,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #aae #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bbif ,report ,no4 #aai-ci ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #ae1 #bjbe ,mr4 ,wicker1 from the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 reported the following original bill2 which was read twice and placed on the calendar ,a ,,bill ,to authorize appropriations for fiscal year #bjbf for military activities of the ,department of ,defense1 for military construction1 and for defense activities of the ,department of ,energy1 to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,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 four divisions as follows3 7#a7 ,division ,a--,department of ,defense ,authorizations4 7#b7 ,division ,b--,military ,construction ,authorizations4 7#c7 ,division ,c--,department of ,energy ,national ,security ,authorizations and ,other ,authorizations4 7#d7 ,division ,d--,funding ,tables4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,organization of ,act into divisions2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #c4 ,congressional defense committees4 ,sec4 #d4 ,budgetary effects of this ,act4 ,,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 ,subtitle ,c--,navy programs ,sec4 #aba4 ,procurement authority for ,columbia-class submarine program4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,procurement authorities for ,medium ,landing ,ships4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,recapitalization of ,navy waterborne security barriers2 modification of prohibition on availability of funds for legacy waterborne security barriers4 ,sec4 #abd4 ,modification to limitations on ,navy medium and large unmanned surface vessels4 ,sec4 #abe4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,,tagos ship program4 ,sec4 #abf4 ,limitation on availability of funds relating to amphibious warfare ship requirement4 ,sec4 #abg4 ,temporary unavailability of amphibious warfare ships4 ,subtitle ,d--,air ,force programs ,sec4 #aca4 ,b-#ba bomber aircraft program accountability matrices4 ,sec4 #acb4 ,bomber aircraft force structure and transition roadmap4 ,sec4 #acc4 ,requirement for an intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance roadmap for the ,air ,force4 ,sec4 #acd4 ,annual report on ,department of ,defense unified datalink strategy4 ,sec4 #ace4 ,plan for open mission systems of ,f-#ce aircraft4 ,sec4 #acf4 ,modification of prohibition on retirement of ,f-#ae;,e aircraft4 ,sec4 #acg4 ,prohibition on retirement of ,a-#aj aircraft4 ,sec4 #ach4 ,extension of limitations and minimum inventory requirement relating to ,,rq-#d aircraft4 ,sec4 #aci4 ,expansion of air refueler fleet4 ,sec4 #adj4 ,requirements relating to ,c-#acj aircraft4 ,sec4 #ada4 ,information on future large and oversized air cargo transportation services4 ,,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 ,modifications to defense research capacity building program4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,program for the enhancement of the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation centers of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,extension of authority for assignment to ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency of private sector personnel with critical research and development expertise4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,limitation on use of funds for certain ,navy software4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,prohibition on contracts between certain foreign entities and institutions of higher education conducting ,department of ,defense-funded research4 ,sec4 #bag4 ,western regional range complex demonstration4 ,sec4 #bah4 ,modification of requirement for ,department of ,defense policies for management and certification of ,link #af military tactical data link network4 ,sec4 #bai4 ,advanced robotic automation for munitions manufacturing4 ,sec4 #bbj4 ,dual-use and defense advanced manufacturing innovation hubs4 ,sec4 #bbj;,a4 ,advanced manufacturing and additive manufacturing programs4 ,sec4 #bbj;,b4 ,improvements relating to advanced manufacturing4 ,sec4 #bbj;,c4 ,limitation on availability of funds for fundamental research collaboration with certain academic institutions4 ,subtitle ,c--,plans1 reports1 and other matters ,sec4 #bba4 ,catalyst ,pathfinder ,program4 ,sec4 #bbb4 ,extension of period for annual reports on critical technology areas supportive of the ,national ,defense ,strategy4 ,sec4 #bbc4 ,evaluation of additional test corridors for hypersonic and long-range weapons4 ,sec4 #bbd4 ,technical correction4 ,sec4 #bbe4 ,congressionally directed programs for test and evaluation oversight4 ,sec4 #bbf4 ,prohibition on modification of indirect cost rates for institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations4 ,sec4 #bbg4 ,enhance international coordination for advanced manufacturing techniques1 technologies1 and adoption4 ,subtitle ,d--,biotechnology ,sec4 #bca4 ,biotechnology ,management ,office4 ,sec4 #bcb4 ,department of ,defense biotechnology strategy4 ,sec4 #bcc4 ,defining guidelines and policies on the use of biotechnology for the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #bcd4 ,enhancement of international biodefense capacity4 ,,title ,,iii--,operation and ,maintenance ,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations ,sec4 #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,b--,energy and ,environment ,sec4 #caa4 ,department of ,defense guidelines regarding implementation of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,requirement to support training on wildfire prevention and response4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,use of solid waste disposal systems by ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,modification of availability and use of energy cost savings4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,authority of ,department of ,defense to destroy or dispose of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,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 bottled water to communities with private drinking water contaminated with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #cah4 ,repeal of prohibition on procurement by ,department of ,defense of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate or perfluorooctanoic acid4 ,sec4 #cai4 ,repeal of temporary moratorium on incineration by ,department of ,defense of perfluoroalkyl substances1 polyfluoroalkyl substances1 and aqueous film forming foam4 ,sec4 #cbj4 ,interim responses to address releases or threatened releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,subtitle ,c--,logistics and ,sustainment ,sec4 #cba4 ,surface ship sustainment and readiness4 ,sec4 #cbb4 ,technology enhancement for surface ship maintenance4 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,delegation to ,united ,states ,transportation ,command of mitigating vulnerabilities and risks associated with contested logistics for ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #cbd4 ,requirements for ,department of ,defense aircraft operations near commercial airports4 ,sec4 #cbe4 ,extension and modification of semiannual briefings on operational status of amphibious warship fleet4 ,sec4 #cbf4 ,prohibition on closure of ,army organic industrial base sites4 ,sec4 #cbg4 ,establishment of ,defense ,personal ,property ,management ,office under ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness4 ,sec4 #cbh4 ,integration of commercially available artificial intelligence capabilities into logistics operations4 ,sec4 #cbi4 ,pilot program on arsenal workload sustainment4 ,subtitle ,d--,reports ,sec4 #cca4 ,modification of report on improved oversight for implementation of ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,program of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #ccb4 ,modification of readiness report to include summary count of certain mishaps4 ,sec4 #ccc4 ,annual report on funding and status of interim remedial actions of ,department of ,defense relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters ,sec4 #cda4 ,provision of sports foods and third-party certified dietary supplements to members of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command4 ,sec4 #cdb4 ,limitation on use of funds to establish or expand ,space ,force ,special ,operations ,component ,command4 ,sec4 #cdc4 ,requirements for contracts relating to permanent change of station moving process4 ,sec4 #cdd4 ,limitation on transformation by the ,army of primary helicopter training program at ,fort ,rucker1 ,alabama4 ,sec4 #cde4 ,conveyance of certain aircraft from ,air ,force to ,arizona ,aviation ,historical ,group1 ,phoenix1 ,arizona4 ,sec4 #cdf4 ,limitation on use of funds by the ,army until submittal of plan to integrate ,joint ,munitions ,command and ,army ,sustainment ,command4 ,sec4 #cdg4 ,limitation on use of certain funds of the ,air ,force until acquisition strategy submitted to maintain ,airborne ,command ,post capability4 ,sec4 #cdh4 ,pilot program for contracted amphibious air resources for the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 ,sec4 #cdi4 ,naming of certain assets of the ,department of ,defense in the ,commonwealth of ,virginia4 ,,title ,,iv--,military personnel authorizations ,subtitle ,a--,active ,forces ,sec4 #dja4 ,end strengths for active forces4 ,subtitle ,b--,reserve forces ,sec4 #daa4 ,end strengths for selected reserve4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,end strengths for reserves on active duty in support of the reserves4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,end strengths for military technicians 7dual status74 ,sec4 #dad4 ,maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support4 ,subtitle ,c--,authorization of appropriations ,sec4 #dba4 ,military personnel4 ,,title ,v--,military ,personnel ,policy ,subtitle ,a--,officer ,personnel ,policy ,sec4 #eja4 ,statutory adjustment to reflect transfer of certain general officer billets from the ,air ,force to the ,space ,force4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,notice of removal of ,judge ,advocates ,general4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,qualifications for judge advocates4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,modification of waiver authority related to joint qualified officer requirement prior to promotion to general or flag grade4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,notification of removal of officers from selection board reports and promotion lists4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,space ,force general officer management4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,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 ,subtitle ,b--,reserve ,component ,management ,sec4 #eaa4 ,expansion of authority to waive limitations on release of reserves from active duty within two years of retirement eligibility4 ,sec4 #eab4 ,disestablishment of ,navy ,reserve ,center system4 ,sec4 #eac4 ,national ,guard personnel authorities4 ,sec4 #ead4 ,national ,guard personnel disaster response duty4 ,subtitle ,c--,general ,service ,authorities and ,military ,records ,sec4 #eba4 ,chief of ,naval ,personnel4 ,sec4 #ebb4 ,enhanced efficiency and service discretion for ,disability ,evaluation ,system reviews4 ,sec4 #ebc4 ,technical correction related to convalescent leave for academy cadets and midshipmen4 ,sec4 #ebd4 ,recognition of remotely piloted aircraft crew4 ,subtitle ,d--,military ,justice and ,other ,legal ,matters ,sec4 #eca4 ,notification of military sex offenders at military installations4 ,sec4 #ecb4 ,quarterly reports on sexual assault prevention and response efforts4 ,subtitle ,e--,member ,education1 ,training1 and ,transition ,sec4 #eda4 ,military service academy nominations4 ,sec4 #edb4 ,asynchronous instruction in distance education option for professional military education4 ,sec4 #edc4 ,army ,university4 ,sec4 #edd4 ,integration of the ,secretary of ,defense ,strategic ,thinkers ,program4 ,sec4 #ede4 ,improvements to information-sharing to support individuals retiring or separating from the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #edf4 ,mandatory training on government ethics and national security law4 ,sec4 #edg4 ,prohibition on consideration of race1 sex1 color1 ethnicity1 national origin1 or religion in service academy admissions decisions4 ,sec4 #edh4 ,prohibition on participation of males in athletic programs or activities at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls4 ,sec4 #edi4 ,pathway for cadets and midshipmen to play professional sports4 ,subtitle ,f--,military ,family ,readiness and ,dependents' ,education ,,part ,i--,dependents' ,education ,sec4 #eea4 ,certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of military and civilian personnel4 ,sec4 #eeb4 ,management of special education in schools operated by ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 ,sec4 #eec4 ,enrollment of children of certain ,american ,red ,cross employees in defense dependents' education system4 ,sec4 #eed4 ,regulations on the use of portable electronic mobile devices in ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity schools4 ,sec4 #eee4 ,administration of college admissions tests by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 ,sec4 #eef4 ,support for expanding early child care options for members of the ,armed ,forces and their families4 ,sec4 #eeg4 ,improved counseling and access to information relating to foster care for military families4 ,sec4 #eeh4 ,pilot program on recruitment and retention of employees for child development programs4 ,sec4 #eei4 ,report on unmet need for child care in areas with significant populations of members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,,part ,,ii--,other ,matters ,sec4 #efa4 ,legal assistance for guardianship transfers4 ,subtitle ,g--,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps ,sec4 #ega4 ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps instructor qualifications4 ,sec4 #egb4 ,temporary authority to provide bonuses to ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps instructors4 ,sec4 #egc4 ,number of ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps units4 ,subtitle ,h--,decorations and ,other ,awards1 ,miscellaneous ,reports1 and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #eha4 ,honorary promotions on the initiative of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ehb4 ,national ,week of ,military ,recruitment4 ,sec4 #ehc4 ,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 #ehd4 ,recruiter access to secondary schools4 ,sec4 #ehe4 ,compliance with travel charge card deactivation requirements4 ,,title ,,vi--,,compensation ,,and ,,other ,,personnel ,,benefits ,subtitle ,a--,pay and ,allowances ,sec4 #fja4 ,modifications to calculation of basic allowance for subsistence for enlisted members4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,inclusion of descriptions of types of pay on pay statements4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,increased awareness and improved calculation of rates for basic allowance for housing4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,military compensation educational campaign4 ,subtitle ,b--,special and ,incentive ,pay ,sec4 #faa4 ,reviews of designations of imminent danger pay areas4 ,sec4 #fab4 ,implementation of aviation incentive pay for members of reserve components4 ,sec4 #fac4 ,pilot program on improving retention of members with degrees in their fields of specialty4 ,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters ,sec4 #fba4 ,extension of enhanced authority for selective early retirement and early discharges4 ,sec4 #fbb4 ,extension of temporary early retirement authority4 ,sec4 #fbc4 ,extension of authority to provide voluntary separation pay and benefits4 ,sec4 #fbd4 ,designation of ,united ,states ,army ,garrison ,kwajalein ,atoll as remote and isolated military installation4 ,sec4 #fbe4 ,designation of ,creech ,air ,force ,base as a remote or isolated installation4 ,sec4 #fbf4 ,provision of counseling on housing for members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #fbg4 ,program to provide ,government-funded transportation for certain members of the ,armed ,forces stationed overseas4 ,sec4 #fbh4 ,prohibition on procurement and commissary sales of seafood originating or processed in the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,,title ,,vii--,health ,care ,provisions ,subtitle ,a--,,tricare1 ,brain ,health1 and ,other ,health ,care ,benefits ,sec4 #gja4 ,inclusion of additional requirements in notifications to modify scope of services provided at military medical treatment facilities4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,expansion of eligibility for hearing aids to include children of retired members of the ,uniformed ,services enrolled in family coverage under ,,tricare ,select4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,assessment of behavioral health and social health conditions of military personnel and their families assigned to ,creech ,air ,force ,base1 ,nevada4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,authority to provide sexual assault medical forensic examinations on a nonreimbursable basis to certain otherwise ineligible individuals4 ,sec4 #gje4 ,fertility treatment for certain members of the uniformed services and dependents4 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,restriction on performance of sex change surgeries4 ,subtitle ,b--,health ,care ,administration ,sec4 #gaa4 ,codification of position of ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency4 ,sec4 #gab4 ,establishment of policies for priority assignment of medical personnel of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #gac4 ,graduate medical education partnership demonstration program4 ,sec4 #gad4 ,modification of administration of medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services4 ,sec4 #gae4 ,improvement of transition of medics in the ,armed ,forces to the civilian workforce in health care occupations4 ,sec4 #gaf4 ,improvement of provider directory accuracy for specialty care providers under the ,,tricare program4 ,sec4 #gag4 ,review of disclosure requirements under processes and forms relating to health care provider credentialing and privileging of ,department of ,defense4 ,subtitle ,c--,reports and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #gba4 ,strategic infectious disease medical research plan4 ,sec4 #gbb4 ,extension of authority for ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund4 ,sec4 #gbc4 ,pilot program on wastewater surveillance system of ,department of ,defense4 ,,title ,,viii--,acquisition policy1 acquisition management1 and related matters ,subtitle ,a--,acquisition policy and management ,sec4 #hja4 ,transition of program executive officer role to portfolio acquisition executive4 ,sec4 #hjb4 ,capstone requirements4 ,sec4 #hjc4 ,modification to acquisition strategy4 ,sec4 #hjd4 ,modifications to modular open systems approach4 ,sec4 #hje4 ,alternative test and evaluation pathway for designated defense acquisition programs4 ,sec4 #hjf4 ,department of ,defense member of ,cost ,accounting ,standards ,board4 ,sec4 #hjg4 ,combatant command experimentation authority4 ,subtitle ,b--,amendments to general contracting authorities1 procedures1 and limitations ,sec4 #hba4 ,modification to nontraditional defense contractor definitions4 ,sec4 #hbb4 ,financing for covered activities4 ,sec4 #hbc4 ,exemptions for nontraditional defense contractors4 ,sec4 #hbd4 ,modifications to treatment of certain products and services as commercial products and commercial services4 ,sec4 #hbe4 ,modifications to commercial products and commercial services4 ,sec4 #hbf4 ,modifications to commercial solutions openings4 ,sec4 #hbg4 ,modifications to other transactions4 ,sec4 #hbh4 ,modifications to procurement for experimental purposes4 ,sec4 #hbi4 ,consumption-based solutions4 ,sec4 #hcj4 ,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 #hca4 ,modifications to relationship of other provisions of law to procurement of commercial products and commercial services4 ,sec4 #hcb4 ,limitation on required flowdown of contract clauses to subcontractors providing commercial products or commercial services4 ,sec4 #hcc4 ,references in contracts to ,department of ,defense policy documents1 instructions1 and manuals4 ,sec4 #hcd4 ,uninsurable risk on certain contracts4 ,sec4 #hce4 ,reporting of price increases4 ,sec4 #hcf4 ,instructions for continued operational readiness4 ,sec4 #hcg4 ,indemnification of contractors against nuclear and unusually hazardous risks4 ,sec4 #hch4 ,late submission of cost and pricing data as invalid defense to contract price reductions for defective cost or pricing data4 ,sec4 #hci4 ,modifications to submissions of cost or pricing data4 ,subtitle ,c--,industrial base matters ,sec4 #hda4 ,repeal of limitations on certain ,department of ,defense ,executive ,agent authority4 ,sec4 #hdb4 ,small unmanned aircraft system industrial base remediation plan4 ,sec4 #hdc4 ,application of national security waiver for strategic materials sourcing requirement to sensitive materials4 ,sec4 #hdd4 ,prohibition on acquisition of clothing and fabric from countries of concern under domestic-sourcing waivers4 ,sec4 #hde4 ,mitigation of risks related to foreign ownership1 control1 or influence of ,department of ,defense contractors or subcontractors4 ,sec4 #hdf4 ,prohibition of procurement of molybdenum1 gallium1 or germanium from non-allied foreign nations and authorization for production from recovered material4 ,sec4 #hdg4 ,sourcing options for certain critical products4 ,sec4 #hdh4 ,prohibiting the purchase of photovoltaic modules or inverters from ,foreign ,entities of ,concern4 ,sec4 #hdi4 ,modernization of ,army arsenals4 ,sec4 #hdi;,a4 ,modifications to ,defense ,industrial ,base ,fund4 ,subtitle ,d--,small business matters ,sec4 #hea4 ,,apex ,accelerators4 ,subtitle ,e--,other matters ,sec4 #hfa4 ,clarification of procurement prohibition related to acquisition of materials mined1 refined1 and separated in certain countries4 ,sec4 #hfb4 ,independent study on the acquisition workforce of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #hfc4 ,expedited acceptance program for supply chain illumination4 ,sec4 #hfd4 ,simultaneous conflicts critical munitions report4 ,sec4 #hfe4 ,permanent extension and modification of demonstration and prototyping program to advance international product support capabilities in a contested logistics environment4 ,sec4 #hff4 ,estimate of ally and partner demand for ,united ,states-produced munitions and specified expendables4 ,sec4 #hfg4 ,reform of contractor performance information requirements4 ,sec4 #hfh4 ,repeals of existing law to streamline the defense acquisition process4 ,sec4 #hfi4 ,enhancement of defense supply chain resilience and secondary source qualification4 ,sec4 #hgj4 ,enhanced product support management for integrated sustainment of weapon systems4 ,sec4 #hga4 ,modifications to current defense acquisition requirements4 ,sec4 #hgb4 ,minimum production levels for munitions4 ,sec4 #hgc4 ,processes for incentivizing contractor expansion of sources of supply4 ,sec4 #hgd4 ,duty-free entry of supplies procured by ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #hge4 ,other transaction authority reporting4 ,sec4 #hgf4 ,assessment of competitive effects of defense contractor transactions4 ,sec4 #hgg4 ,evaluation of ,,tp-,link telecommunications equipment for designation as covered telecommunications equipment or services4 ,sec4 #hgh4 ,country-of-origin disclosure requirements for generic drugs purchased by the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #hgi4 ,phase-out of computer and printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by ,china4 ,sec4 #hhj4 ,prohibition on operation1 procurement1 and contracting related to foreign-made additive manufacturing machines4 ,,title ,,ix--,,department ,,of ,,defense ,,organization ,,and ,,management ,subtitle ,a--,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,related ,matters ,sec4 #ija4 ,economic ,defense ,unit4 ,sec4 #ijb4 ,additional authorities for ,office of ,strategic ,capital4 ,sec4 #ijc4 ,modifications to responsibilities of ,director for ,operational ,test and ,evaluation4 ,sec4 #ijd4 ,directive authority for matters for which ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering has responsibility4 ,sec4 #ije4 ,modification of energetic materials strategic plan and investment strategy of ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office4 ,sec4 #ijf4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending establishment of ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office4 ,sec4 #ijg4 ,modification of covered technology categories for ,office of ,strategic ,capital4 ,sec4 #ijh4 ,modification of organization and authorities of ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense with duties relating to industrial base policy and readiness4 ,subtitle ,b--,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters ,sec4 #iaa4 ,modifications to ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council4 ,sec4 #iab4 ,transfer of responsibility for countering small unmanned aircraft systems4 ,sec4 #iac4 ,study on feasibility and advisability of establishing a ,joint ,capabilities and ,programming ,board4 ,sec4 #iad4 ,briefing on restructuring of ,army ,futures ,command and ,training and ,doctrine ,command4 ,sec4 #iae4 ,designation of senior official for military-to-civilian transition4 ,sec4 #iaf4 ,removal of members of ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 ,sec4 #iag4 ,longer term and eligibility for appointment to rank of ,admiral of ,commander of ,naval ,sea ,systems ,command4 ,sec4 #iah4 ,delay of disestablishment of ,navy ,expeditionary ,combat ,command ,pacific4 ,sec4 #iai4 ,limitation on use of funds for consolidation1 disestablishment1 or elimination of geographic combatant commands4 ,sec4 #ibj4 ,elimination of statutory provisions relating to diversity1 equity1 and inclusion in the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #iba4 ,defense ,science ,board study on optimal organizational structure for digital engineering solutions4 ,sec4 #ibb4 ,establishment of ,advanced ,nuclear ,transition ,working ,group4 ,,title ,x--,general provisions ,subtitle ,a--,financial matters ,sec4 #ajja4 ,general transfer authority4 ,sec4 #ajjb4 ,amendments and repeals to budgetary requirements for defense acquisition4 ,sec4 #ajjc4 ,briefing on beginning balance issues for audit purposes4 ,sec4 #ajjd4 ,defense ,business ,audit ,remediation ,plan reporting4 ,subtitle ,b--,naval vessels ,sec4 #ajaa4 ,requirements related to ,medium ,landing ,ships and ,light ,replenishment ,oilers4 ,sec4 #ajab4 ,modification of authority to purchase used vessels under the ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund4 ,sec4 #ajac4 ,exemption of unmanned surface vessels and unmanned underwater vehicles from certain technical authority requirements4 ,sec4 #ajad4 ,prohibition on retiring and decommissioning oceanographic research vessels of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #ajae4 ,report accompanying requests for new flights or blocks of major shipbuilding programs4 ,sec4 #ajaf4 ,report on auxiliary vessel co-production4 ,sec4 #ajag4 ,report on vessel leasing program4 ,sec4 #ajah4 ,pilot program on use of automated shipbuilding technologies and capabilities4 ,subtitle ,c--,counterterrorism ,sec4 #ajba4 ,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 #ajbb4 ,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 #ajbc4 ,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 #ajbd4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control of ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 ,sec4 #ajbe4 ,clarification regarding definition of individual detained at ,guantanamo4 ,subtitle ,d--,miscellaneous authorities and limitations ,sec4 #ajca4 ,prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects with ties to the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #ajcb4 ,prohibition on destruction or scrapping of ,world ,war ,,ii-era aircraft4 ,sec4 #ajcc4 ,support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime4 ,sec4 #ajcd4 ,senior leaders of the ,department of ,defense and other specified persons3 authority to provide protection4 ,sec4 #ajce4 ,notification of the use of military aircraft for immigration enforcement operations4 ,sec4 #ajcf4 ,modification of requirements relating to support of civil authorities by ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #ajcg4 ,prohibition on operation of connected vehicles designed1 developed1 manufactured1 or supplied by persons owned by1 controlled by1 or subject to the jurisdiction of a foreign entity of concern on ,department of ,defense property4 ,subtitle ,e--,studies and reports ,sec4 #ajda4 ,annual report on contract cancellations4 ,sec4 #ajdb4 ,streamlining of total force reporting requirements4 ,sec4 #ajdc4 ,report on ,national ,guard sexual assault prevention and response training4 ,sec4 #ajdd4 ,reports to ,congress on ,department of ,defense support for immigration enforcement operations4 ,sec4 #ajde4 ,military ,sealift ,command4 ,sec4 #ajdf4 ,report on aliens held at installations of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ajdg4 ,briefing on expenditures or planned expenditures of funds allocated for exploration and development of existing ,arctic infrastructure4 ,subtitle ,f--,other matters ,sec4 #ajea4 ,modification of limitation on assistance in support of ,department of ,defense accounting for missing ,united ,states ,government personnel4 ,sec4 #ajeb4 ,extension of admission to ,guam or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands for certain ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrants4 ,sec4 #ajec4 ,prohibiting ,secretary of ,defense from developing voting technology or methodology4 ,sec4 #ajed4 ,assessment of the feasibility and advisability of using personnel of the ,department of ,defense to support ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection4 ,sec4 #ajee4 ,limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ajef4 ,department of ,defense sensitive activities4 ,sec4 #ajeg4 ,irregular ,warfare ,exercise ,laboratory4 ,sec4 #ajeh4 ,semiannual report on ,department of ,defense operations at the southern land border4 ,sec4 #ajei4 ,university-based secure innovation incubator program of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ajfj4 ,priority consideration of energy projects that are likely to experience significant temporal impact due to seasonal ,arctic climate conditions4 ,sec4 #ajfa4 ,non-,reimbursable ,support for ,afghanistan ,war ,commission4 ,sec4 #ajfb4 ,contracting authority for ,afghanistan ,war ,commission4 ,sec4 #ajfc4 ,commission on the ,national ,defense ,strategy4 ,sec4 #ajfd4 ,provision by ,air ,force of meteorological and environmental services for intelligence community4 ,sec4 #ajfe4 ,expansion of ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record4 ,sec4 #ajff4 ,classification of ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range as location where contamination occurred and members of the ,armed ,forces were exposed to toxic substances4 ,subtitle ,g--,defense ,workforce ,integration ,sec4 #ajha4 ,integration of military and civilian hiring processes4 ,sec4 #ajhb4 ,provision of information on career opportunities in the defense industrial base to persons ineligible for military service4 ,sec4 #ajhc4 ,provision to ,navy personnel of information on career opportunities at ,military ,sealift ,command4 ,sec4 #ajhd4 ,report on defense workforce integration4 ,,title ,,xi--,civilian personnel matters ,sec4 #aaja4 ,educational travel authority for dependents of certain employees4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,one-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for ,federal civilian employees working overseas4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,one-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances1 benefits1 and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,modifications to ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,modifications to requirements for the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university4 ,sec4 #aajf4 ,modification of direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities4 ,sec4 #aajg4 ,cyber workforce recruitment and retention4 ,sec4 #aajh4 ,prohibition on use of funds to reduce the workforce at public shipyards4 ,,title ,,xii--,matters relating to foreign nations ,subtitle ,a--,assistance and training ,sec4 #abja4 ,modification of authorities4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,modification of payment of costs for ,regional ,centers for ,security ,studies4 ,sec4 #abjc4 ,modification of authority for ,naval ,small ,craft ,instruction and ,technical ,training ,school4 ,sec4 #abjd4 ,permanent extension of acceptance and expenditure of contributions for multilateral security cooperation programs and activities4 ,sec4 #abje4 ,building capacity of the armed forces of ,mexico to counter transnational criminal organizations4 ,sec4 #abjf4 ,cybersecurity cooperation with the ,government of ,panama and the ,panama ,canal ,authority4 ,sec4 #abjg4 ,state ,partnership ,program selection analysis4 ,sec4 #abjh4 ,modification of authority to build capacity of foreign security forces4 ,sec4 #abji4 ,extension and modification of pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with foreign military partners in ,southeast ,asia and the ,pacific ,islands4 ,subtitle ,b--,matters relating to ,syria1 ,iraq1 and ,iran ,sec4 #abaa4 ,extension of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to ,united ,states military operations4 ,sec4 #abab4 ,extension and modification of authority to support operations and activities of the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq4 ,sec4 #abac4 ,extension of authority to provide assistance to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals4 ,sec4 #abad4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4 ,sec4 #abae4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide certain support4 ,sec4 #abaf4 ,security and oversight of al-,hol and ,roj camps4 ,sec4 #abag4 ,limitation on use of funds for reduction or consolidation of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces bases in ,syria4 ,sec4 #abah4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq4 ,subtitle ,c--,matters relating to ,europe and the ,russian ,federation ,sec4 #abba4 ,extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over internationally recognized territory of ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abbb4 ,extension of annual report on military and security developments involving the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #abbc4 ,extension and modification of ,ukraine security assistance initiative4 ,sec4 #abbd4 ,weapons depot maintenance strategic plan for ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abbe4 ,oversight of ,united ,states military posture in ,europe4 ,sec4 #abbf4 ,acceptance back into stock of equipment procured under ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative4 ,sec4 #abbg4 ,statement of policy relating to ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative4 ,sec4 #abbh4 ,intelligence support for ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abbi4 ,international ,security ,cooperation ,program funding for ,united ,states ,european ,command4 ,sec4 #abcj4 ,promotion of the ,joint ,ukrainian ,multinational ,program--,services1 ,training and ,articles ,rapid ,timeline 7,,jumpstart74 ,sec4 #abcj;,a4 ,modification of ,united ,states basing and training1 and exercises in ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member countries4 ,subtitle ,d--,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region ,sec4 #abca4 ,extension of ,pacific ,deterrence ,initiative4 ,sec4 #abcb4 ,extension of authority to transfer funds for ,bien ,hoa dioxin cleanup4 ,sec4 #abcc4 ,oversight of ,united ,states military posture on the ,korean ,peninsula4 ,sec4 #abcd4 ,limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 ,sec4 #abce4 ,bolstering industrial resilience with allies in ,indo-,pacific region4 ,sec4 #abcf4 ,modification of ,taiwan security cooperation initiative4 ,sec4 #abcg4 ,joint program with ,taiwan to enable fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities4 ,sec4 #abch4 ,report on critical digital infrastructure of ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #abci4 ,report on ,japanese counterstrike capabilities4 ,sec4 #abdj4 ,report on enhanced security cooperation with the ,philippines4 ,sec4 #abda4 ,modification to annual report on military and security developments involving the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #abdb4 ,strategic partnership on defense industrial priorities between the ,united ,states and ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #abdc4 ,invitation to ,taiwan to ,rim of the ,pacific 7,,rimpac7 exercise4 ,sec4 #abdd4 ,extension of ,indo-,pacific extended deterrence education pilot program4 ,sec4 #abde4 ,inclusion on list of ,chinese military companies of entities added to certain other lists4 ,sec4 #abdf4 ,preventing circumvention by ,chinese military companies in third-party countries4 ,sec4 #abdg4 ,sense of ,congress on defense alliances and partnerships in the ,indo-,pacific region4 ,subtitle ,e--,other matters ,sec4 #abea4 ,middle ,east integrated air and missile defense architecture4 ,sec4 #abeb4 ,modification of program and processes relating to foreign acquisition4 ,sec4 #abec4 ,enhancing security partnership with ,jordan and ,lebanon4 ,sec4 #abed4 ,joint ,program ,office for ,non-,programs of ,record to support foreign acquisition4 ,sec4 #abee4 ,extension and modification of ,united ,states-,israel anti-tunnel cooperation4 ,sec4 #abef4 ,extension and modification of ,united ,states-,israel cooperation to counter unmanned aerial systems4 ,sec4 #abeg4 ,guidance for coordination of international arms transfers4 ,sec4 #abeh4 ,requirement to update the ,national ,disclosure ,policy4 ,sec4 #abei4 ,improvements to security cooperation workforce and defense acquisition workforce4 ,sec4 #abfj4 ,expansion of country prioritization4 ,sec4 #abfa4 ,streamlining and expediting sales of defense articles and services4 ,sec4 #abfb4 ,redesignation of the ,africa ,center for ,strategic ,studies as the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,center for ,africa ,security ,studies4 ,sec4 #abfc4 ,establishment of program to promote participation of foreign students in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 ,sec4 #abfd4 ,modification of authority for assistance in support of ,department of ,defense accounting for missing ,united ,states ,government personnel4 ,,title ,,xiii--,,cooperative ,,threat ,,reduction ,sec4 #acja4 ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction funds4 ,,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 ,subtitle ,c--,other matters ,sec4 #adba4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home4 ,,title ,,xv--,space activities1 strategic programs1 and intelligence matters ,subtitle ,a--,space activities ,sec4 #aeja4 ,delay in implementation of environmental assessment for rocket cargo test and demonstration at ,johnston ,atoll4 ,sec4 #aejb4 ,study on future space launch capacity4 ,sec4 #aejc4 ,acquisition and operation of space systems for space warfighting and control4 ,sec4 #aejd4 ,blast damage assessment guide for space vehicles at ,air ,force launch complexes4 ,sec4 #aeje4 ,acquisition of space-based tactical data capability4 ,sec4 #aejf4 ,use of middle tier acquisition program for proliferated warfighter space architecture of the ,space ,development ,agency4 ,sec4 #aejg4 ,continuation of operation of ,defense ,meteorological ,satellite ,program4 ,subtitle ,b--,nuclear ,forces ,sec4 #aeaa4 ,matters relating to intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #aeab4 ,matters relating to ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command4 ,sec4 #aeac4 ,adjustment to bomber aircraft nuclear certification requirement4 ,sec4 #aead4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending establishment of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical1 and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs4 ,sec4 #aeae4 ,adjustment to responsibilities of ,nuclear ,weapons ,council4 ,sec4 #aeaf4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending notification of tasking authority delegation4 ,sec4 #aeag4 ,modification of requirement for nuclear-armed1 sea-launched cruise missile initial operational capability4 ,sec4 #aeah4 ,pilot program for unmanned aerial vehicle resupply to launch control facilities4 ,sec4 #aeai4 ,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 #aebj4 ,deep cleaning of launch control centers of the ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command4 ,sec4 #aeba4 ,limitation on compensation caps4 ,subtitle ,c--,missile defense ,sec4 #aeca4 ,matters relating to the ,golden ,dome missile defense system4 ,sec4 #aecb4 ,inclusion of ,hawaii and ,alaska in plans for ,iron ,dome for ,america4 ,sec4 #aecc4 ,inclusion of air and missile defense in unconstrained total munitions requirements4 ,sec4 #aecd4 ,iron ,dome short-range rocket defense system and ,israeli cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-production4 ,sec4 #aece4 ,requirement for ,aegis ,combat ,systems operationally deployed under ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 ,sec4 #aecf4 ,amendments to technical authority of ,director of ,missile ,defense ,agency regarding integrated air and missile defense activities and programs4 ,sec4 #aecg4 ,assessment of the ,ronald ,reagan ,ballistic ,missile ,defense ,test ,site4 ,sec4 #aech4 ,biennial assessments of the ,ronald ,reagan ,ballistic ,missile ,defense ,test ,site4 ,sec4 #aeci4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment pending commencement of annual briefings on missile defense of ,guam4 ,sec4 #aedj4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,missile ,defense ,agency pending arrangement for independent analysis of space-based missile defense capability4 ,sec4 #aeda4 ,limitation on authority to reduce sustainment for or halt operation of the ,,an_/,,fps-#ajh ,,cobra ,,dane radar4 ,sec4 #aedb4 ,accelerating development of autonomous agents to defend against cruise missiles and unmanned systems4 ,sec4 #aedc4 ,missile defense testing requirements4 ,sec4 #aedd4 ,improving ,united ,states missile defense capabilities4 ,subtitle ,d--,other matters ,sec4 #aeea4 ,independent assessment of the ,department of ,defense ,national ,industrial ,security ,program4 ,sec4 #aeeb4 ,reforms relating to inactive security clearances4 ,sec4 #aeec4 ,annual review of the ,joint ,electromagnetic ,battle ,management ,software ,program4 ,sec4 #aeed4 ,integration of electronic warfare into ,tier #a and ,tier #b joint training exercises4 ,sec4 #aeee4 ,briefings on intercepts of unidentified anomalous phenomena by ,north ,american ,aerospace ,defense ,command and ,united ,states ,northern ,command4 ,sec4 #aeef4 ,consolidated security classification guidance matrix for programs relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena4 ,sec4 #aeeg ,plan for increasing utility of user activity monitoring capabilities4 ,sec4 #aeeh4 ,support by the #cejth ,spectrum ,warfare ,wing to ,,ea-#cg;,b ,compass ,call ,aircraft4 ,sec4 #aeei4 ,report on the technical collection capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,russian ,federation in the ,republic of ,cuba4 ,sec4 #aefj4 ,extension of protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft4 ,sec4 #aefa4 ,consolidation of reporting requirements applicable to ,all-domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office4 ,sec4 #aefb4 ,limitation on the divestment1 consolidation1 and curtailment of certain electronic warfare test and evaluation activities4 ,sec4 #aefc4 ,modification of functions of ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,enterprise ,operational ,lead for ,joint ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,operations to include dynamic spectrum sharing technologies4 ,sec4 #aefd4 ,limitation on modification of certain electromagnetic spectrum relied on by ,department of ,defense4 ,,title ,,xvi--,cyberspace-related matters ,subtitle ,a--,matters relating to cyber operations and cyber forces ,sec4 #afja4 ,comprehensive cyber workforce strategy4 ,sec4 #afjb4 ,united ,states ,cyber ,command artificial intelligence industry collaboration roadmap4 ,sec4 #afjc4 ,strategy for deterrence against cyberattacks against defense critical infrastructure of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #afjd4 ,amendment to annual assessments and reports on assignment of certain budget control responsibility to ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 ,sec4 #afje4 ,report on reserve component integration into cyber mission force and cyberspace operations4 ,sec4 #afjf4 ,evaluation of cyber range management and funding4 ,sec4 #afjg4 ,modification to reporting requirements for ,senior ,military ,advisor for ,cyber ,policy4 ,sec4 #afjh4 ,planning1 programming1 and budget coordination for operations of cyber mission force4 ,sec4 #afji4 ,expansion of scope of affirmation of authority for cyber operations to include defense of critical infrastructure of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #afaj4 ,review of future force employment concepts and associated personnel policy needs for evolving cyber forces4 ,sec4 #afaj;,a4 ,evaluation of ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber in support of geographic combatant commands4 ,sec4 #afaj;,b4 ,prohibition on availability of funds to modify authorities of the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 ,sec4 #afaj;,c4 ,program for talent management of cyber personnel through active and reserve transitioning4 ,sec4 #afaj;,d4 ,designation of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy as principal staff assistant4 ,subtitle ,b--,matters relating to ,department of ,defense cybersecurity and information technology ,sec4 #afaa4 ,modernization program for full content inspection4 ,sec4 #afab4 ,assessment regarding real-time monitoring of defense weapons platforms for cyber threats4 ,sec4 #afac4 ,assessment of feasibility and advisability of establishing an operational technology cybersecurity training center of excellence4 ,sec4 #afad4 ,framework for integration of information technology technical debt assessment into annual budget process4 ,sec4 #afae4 ,mission ,infrastructure ,resilience ,task ,force4 ,sec4 #afaf4 ,plan for deploying private fifth generation ,open ,radio ,access ,networks on ,department of ,defense bases4 ,sec4 #afag4 ,limitation on funds for travel pending briefing on process for best-in-class cyber data products and services4 ,sec4 #afah4 ,limitation of funds for travel expenses for the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer4 ,sec4 #afai4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,combined ,joint ,all-,domain ,command and ,control initiative4 ,sec4 #afbj4 ,review of ,joint ,fires ,network program transition4 ,sec4 #afbj;,a4 ,prohibition on the elimination of certain cyber assessment capabilities for test and evaluation4 ,sec4 #afbj;,b4 ,modification to certification requirement regarding contracting for military recruiting4 ,sec4 #afbj;,c4 ,department of ,defense working group1 strategy1 and report on ensuring the security1 resiliency1 and integrity of undersea cables4 ,subtitle ,c--,data and artificial intelligence ,sec4 #afba4 ,public-private cybersecurity partnership for highly capable artificial intelligence systems4 ,sec4 #afbb4 ,digital sandbox environments for artificial intelligence4 ,sec4 #afbc4 ,artificial intelligence model assessment and oversight4 ,sec4 #afbd4 ,department of ,defense ,ontology ,governance ,working ,group4 ,sec4 #afbe4 ,modification of high-performance computing roadmap4 ,sec4 #afbf4 ,artificial ,general ,intelligence ,steering ,committee4 ,sec4 #afbg4 ,physical and cybersecurity procurement requirements for artificial intelligence systems4 ,sec4 #afbh4 ,guidance and prohibition on use of certain artificial intelligence4 ,sec4 #afbi4 ,roadmap for advancing digital content provenance standards4 ,sec4 #afcj4 ,enhanced protection of data affecting operational security of ,department of ,defense personnel4 ,,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 certain fiscal year #bjbe projects4 ,,title ,,xxii--,navy ,military ,construction ,sec4 #bbja4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bbjb4 ,family housing4 ,sec4 #bbjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,navy4 ,sec4 #bbjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects4 ,sec4 #bbje4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbc projects4 ,,title ,,xxiii--,air ,force ,military ,construction ,sec4 #bcja4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bcjb4 ,family housing4 ,sec4 #bcjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,air ,force4 ,sec4 #bcjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjag project at ,spangdahlem ,air ,base1 ,germany4 ,sec4 #bcje4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects4 ,sec4 #bcjf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbj projects4 ,sec4 #bcjg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects4 ,sec4 #bcjh4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbc projects4 ,sec4 #bcji4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbe project at ,f4,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base1 ,wyoming4 ,,title ,,xxiv--,defense ,agencies ,military ,construction ,sec4 #bdja4 ,authorized ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bdjb4 ,authorized ,energy ,resilience and ,conservation ,investment ,program projects4 ,sec4 #bdjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,defense ,agencies4 ,sec4 #bdjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjai project at ,iwakuni1 ,japan4 ,sec4 #bdje4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects4 ,sec4 #bdjf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbc projects4 ,sec4 #bdjg4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbd projects4 ,sec4 #bdjh4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbe projects4 ,,title ,,xxv--,international ,programs ,subtitle ,a--,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program ,sec4 #beja4 ,authorized ,,nato construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bejb4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,,nato4 ,subtitle ,b--,host ,country ,in-kind ,contributions ,sec4 #beaa4 ,republic of ,korea funded construction projects4 ,sec4 #beab4 ,republic of ,poland funded construction projects4 ,,title ,,xxvi--,guard and ,reserve ,forces ,facilities ,sec4 #bfja4 ,authorized ,army ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjb4 ,authorized ,army ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjc4 ,authorized ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjd4 ,authorized ,air ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfje4 ,authorized ,air ,force ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjf4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,national ,guard and ,reserve4 ,sec4 #bfjg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #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 ,program ,sec4 #bhja4 ,requirement for the military departments to develop and annually update a #bj-year infrastructure improvement plan4 ,sec4 #bhjb4 ,increase of maximum amount for restoration or replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities4 ,sec4 #bhjc4 ,reauthorization and modification of special design-build authority for military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhjd4 ,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 #bhje4 ,implementation of ,comptroller ,general recommendations relating to information sharing to improve oversight of military construction4 ,sec4 #bhjf4 ,extension of requirement for contract for obligation and execution of design funds for military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhjg4 ,extension of authorization of depot working capital funds for unspecified minor military construction4 ,sec4 #bhjh4 ,extension of authority for temporary expanded land acquisition for equine welfare4 ,sec4 #bhji4 ,prohibition on designation of military construction projects as part of military intelligence program4 ,sec4 #bhaj4 ,expansion of ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,program to include installations of the ,coast ,guard4 ,subtitle ,b--,military ,housing ,sec4 #bhba4 ,improvements to annual reports of ,department of ,defense on waivers of privacy and configuration standards for covered military unaccompanied housing4 ,sec4 #bhbb4 ,modification of ,housing ,requirements and ,market ,analysis to account for impact of civilians and contractors4 ,sec4 #bhbc4 ,authority for unaccompanied housing project under pilot authority for use of other transactions for installation or facility prototyping4 ,sec4 #bhbd4 ,elimination of indoor residential mold in housing of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #bhbe4 ,requirement for disclosure of information relating to liability insurance and dispute resolutions relating to privatized military housing4 ,sec4 #bhbf4 ,treatment of nondisclosure agreements with respect to privatized military housing4 ,subtitle ,c--,land ,conveyances ,sec4 #bhca4 ,authorization to acquire through exchange or lease certain land used by the ,armed ,forces in ,hawaii4 ,sec4 #bhcb4 ,report on land withdrawals4 ,subtitle ,d--,other ,matters ,sec4 #bhda4 ,modifications to ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,program4 ,sec4 #bhdb4 ,designation of ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range at ,kwajalein ,atoll in the ,marshall ,islands4 ,sec4 #bhdc4 ,joint base facility management of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #bhdd4 ,limitation on use of amounts for travel based on compliance with requirements related to minimum capital investment4 ,sec4 #bhde4 ,extension of prohibition on joint use of ,homestead ,air ,reserve ,base with civil aviation4 ,sec4 #bhdf4 ,pilot program on procurement of utility services for installations of the ,department of ,defense through areawide contracts4 ,sec4 #bhdg4 ,authorization for monetary contributions to the conveyees of utility systems for infrastructure improvements4 ,sec4 #bhdh4 ,prohibition on use of funds for development of ,greenbury ,point ,conservation ,area at ,naval ,support ,activity ,annapolis1 ,maryland4 ,sec4 #bhdi4 ,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 ,force4 ,,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 ,adjustment to plutonium pit production capacity4 ,sec4 #caac4 ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,rapid ,capabilities ,development ,office4 ,sec4 #caad4 ,review and assessment of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,enterprise ,blueprint4 ,sec4 #caae4 ,notification of cost overruns for certain ,department of ,energy projects4 ,sec4 #caaf4 ,protection of certain nuclear facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft4 ,sec4 #caag4 ,extension of authority for appointment of certain scientific1 engineering1 and technical personnel4 ,sec4 #caah4 ,appropriate scoping of artificial intelligence research within the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 ,subtitle ,c--,other matters ,sec4 #caba4 ,national security positions within the ,department of ,energy4 ,sec4 #cabb4 ,office of ,environmental ,management program-wide performance metrics for reducing risk4 ,sec4 #cabc4 ,office of ,environmental ,management integrated radioactive waste disposal planning and optimization4 ,sec4 #cabd4 ,report on future activities and resources for the delivery of specialized infrastructure4 ,,title ,,xxxii--,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board ,sec4 #cbja4 ,authorization4 ,,division ,d--,funding tables ,sec4 #djja4 ,authorization of amounts in funding tables4 #c4 ,congressional defense committees ,in this ,act1 the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #d4 ,budgetary effects of this ,act ,the budgetary effects of this ,act1 for the purposes of complying with the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj1 shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ,budgetary ,effects of ,,paygo ,legislation for this ,act1 jointly submitted for printing in the ,congressional ,record by the ,chairmen of the ,house and ,senate ,budget ,committees1 provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage in the ,house acting first on the conference report or amendment between the ,houses4 ,a ,department of ,defense authorizations ,i ,procurement ,a ,authorization of appropriations #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #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#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #gjac note2 ,public ,law #aah-ca7 is amended by inserting #bjbg1 after fiscal years #bjbe14 ,c ,navy programs #aba4 ,procurement authority for ,columbia-class submarine program 7a7 ,procurement authority ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of not more than five ,columbia-class submarines4 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 #bjbf is subject to the availability of appropriations or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year4 7c7 ,limitation on termination liability ,a contract for the construction of ,columbia-class submarines entered into under subsection 7a7 shall include a clause that limits the liability of the ,united ,states to the contractor for any termination of the contract4 ,the maximum liability of the ,united ,states under the clause shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated to the contract at the time of termination4 #abb4 ,procurement authorities for ,medium ,landing ,ships 7a7 ,contract authority 7#a7 ,in general ,during fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg1 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 #abc4 ,recapitalization of ,navy waterborne security barriers2 modification of prohibition on availability of funds for legacy waterborne security barriers 7a7 ,in general ,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 ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei71 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 implement the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 by not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendments ,the table of contents in section #b7;b7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai1 and at the beginning of title ,i of division ,a of such ,act1 are each amended by striking the item relating to section #acj and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #acj4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for ,navy port waterborne security barriers2 recapitalization4 4 #abd4 ,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 #abe4 ,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 ,service 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 ,service 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 #abf4 ,limitation on availability of funds relating to amphibious warfare ship requirement 7a7 ,plan required ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit with the defense budget materials for fiscal year #bjbg 7as submitted to ,congress in support of the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 a #cj-year shipbuilding plan that meets the requirement under section #hjfb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to maintain #ca amphibious warfare ships4 7b7 ,certification required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit with the defense budget materials for fiscal year #bjbg 7as submitted to ,congress in support of the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 a certification as to whether such materials support the requirement under section #hjfb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to maintain #ca amphibious warfare ships4 7c7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,plan ,if the ,secretary of the ,navy does not submit the #cj-year shipbuilding plan described in subsection 7a7 as required by such subsection1 not more than #ge percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for ,administration and ,service-,wide ,activities1 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy1 may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of the ,navy submits to the congressional defense committees such plan4 7#b7 ,certification ,if the ,secretary of ,defense does not submit the certification described in subsection 7a7 as required by such subsection1 or certifies that the materials described in such subsection do not support the requirement described in such subsection1 not more than #ge percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide1 may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the congressional defense committees defense budget materials that support the requirement under section #hjfb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to maintain #ca amphibious warfare ships4 7d7 ,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 #abg4 ,temporary unavailability of amphibious warfare ships ,section #hjfb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,the naval2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term temporarily unavailable with respect to an amphibious warfare ship means that the ship has not surpassed its planned availability by a margin of-- 7,a7 greater than #ajj percent of the nominal duration of that availability in #bjbf or #bjbg2 7,b7 greater than #ge percent of the nominal duration of that availability in #bjbh or #bjbi2 7,c7 greater than #ej percent of the nominal duration of that availability in #bjcj or #bjca2 and 7,d7 greater than #be percent of the nominal duration of that availability in #bjcb or any year thereafter4 4 ,d ,air ,force programs #aca4 ,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 #acb4 ,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 aircraft as directed by prior ,acts of ,congress4 7d7 ,form ,the roadmap required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #acc4 ,requirement for an intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance roadmap for the ,air ,force 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 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 justification for each decision4 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 7c7 ,form ,the roadmap required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but shall include a classified annex4 #acd4 ,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 subsection 7c73 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 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report on the implementation of the strategy4 4 #ace4 ,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 the ,air ,force 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 #acf4 ,modification of prohibition on retirement of ,f-#ae;,e aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,section #ijfb7l77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbi and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbg2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #fh ,f-#ae;,e aircraft and inserting #cd ,f-#ae;,e aircraft4 7b7 ,repeal ,section #aej of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #ahab7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7a7 and 7b71 respectively2 and 7#c7 in the section heading1 by striking ,prohibition on retirement of ,f-#ae;,e aircraft and4 #acg4 ,prohibition on retirement of ,a-#aj aircraft 7a7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended to retire1 prepare to retire1 or otherwise divest ,a-#aj aircraft to an inventory level below #ajc4 7b7 ,waiver authority ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 with respect to a specific unit if-- 7#a7 the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a written certification that a detailed recapitalization plan has been developed for the affected unit1 including follow on mission assignments1 aircraft reallocation1 personnel adjustments1 and community impact mitigation2 and 7#b7 a period of #cj days has elapsed following the date of such submission4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,a-#aj aircraft ,the term ,a-#aj aircraft means any aircraft of the ,air ,force designated ,a-#aj ,thunderbolt ,,ii4 7#b7 ,retire ,the term retire includes the permanent removal of an aircraft from the operational inventory1 reassignment to storage1 or placement into backup aircraft inventory or excess status4 #ach4 ,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 #aci4 ,expansion of air refueler fleet 7a7 ,primary mission aircraft inventory ,notwithstanding any limit on primary mission aircraft inventory established before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall retain operational ,,kc-#ace ,stratotankers as primary mission aircraft inventory as such aircraft are replaced by ,,kc-#df aircraft in order to meet air refueling requirements of the ,air ,force and the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command4 7b7 ,reassignment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall reassign ,,kc-#ace ,stratotankers that are retained as primary mission aircraft inventory and replaced by ,,kc-#df aircraft to ,air ,refueling ,wings that have the capacity to expand their primary mission aircraft inventory fleet of ,,kc-#ace ,stratotankers4 7#b7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall reassign ,,kc-#ace ,stratotankers under paragraph 7#a7 based on the ability of an ,air ,refueling ,wing to-- 7,a7 man the additional aircraft2 and 7,b7 support pilot training requirements4 #adj4 ,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 ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #ahaj 71 is further amended by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbh4 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 ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #ahaj71 is further amended by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbh4 7c7 ,report requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through fiscal year #bjbh1 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 #ada4 ,information on future large and oversized air cargo transportation services 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall solicit from industry information on acquiring services of an airplane that-- 7#a7 is1 as of ,june #bjbe1 under development as a civilian aircraft2 7#b7 would be capable of carrying space launch vehicles and other ,department of ,defense articles not more than #cjj feet long that cannot be or1 as of ,june #bjbe1 are not readily transported in an airplane due to cargo dimensions2 7#c7 could enter service not later than ,december #ca1 #bjce2 7#d7 could provide and supplement large and oversized fixed wing air cargo transportation services to support the readiness and logistical needs of the ,department by ,december #ca1 #bjce1 and thereafter2 and 7#e7 could provide to the ,department at least #b1jjj hours and not more than #g1ejj hours of airplane time for at least two and not more than five years beginning when such airplane could enter service4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the solicitation required by subsection 7a74 ,,ii ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation ,a ,authorization of appropriations #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #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 ,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 #bab4 ,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 #cbjj4aa2 7#c7 the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency2 7#d7 the ,defense ,innovation ,unit2 7#e7 the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office 7,,sco72 and 7#f7 the ,office of ,strategic ,capital4 7c7 ,participation in program 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the head of each eligible center shall submit to the ,assistant ,secretary 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 7,a7 ,the head of an eligible center described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 shall implement each method proposed under paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection unless such method is disapproved in writing by the ,assistant ,secretary concerned within #fj days of receiving a proposal from an eligible center4 7,b7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 the ,defense ,innovation ,unit1 the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office and the ,office of ,strategic ,capital shall implement each method proposed under paragraph 7#a7 unless such method is disapproved in writing by the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense within #fj days of receiving a proposal from the ,director4 7,c7 ,in this paragraph1 the term ,assistant ,secretary concerned means-- 7i7 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,acquisition1 with respect to matters concerning the ,air ,force2 7ii7 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics1 with respect to matters concerning the ,army2 and 7iii7 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,research1 ,development1 and ,acquisition1 with respect to matters concerning the ,navy4 7d7 ,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 7c77#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 #bac4 ,extension of authority for assignment to ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency of private sector personnel with critical research and development expertise ,section #bcb7;e7 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 #djia note prec47 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 #bad4 ,limitation on use of funds for certain ,navy software ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act may be obligated or expended for the autonomy baseline manager or the common control system of the ,navy unless-- 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 #bae4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering ,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 #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 ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei74 #baf4 ,prohibition on contracts between certain foreign entities and institutions of higher education conducting ,department of ,defense-funded research 7a7 ,prohibition ,beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbg1 a covered institution may not enter into a contract with a covered nation or a foreign entity of concern4 7b7 ,waivers 7#a7 ,authority ,subject to the provisions of this subsection and subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense may1 or their designee1 pursuant to a request submitted under paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection1 issue a waiver of the prohibition set forth in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,submission 7,a7 ,first waiver requests 7i7 ,in general ,a covered institution that desires to enter into a contract with a foreign entity of concern or a covered nation may submit to the ,secretary of ,defense1 not later than #abj days before the institution enters into such a contract1 a request to waive the prohibition set forth in subsection 7a7 with respect to such contract4 7ii7 ,contents of waiver request ,a waiver request submitted by a covered institution under clause 7i7 shall include-- 7,i7 the complete and unredacted text of the proposed contract for which the waiver is being requested1 and if such original contract is not in ,english1 a translated copy of the text into ,english 7in a manner that complies with subsection 7e772 and 7,,ii7 a statement that-- 7aa7 is signed by the ,president or compliance officer of the institution designated in accordance with subsection 7f72 and 7bb7 includes information that demonstrates that such contract is for the benefit of the institution's mission and students and will promote the security1 stability1 and economic vitality of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,renewal waiver requests 7i7 ,in general ,a covered institution that has entered into a contract pursuant to a waiver issued under this section1 the term of which is longer than the #a-year waiver period and the terms and conditions of which remain the same as the proposed contract submitted as part of the request for such waiver1 may submit1 not later than #abj days before the expiration of such waiver period1 a request for a renewal of such waiver for the remainder of the contract term1 but not to exceed a #d-year period 7which shall include any information requested by the ,secretary74 7ii7 ,termination ,if a covered institution fails to submit a request under clause 7i7 or is not granted a renewal under such clause1 such institution shall terminate such contract on the last day of the original #a-year waiver period4 7#c7 ,waiver issuance ,the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7,a7 not later than #fj days before a covered institution enters into a contract pursuant to a waiver request under paragraph 7#b77;,a71 or before a contract described in paragraph 7#b77;,b77i7 is renewed pursuant to a renewal request under such paragraph1 shall notify the covered institution-- 7i7 if the waiver or renewal will be issued by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 in a case in which the waiver or renewal will be issued1 the date on which the #a-year waiver period starts2 7,b7 may only issue a waiver under this subsection to a covered institution if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that the contract for which the waiver is being requested will both-- 7i7 benefit the institution's mission and students2 and 7ii7 promote the security1 stability1 and economic vitality of the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 shall1 when making the determination described in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 base such determination on the following factors3 7i7 ,the reasons for which the foreign entity of concern or covered nation has been so designated1 and why those reasons do not apply to the contract for which waiver is being sought4 7ii7 ,the foreign entity of concern or covered nation's history of involvement with covered institutions4 7iii7 ,the degree to which such a contract could provide access to information or technology which could materially benefit the national security of a covered nation or harm the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,notification to ,congress ,not later than #ae calendar days prior to issuing a waiver under this subsection1 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 written notice of the intent of the ,secretary to issue such waiver together with a justification for such waiver4 7#e7 ,application of waivers ,a waiver issued under this subsection to a covered institution with respect to a contract shall only-- 7,a7 waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 for a #a-year period1 or for the remainder of the term of the contract1 but not to exceed #d years2 and 7,b7 apply to the terms and conditions of the proposed contract submitted as part of the request for such waiver4 7c7 ,contracts prior to date of enactment 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case of a covered institution that entered into contract with a covered nation or foreign entity of concern prior to ,january #a1 #bjbg1 and which contract remains in effect on such date1 the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees within #ij days of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,renewal ,a covered institution that has entered into a contract described in paragraph 7#a71 the term of which is longer than the waiver period described in subparagraph 7,b7 of such paragraph and the terms and conditions of which remain the same as the contract submitted as part of the request required under subparagraph 7,a7 of such paragraph1 may submit a request for renewal of the waiver issued under such paragraph in accordance with subsection 7c77#b77;,b74 7d7 ,designation during contract term ,in the case of a covered institution that enters into a contract with a foreign source that is not a covered nation or a foreign entity of concern but which1 during the term of such contract1 is redesignated as a covered nation or foreign entity of concern1 such institution shall terminate such contract not later than #abj days after the ,secretary notifies the covered institution of such designation or immediately requests a waiver4 7e7 ,translation requirement ,any information required to be disclosed under this section with respect to a contract that is not in ,english shall be translated1 for purposes of such disclosure1 by a person that is not an affiliated entity or agent of the covered nation or foreign entity of concern involved with such contract4 7f7 ,compliance officer ,each covered institution applying for a waiver under subsection 7c71 shall identify a compliance officer1 who shall-- 7#a7 be a current employee or legally authorized agent of such institution2 and 7#b7 be responsible1 on behalf of such institution1 for personally certifying-- 7,a7 compliance with the prohibition under this section2 and 7,b7 the truth and accuracy of any information contained in such a waiver request4 7g7 ,annual reports ,section #abhf7;f7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and on the periodic reviews conducted pursuant to subsection 7e7 and inserting 1 on the periodic reviews conducted pursuant to subsection 7e71 and the waivers issued under section #baf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,with respect to waivers described in paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7i7 ,the terms and contents of any waivers issued under section #baf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf in the period covered by the report2 7ii7 any trends in-- 7,i7 the number of waivers issued under such section over time2 and 7,,ii7 the types of contracts to which such waivers pertain2 and 7iii7 the processes used by the ,secretary to verify that covered institutions 7as defined in such section7 are in compliance with the requirements of such section4 4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 7,a7 ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the term contract means-- 7i7 any agreement or memorandum of understanding for the acquisition1 by purchase1 lease1 or barter1 of property or services by or from a covered nation or foreign entity of concern2 or 7ii7 any affiliation1 agreement1 or similar transaction with a covered nation or foreign entity of concern that involves the use or exchange of the name1 likeness1 time1 services1 or resources of a covered institution4 7,b7 ,the term contract does not include-- 7i7 an agreement solely or primarily for the purposes of conducting a study-abroad program wherein students at covered institutions in the ,united ,states travel to a covered nation to study2 7ii7 an arms-length agreement for the acquisition by purchase1 lease1 or barter of property or services for the covered institution from a foreign entity of concern2 or 7iii7 an agreement pertaining to a pre-existing campus or other satellite facility of a covered institution located in a covered nation or a joint facility of a covered institution and another entity located in a covered nation1 unless that facility could provide access to information or technology which could materially benefit the national security of a covered nation or harm the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the term covered institution means an institution of higher education that conducts research funded by the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,the term covered nation has the meaning given that term in section #dhgb7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term foreign entity of concern means any person or entity-- 7,a7 listed on the ,department of ,commerce's ,entity ,list 7,supplement ,no4 #d to part #gdd of the ,export ,administration ,regulations71 or successor list2 7,b7 included in 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,public ,law #aae-bhc2aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note72 or 7,c7 identified on the list published under section #abhf7;c77#i77;,a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note74 7#e7 ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb74 #bag4 ,western regional range complex demonstration 7a7 ,demonstration required ,the ,secretary shall carry out a demonstration of a joint multi-domain kinetic and non-kinetic testing and training environment across military departments by interconnecting existing ranges and training sites in the western ,states to improve joint multi-domain training and further testing1 research1 and development4 7b7 ,use of existing ranges and capabilities ,the demonstration carried out pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall use existing ranges and range capability1 unless capability gaps are identified in the process of planning specific demonstration activities4 7c7 ,activities ,the demonstration carried out pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,electromagnetic spectrum operations4 7#b7 ,electromagnetic warfare4 7#c7 ,operations that blend kinetic and non-kinetic effects4 7#d7 ,operations in the information environment4 7#e7 ,joint ,all ,domain ,command and ,control 7,,jadc#b74 7#f7 ,information warfare1 including the following3 7,a7 ,intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance4 7,b7 ,offensive and defense cyber operations4 7,c7 ,electromagnetic warfare4 7,d7 ,space operations4 7,e7 ,psychological operations4 7,f7 ,public affairs4 7,g7 ,weather operations4 7d7 ,timeline for completion of initial demonstration ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall seek to complete an initial demonstration1 interconnecting two or more ranges or testing sites of two or more military departments in the western ,states1 subject to availability of appropriations1 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 a phased implementation plan and design to connect ranges and testing sites in the western ,states1 including the initial demonstration required by subsection 7d72 7#b7 how the design architecture of the plan is in alignment with recommendations of the #bjbj ,department of ,defense ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,superiority ,strategy2 and 7#c7 how the design architecture will support high-periodicity training1 testing1 research1 and development4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,information environment ,the term information environment means the aggregate of individuals1 organizations1 and systems that collect1 process1 and disseminate1 or act on information4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 7g7 ,termination ,this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 #bah4 ,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 #bai4 ,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 ,defense 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 #bbj4 ,dual-use and defense advanced manufacturing innovation hubs 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish one or more dual-use advanced manufacturing hubs that co-locate and share resources among public and private stakeholders from industry1 academia1 government1 nongovernment agencies1 and workforce and economic development resources4 ,the hub or hubs should span the full spectrum of advanced manufacturing capabilities and cover the full development timeline between prototyping and fielding4 7b7 ,requirements ,a hub established under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 utilize1 to the maximum extent possible1 the ,department of ,defense ,manufacturing ,innovation ,institutes 7,,mii7 and encourage the ,m,i,is to coordinate efforts in a joint manner2 7#b7 provide shared advanced manufacturing infrastructure and equipment1 such as high-speed metal printers and material testing laboratories2 7#c7 establish a process to provide advanced manufacturing capability1 including on shared classified space as needed2 7#d7 utilize1 to the maximum extent possible1 the ,defense ,logistics ,agency's ,joint ,additive ,manufacturing ,model ,exchange 7,,jammex7 as a central data repository for technical data packages for advanced manufacturing2 7#e7 build on the ,defense ,innovation ,unit's ,blue ,manufacturing ,initiative and ,blue ,manufacturing ,marketplace to match hardware and software manufacturers in defense technology with advanced manufacturing providers2 and 7#f7 meet annual production benchmarks for defense applications4 7c7 ,recommendation ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a recommendation for the appropriate number of regional hubs to be established under subsection 7a7 for the ,department of ,defense to meet its sustainment needs and such requirements1 specifications1 and capabilities as the regional hubs may require4 #bbj;,a4 ,advanced manufacturing and additive manufacturing programs 7a7 ,department of ,defense ,advanced ,manufacturing ,program ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall aim to qualify and approve for manufacturing and delivery not fewer than #a1jjj1jjj parts or components of the ,department of ,defense that use advanced manufacturing techniques1 with funding subject to the availability of appropriations or other funds4 ,in doing so1 the ,secretary shall ensure that expedited processes for adoption of advanced manufacturing products are utilized across the components of the ,department of ,defense and lifecycle phases for new and existing systems4 7b7 ,program to additively manufacture certain types of unmanned aerial systems ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a program to certify new materials and processes to manufacture #be to#ajj percent of the parts of one of each type of the following unmanned aerial system 7,,uas7 categories using advanced or additive manufacturing techniques3 7#a7 ,small unmanned aerial systems used as tactical loitering munitions4 7#b7 ,small unmanned aerial systems used for surveillance and reconnaissance missions4 7#c7 ,small unmanned aerial systems used for logistics missions4 7c7 ,program to certify additively manufactured parts for military systems with diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages 7#a7 ,program required ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,secretaries of the military departments1 carry out a program to produce replacement parts for military systems with diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages using advanced or additive manufacturing techniques4 7#b7 ,tested parts ,in carrying out the program required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall select not less than five parts for test1 evaluation1 and certification under the program4 7#c7 ,test and evaluation 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the program required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,under ,secretary shall use additive manufacturing techniques to manufacture the parts selected pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 and then test and evaluate the manufactured parts4 7,b7 ,evaluation ,evaluation under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be based on performance rather than specifications4 7#d7 ,sharing of results and data ,in carrying out the program required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,under ,secretary shall share test data across all military departments and establish mechanisms for data reciprocity for test and evaluation results for additively manufactured parts across all military departments4 7#e7 ,list of obsolete parts ,the ,under ,secretary shall1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 make a list of all parts for military systems with diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages4 7#f7 ,new licensing agreements ,the ,under ,secretary shall1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 create new licensing agreements with owners of intellectual property for the platforms with parts included in the list required by paragraph 7#e7 that allow additive manufacture of the parts4 7d7 ,program to additively manufacture metal parts 7#a7 ,program required ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall carry out a program across all military departments to additively manufacture three commonly used metal parts of each military department1 such as titanium1 stainless steel1 and aluminum4 7#b7 ,assessment required ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,under ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 complete an assessment to determine how to additively manufacture #aj metal parts of each military department1 with a preference for parts that require long lead times to manufacture or have sole-source suppliers2 and 7,b7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the ,under ,secretary with respect to the assessment completed under subparagraph 7,a74 7e7 ,program to additively manufacture parts for ground combat systems ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency-- 7#a7 identify sustainment vulnerabilities in the ground equipment supply chain of the ,army1 including at the manufacturing arsenals and maintenance depots of the ,army that comprise the ,organic ,industrial ,base1 where additive manufacturing could be used to repair1 upgrade1 or modernize ground combat systems2 7#b7 choose not less than five parts that have long lead times for fabricating the greatest degree of customized specifications or have the most limited quantity in inventory and additively manufacture replacement parts for them2 7#c7 create a critical parts list identifying parts and components across ground combat systems with long lead times eligible to be additively manufactured2 and 7#d7 develop plans1 in coordination with ,army ,development ,command1 to integrate additive manufacturing techniques and technologies in the design1 production1 and sustainment of next-generation combat vehicles and their technologies4 ,the developed technologies should prioritize interoperability across military platforms and integration with other military services4 #bbj;,b4 ,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 co-chaired 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 ,joint ,additive ,manufacturing ,working ,group shall be co-chaired 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 ,co-chairs ,the ,consortium shall be co-chaired by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 4 7b7 ,advanced manufacturing guidance and manual 7#a7 ,guidance1 ,,dod ,i update1 and manual required ,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 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall-- 7,a7 develop guidance to incorporate innovations in advanced manufacturing in such a way that the ,department of ,defense can better and faster deliver capabilities1 sustain operations1 and protect the warfighter with the latest technology while still ensuring quality1 reliability1 and compatibility2 7,b7 update ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4ic 7relating to use of additive manufacturing in the ,department of ,defense7 dated ,june #aj1 #bjba1 to waive the requirement to maintain records of all additively produced end-items put into operational use where the additively produced part meets or exceeds performance of the traditionally manufactured end-item2 7,c7 create a manual in accordance with such instruction that gets at the technical standards required to qualify parts1 components1 or products that use advanced manufacturing technologies and techniques2 and 7,d7 not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 provide the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on plans to update the guidance developed under subparagraph 7,a7 and the updates made under subparagraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall consider the #bjaf ,department of ,defense ,additive ,manufacturing ,roadmap1 the #bjba ,department of ,defense ,additive ,manufacturing ,strategy1 the #bjbb ,national ,strategy for ,advanced ,manufacturing1 and ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4ic4 7#c7 ,alignment ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall ensure that the guidance on the use of advanced manufacturing required by paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 aligns with ,department of ,defense acquisition to prioritize flexibility1 interoperability1 and domestic sourcing2 and 7,b7 requires the ,department to prefer ,united ,states manufacturers and equipment and document a justification whenever the ,department uses a foreign source2 and 7,c7 requires the ,department to partner with and direct funds to the ,department's ,manufacturing ,innovation ,institutes whenever feasible4 7#d7 ,elements 7,a7 ,guidance ,the guidance required by paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall include guidance for all types of advanced manufacturing1 including the following3 7i7 ,additive manufacturing4 7ii7 ,advanced materials4 7iii7 ,advanced composite materials4 7iv7 ,robotics and automation4 7v7 ,laser1 machining1 and welding4 7vi7 ,nanotechnology4 7vii7 ,network and information technology integration4 7,b7 ,manual 7i7 ,the guidance required by subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall utilize expedited qualification and testing procedures established in section #hfe of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe and result in a manual under subparagraph 7,c7 of such paragraph to establish standardized processes to qualify parts and components produced by advanced manufacturing techniques and technologies based on performance1 rather than specifications for testing and evaluation4 7ii7 ,the process described in clause 7i7 shall include a methodology for standardizing technical production specifications1 testing processes1 and data reciprocity to share and accept test results of the same additively manufactured parts across all military departments4 7iii7 ,the process described in clause 7i7 shall include test and evaluation results that facilitate data reciprocity across military departments1 removing the need for each military department to independently validate the same parts another military department has already validated4 7iv7 ,the manual shall include steps to allow for streamlined incremental qualification1 rather than complete requalification1 when the design and manufacturing process incorporates changes4 7v7 ,the process described in clause 7i7 shall explore the option for third-party1 external certification for companies that cannot afford or do not have the in-house expertise to do this on their own but have the technology that the ,department needs4 7,c7 ,advanced materials and advanced composite materials research ,the guidance required by paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and the manual required by paragraph 7#a77;,c7-- 7i7 shall cover requirements for development1 test1 and evaluation of the material properties of advanced materials and advanced composite materials used in advanced manufacturing1 including metals1 polymers1 ceramics1 composites1 and hybrid metals2 7ii7 should include how to incorporate integrated computational materials engineering to predict the material properties and the distribution of those properties in additively manufactured parts and scale-up additive manufacturing2 and 7iii7 shall include a list of recommendations for the types of amounts of critical metals to stockpile for the ,department's use in additive manufacturing1 which should be accessible to users of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency's ,joint ,additive ,manufacturing ,model ,exchange 7,,jammex74 7,d7 ,cybersecurity 7i7 ,the guidance required by paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and the manual required by paragraph 7#a77;,c7 shall include cybersecurity standards and guidelines for advanced manufacturing developed in consultation with the ,chief ,information ,officer4 7ii7 ,the guidance and manual should address the unique challenges that advanced manufacturing poses to ,department information networks4 7iii7 ,the guidance and manual shall include matters relating to cybersecurity compliance4 7iv7 ,the guidance and manual shall call for periodic security and compliance reviews4 7,e7 ,modeling and simulation ,the guidance and manual required by paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 shall include software-driven1 artificial intelligence-enabled modeling and simulation techniques for design1 development1 test1 and evaluation to the maximum extent possible2 and 7ii7 should include integrating modeling and simulation at every level1 from enterprise to individual operation1 including utilizing digital engineering4 7,f7 ,intellectual property 7i7 ,the guidance required by paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and the manual required by paragraph 7#a77;,c7 shall include processes and contracting mechanisms to protect and manage intellectual property4 7ii7 ,the processes and contracting mechanisms described in clause 7i7 shall be designed to incentivize innovation while allowing the ,department to additively manufacture parts and products for military systems at scale and on demand in case of contingency or crisis4 ,this can include new licensing agreements with terms and conditions that allow for innovative intellectual property strategies4 7iii7 ,the guidance and manual shall include considerations to incorporate the ,defense ,logistics ,agency's ,joint ,additive ,manufacturing ,model ,exchange 7,,jammex74 7,g7 ,quality assurance 7i7 ,the guidance required by paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and the manual required by paragraph 7#a77;,c7 shall include processes1 materials1 and technologies to ensure continuous quality control throughout the entire manufacturing process and post-production4 7ii7 ,the guidance and manual shall incorporate the process window qualification methodology1 which is designed to be machine-agnostic1 or independent of specific machine brands or software providers1 as well as the following3 7,i7 ,real-time process monitoring leveraging machine sensors and software analytics to detect and instantly mitigate deviations prevents defects and unauthorized parameter changes4 7,,ii7 ,integration of machine learning algorithms that analyze production data in real-time allows the identification of anomalies indicative of potential quality or security threats1 enabling proactive mitigation4 7,,iii7 ,software-defined quality assurance protocols enforce standardized1 repeatable verification processes1 greatly improving reliability and simplifying security audits4 7,h7 ,proliferation of additive manufacturing capabilities ,the guidance required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include a plan that includes phasing and funding requirements to proliferate advanced manufacturing technologies and techniques across the entire ,department1 at the enterprise level to tactical operational units4 ,this guidance shall-- 7i7 identify end-user access and operational needs for advanced manufacturing and associated resourcing1 infrastructure1 and basing requirements2 7ii7 establish logistics models for production of additively manufactured parts in the continental ,united ,states and at forward operating locations2 7iii7 improve supply chain risk management2 and 7iv7 stimulate supply chain agility within the ,department4 7,i7 ,training ,the guidance required by paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall include training program requirements1 phasing1 and sequencing to ensure each warfighter is equipped with the knowledge and skills to use advanced manufacturing techniques and technologies efficiently and safely4 ,the guidance shall-- 7i7 outline which military occupational specialty career fields to train in advanced manufacturing equipment1 techniques1 and procedures with each military service and the degree of proficiency and training time required2 7ii7 explore partnerships to establish apprenticeships and skilled technician training pipelines to support ,department of ,defense research and development programs and programs of record2 and 7iii7 consider creating new initiatives within existing transition assistance programs to create pathways for members of the ,armed ,forces to receive the training necessary to adapt their military skills to civilian jobs in advanced manufacturing4 7#e7 ,manual required ,the manual created under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 shall be a service-agnostic1 vendor-agnostic manual on advanced manufacturing techniques and technologies for the ,department of ,defense-- 7,a7 to standardize across the military departments the technical parameters for manufacturing parts and products using advanced manufacturing techniques2 7,b7 to outline the categories and levels of risk associated with such parts and products1 including distinguishing between safety-critical and non-safety-critical parts and providing expedited approvals for low-risk parts through standardized material datasets and pre-qualified manufacturing protocols2 7,c7 to lay out the processes for qualification and certification across categories of such parts and products2 7,d7 to establish data reciprocity for test and evaluation data across all military departments with respect to qualifying such parts and products2 7,e7 to utilize the ,defense ,logistics ,agency's ,joint ,additive ,manufacturing ,model ,exchange 7,,jammex7 as the central data repository for technical data packages for advanced manufacturing2 and 7,f7 to incorporate new proposed qualification approaches proposed by industry consortiums1 ,manufacturing ,innovation ,institutes1 and ,small ,business ,innovation ,research 7,,sbir7 and ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer 7,,sttr7 programs4 7#f7 ,timeline 7,a7 ,initial ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the guidance required by paragraph 7#a77;,a7 goes into effect in fiscal year #bjbf by providing guidance with respect to the top three essential metals each military department needs to maintain its operational platforms4 7,b7 ,subsequent ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the guidance required by paragraph 7#a77;,a7 goes into effect not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 for all essential metals not covered by subparagraph 7,a74 7#g7 ,advanced manufacturing defined ,in this subsection1 the term advanced manufacturing means a manufacturing process using the following3 7,a7 ,additive manufacturing4 7,b7 ,wire-arc additive manufacturing4 7,c7 ,powder bed fusion manufacturing4 7,d7 ,other manufacturing capabilities similar to those listed in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c74 #bbj;,c4 ,limitation on availability of funds for fundamental research collaboration with certain academic institutions 7a7 ,limitation ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbf may be obligated or expended to award a grant or contract to an institution of higher education for the specific purposes of conducting fundamental research in collaboration with a covered entity4 7b7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,science and ,technology may waive the limitation under subsection 7a71 on a case-by-case basis1 with respect to an individual grant or contract for an institution of higher education if the ,assistant ,secretary determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,congressional notice ,not later than #cj days after the date on which an award is made by the ,department of ,defense involving an institution of higher education with respect to which a waiver is made under paragraph 7#a71 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,science and ,technology shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives notice of such waiver4 7c7 ,report annex 7#a7 ,in general ,on an annual basis1 as a classified or controlled unclassified information annex to the annual report required by section #abhf7;f7 of the ,john ,s ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report annex on the compliance of the ,department of ,defense and institutions of higher education with the requirements of this section4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report annex submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for each waiver issued under subsection 7b7 during the period covered by the report-- 7,a7 a justification for the waiver2 and 7,b7 a detailed description of the type and extent of any collaboration between an institution of higher education and a covered entity allowed pursuant to the waiver1 including identification of the institution of higher education and the covered entities involved1 the type of technology involved1 the duration of the collaboration1 and terms and conditions on intellectual property assignment1 as applicable1 under the collaboration agreement4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term collaboration means coordinated activity between an institution of higher education and a covered entity and includes-- 7,a7 sharing of research facilities1 resources1 or data2 7,b7 sharing of technical know-how2 7,c7 any financial or in-kind contribution intended to produce a research product2 7,d7 sponsorship or facilitation of research fellowships1 visas1 or residence permits2 7,e7 joint ventures1 partnerships1 or other formalized agreements for the purpose of conducting research or sharing resources1 data1 or technology2 7,f7 inclusion of researchers as consultants1 advisors1 or members of advisory or review boards2 and 7,g7 such other activities as may be determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the term covered entity-- 7,a7 means an academic institution that is included in the most recently updated list developed pursuant to #abhf7;c77#i7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note72 and 7,b7 includes any individual employed by such an academic institution4 7#c7 ,the term fundamental research has the meaning given that term in ,national ,security ,decision ,directive-#ahi 7,,nssd-#ahi71 ,national ,policy on the ,transfer of ,scientific1 ,technical and ,engineering ,information1 dated ,september #ba1 #aihe1 or any successor document4 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 #ajjb7 and includes-- 7,a7 any department1 program1 project1 faculty1 researcher1 or other individual1 entity1 or activity of such institution2 and 7,b7 any branch of such institution within or outside the ,united ,states4 ,c ,plans1 reports1 and other matters #bba4 ,catalyst ,pathfinder ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall establish a soldier-inspired innovation program-- 7#a7 that creates partnerships between operational units of the ,army and leading national research universities to provide a unique platform for university-based researchers and small businesses to collaborate directly with soldiers on cutting-edge applied research and development2 and 7#b7 to integrate soldiers into the early-stage problem identification process and include them in the solution development process to ensure technical solutions are meeting soldier needs and enhancing lethality4 7b7 ,designation ,the program established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be known as the ,catalyst ,pathfinder ,program 7in this section the ,program74 7c7 ,activities ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 establish activities at all active-duty divisions of the ,army to accelerate the incorporation of soldier insights into capability development2 7#b7 establish policies that streamline collaboration between soldiers1 ,army ,futures ,command1 and academic institutions2 7#c7 establish a governance board that includes representatives from the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 acquisition1 requirements1 industry1 and academic communities2 7#d7 promote transition of successful ,program projects to ,army programs2 and 7#e7 implement an adaptive experimentation force capability to support technology experimentation activities throughout the solution development cycle 7d7 ,treatment of program ,the ,program shall be treated as a research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activity in the ,army's input to the ,future ,year ,defense ,program4 #bbb4 ,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 #bbc4 ,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 and 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 locations including-- 7i7 ,bearpaw ,air ,traffic ,control ,assigned ,airspace1 ,montana2 7ii7 ,mountain ,home ,range ,complex1 ,idaho2 7iii7 ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex1 ,nevada2 7iv7 ,utah ,test and ,training ,range1 ,utah2 7v7 ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range1 ,nevada2 7vi7 ,green ,river ,test ,complex1 ,utah2 and 7vii7 ,white ,sands ,missile ,range1 ,new ,mexico2 7,g7 impact areas within the ,white ,sands ,missile ,range1 ,new ,mexico2 and 7,h7 such other characteristics as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 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 #bbd4 ,technical correction ,chapter #i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by redesignating the section #bbb;e that was added by section #baa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7 as section #bbb;f4 #bbe4 ,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 ,golden ,dome software development2 7#b7 the ,joint ,fires ,network2 and 7#c7 the ,cryptographic ,modernization ,program4 7b7 ,alternate 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 in this ,act4 #bbf4 ,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 #bbg4 ,enhance international coordination for advanced manufacturing techniques1 technologies1 and adoption ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall establish a working group to coordinate and support international activities that facilitate information-sharing1 enhance interoperability1 explore joint research and development opportunities1 identify technology licensing requirements1 incorporate advanced manufacturing capabilities into combined trainings and exercises1 and set technical expertise and training standards for advanced manufacturing techniques1 technologies1 and adoption4 ,the countries involved should be those with which the ,united ,states has reciprocal defense procurement agreements or security of supply arrangements4 ,d ,biotechnology #bca4 ,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 ,act-- 7#a7 to be the senior official for biotechnology issues2 7#b7 to be the head the ,biotechnology ,management ,office established under subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 to 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 acquisition 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 ,,bag#beidi1 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 assessment 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 ,the office established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjce4 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 #bcb4 ,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 ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of 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 ,a description 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 challenge1 or 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 inter-governmental 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 the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 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 #bcc4 ,defining guidelines and policies on the use of biotechnology for the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,guidelines and policies required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 after coordinating with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy and external stakeholders1 including representation from industry and academia1 develop guidelines and policies on the ethical and responsible development and deployment of biotechnology within the ,department of ,defense and the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,elements ,the guidelines and policies developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,definitions of ethical and responsible development and use of biotechnology4 7#b7 ,guidelines relating to ethical and responsible development and use of biotechnology4 7#c7 ,policies relating to informed consent of members of the ,armed ,forces participating in biotechnology development4 7#d7 ,policies relating to reversibility and heritable treatment of potential biotechnology applications4 7#e7 ,policies relating to biotechnologies and their potential effects on the environment4 7#f7 ,policies relating to human performance enhancement4 7#g7 ,policies relating to the compliance and obligations of the ,department to the ,united ,nations ,biological ,weapons ,convention1 and other international agreements pertaining to the laws of armed conflict4 7#h7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,no later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report outlining the guidelines and policies developed pursuant to subsection 7a71 including the methodologies through which the guidelines and policies were developed4 7#b7 ,form ,the report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,biennial briefings 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and not less frequently than once every two years thereafter until ,november #a1 #bjca1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the implementation of the guidelines and policies developed pursuant to subsection 7a71 including a discussion of any adjustments made to the policies and such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the ,secretary may have to ensure their successful implementation4 7#b7 ,final briefing ,the final briefing provided pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be provided during the #fj-;day period ending on ,november #a1 #bjca4 #bcd4 ,enhancement of international biodefense capacity 7a7 ,clarification of roles and responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,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 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 of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,elements of memoranda of understanding ,the memoranda of understanding entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall address how each relevant department or agency selects partner countries and the feasibility of coordinating efforts with each such country4 7b7 ,development of biodefense capabilities ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical and ,biological ,defense programs1 shall provide to the ,director of the ,defense ,threat ,reduction ,agency global authority to support development of biodefense capabilities and capacities in countries that are allies of the ,united ,states1 subject to review and input on an as-needed basis by leadership of the ,department of ,defense and the relevant combatant commands4 ,,iii ,operation and ,maintenance ,a ,authorization of ,appropriations #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf for the use of the ,armed ,forces and other activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for operation and maintenance1 as specified in the funding table in section #dcja4 ,b ,energy and ,environment #caa4 ,department of ,defense guidelines regarding implementation of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall rescind all existing ,department of ,defense directives regarding the implementation of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 7in this section referred to as ,,nepa7 and replace those directives with a new directive with uniform guidance that the military departments and other agencies of the ,department of ,defense must implement4 7b7 ,elements of new ,,nepa directive ,the new directive required under subsection 7a7 shall ensure that all components of the ,department of ,defense comply with the requirements under ,,nepa1 including the updated guidelines established under title ,,iii of division ,c of the ,fiscal ,responsibility ,act of #bjbc 7,public ,law #aah-e2 #acg ,stat4 #ch74 7c7 ,designation required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate an appropriate official of the ,department of ,defense responsible for implementing the ,,nepa directive established under subsection 7a7 and ensuring the timely execution of all reviews required under ,,nepa without unnecessary regulatory delays4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to amend or override any provision of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 #cab4 ,requirement to support 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 #cac4 ,use of solid waste disposal systems by ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,expeditionary solid waste disposal systems 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may use expeditionary solid waste disposal systems for the destruction of illicit contraband1 including seized counterfeit materials1 unauthorized military gear1 and classified materials4 7#b7 ,availability of systems ,the expeditionary solid waste disposal systems units deployed under subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7,a7 equipped to support operations related to border security and the elimination of contraband2 and 7,b7 made available to military installations1 forward operating bases1 and partner security forces as needed to assist in countering infiltration and unauthorized use of military assets of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,prohibition on use of open-air burn pits to dispose of certain material ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not use open-air burn pits for the disposal of illicit contraband1 classified military equipment1 or hazardous waste materials4 #cad4 ,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 #cae4 ,authority of ,department of ,defense to destroy or dispose of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may destroy or dispose of a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance using innovative technologies that-- 7#a7 are cost effective2 and 7#b7 are permitted or approved by a ,federal or ,state agency that regulates the destruction or disposal of such a substance4 7b7 ,update of guidance ,the ,secretary shall update the ,,pfas ,destruction and ,disposal ,guidance of the ,department of ,defense1 or any successor similar guidance1 to reflect the requirements under subsection 7a74 #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 ,standard #aigj of the ,national ,fire ,protection ,association2 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 ,standard #aigj of the ,national ,fire ,protection ,association2 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 ,standard #aigj of the ,national ,fire ,protection ,association4 #cag4 ,provision of bottled water to communities with private drinking water contaminated with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 on and after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide bottled water to communities with private drinking water wells where contamination from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances resulting from activities of the ,department of ,defense has1 at one point in time1 exceeded the maximum contaminant level for such substances established by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency if the ,secretary1 as of the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 provided bottled water to the community because of such contamination4 7b7 ,termination of requirement ,the ,secretary is not required to provide bottled water to a community under subsection 7a7 if all impacted households in the community are connected to a municipal drinking water distribution system or the ,secretary has successfully remediated the contamination from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to meet or exceed both ,federal and state drinking water standards for such substances4 #cah4 ,repeal of prohibition on procurement by ,department of ,defense of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate or perfluorooctanoic acid ,section #ccc of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cjfb note7 is repealed4 #cai4 ,repeal of temporary moratorium on incineration by ,department of ,defense of perfluoroalkyl substances1 polyfluoroalkyl substances1 and aqueous film forming foam ,section #cdc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja note7 is repealed4 #cbj4 ,interim responses to address releases or threatened releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 consistent with the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq471 shall take actions specified in subsection 7b7 to address any release or threatened release of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances at a covered facility4 7b7 ,actions to be taken 7#a7 ,conduct of preliminary assessment and site inspection 7,a7 ,in general ,if a preliminary assessment or site investigation for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances has not been conducted at a covered facility1 the ,secretary shall conduct expeditiously such assessment or investigation1 as the case may be1 to determine whether there has been a release or there is a threatened release of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances at the facility4 7,b7 ,presumed release ,each covered facility that has or has had a fire training pit or similar facility shall be presumed1 for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 to have had a release of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7#b7 ,consideration of interim response actions 7,a7 ,determination of potential interim response actions ,a preliminary assessment or site investigation under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall include1 along with any other matters required pursuant to the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq471 a description and analysis of potential interim response actions that can be taken to reduce immediate public exposure to the release of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances1 including preventing an imminent and substantial endangerment4 7,b7 ,actions included ,interim response actions to be considered under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,provision of bottled water4 7ii7 ,connection to public water systems for members of the public using private wells4 7iii7 ,provision of filtration systems for public water systems4 7iv7 ,provision of filtration systems for private residences4 7#c7 ,review 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make the preliminary assessment or site investigation conducted under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 with respect to a covered facility available for review to the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the relevant ,state environmental regulatory agencies1 any ,indian tribal government whose tribal lands may be affected by the release or threatened release of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances1 and members of the public4 7,b7 ,review period ,the period for review under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be not less than #fj days and shall be extended if the ,administrator requests additional review time4 7#d7 ,expedited implementation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall expedite the implementation of any interim response actions selected by the ,secretary for implementation pursuant to the consideration conducted under paragraph 7#b7 and the review under paragraph 7#c71 with special priority provided to covered facilities located within a sole or principal drinking water source as designated by the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency under section #adbd7;e7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;h-#c7;e774 7c7 ,reports to ,congress 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than #bgj 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 an identification of the following3 7,a7 ,which covered facilities have had a preliminary assessment or site investigation completed pursuant to subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 7,b7 ,which covered facilities have had a preliminary assessment or site investigation initiated pursuant to subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 but not completed by the time the report is due to be submitted1 and when such assessment or investigation is projected to be completed4 7,c7 ,which covered facilities have not had a preliminary assessment or site investigation initiated pursuant to subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 but are required to have one pursuant to such subsection4 7,d7 ,which covered facilities are not required to have a preliminary assessment or site investigation conducted pursuant to subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 7#b7 ,final 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-- 7,a7 which covered facilities have had interim response actions selected for implementation under subsection 7b72 7,b7 what those interim response actions are2 7,c7 the projected initiation dates for those interim response actions2 7,d7 the projected completion dates for those interim response actions2 and 7,e7 an explanation as to why any interim response action considered in the preliminary assessment or site investigation conducted pursuant to subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 was not adopted4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered facility ,the term covered facility means a facility subject to section #bgja7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,release2 response ,the terms release and response have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq474 ,c ,logistics and ,sustainment #cba4 ,surface ship sustainment and readiness 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with this section1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall implement processes to improve the materiel condition and combat readiness of ,navy surface ships maintained and repaired at private shipyards by ensuring a stable and responsive industrial base capable of meeting operational and combat surge demands4 7b7 ,requirements and authorities 7#a7 ,type commander leadership 7,a7 ,designation ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall designate type commanders as the primary authorities for surface ship maintenance4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,type commanders designated under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 lead the sustainment of surface ships2 7ii7 oversee all maintenance and repair activities at private shipyards2 and 7iii7 be responsible for setting priorities1 approving contracts1 and ensuring fleet readiness4 7,c7 ,regional maintenance centers ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that regional maintenance centers act in a supporting role under the direction of type commanders4 7#b7 ,decision-making by key personnel 7,a7 ,in general ,for each ship undergoing maintenance at a private shipyard1 the project manager1 the port engineer1 and the ship commanding officer-- 7i7 may jointly decide what work is done during the maintenance period1 including the ability to adjust priorities within agreed budgets and schedules2 and 7ii7 shall report directly to the type commander concerned4 7,b7 ,contracting officers ,contracting officers shall support the decisions described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 by managing funds and contracts4 7#c7 ,stable workforce and infrastructure ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide a stable1 predictable workload to private shipyards and other critical suppliers through a multi-year1 multi-ship contract by ship class-- 7,a7 to allow the shipyard and other critical suppliers to maintain a stable workforce2 7,b7 to promote investment in the necessary facilities2 and 7,c7 to prevent layoffs and rehiring cycles that reduce efficiency4 7#d7 ,ship-specific assignments ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that specific shipyards shall have multi-year contracts for specified ships for repeated maintenance work to improve knowledge of ship condition and accelerate repairs1 with excusable deviations such as homeport changes4 7#e7 ,collaborative planning ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that shipyards1 alterations installation teams 7when assigned71 and ,navy teams1 including project managers and port engineers1 work together in continuous maintenance activities to plan maintenance and ensure realistic schedules and priorities4 7#f7 ,roles for large and small shipyards ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that-- 7,a7 criteria for multi-year awards place heavy emphasis on strong teaming between large and small shipyard businesses2 7,b7 large and small shipyards establish multi-year teaming relationships and work in both the planning and execution phases of scheduled availabilities and emergency repairs2 and 7,c7 small shipyards have guaranteed work percentages and planning responsibilities4 7#g7 ,parts availability ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall establish rotatable pools and procure spare parts ahead of time to create a pool of parts that can be quickly used for repairs4 7#h7 ,training ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall train program managers and port engineers for specific ship classes prior to assigning such individuals to complex maintenance availabilities4 7#i7 ,funding for workforce and facilities ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may allocate funds annually to private shipyards to sustain a minimum workforce and maintain repair facilities1 in such amounts and under such conditions as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#aj7 ,small business requirements ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall issue guidance to address set-aside requirements for small businesses that enables the roles for large and small shipyards described in paragraph 7#f74 7c7 ,implementation flexibility ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may-- 7#a7 determine specific methods1 contract types1 funding levels1 and operational details consistent with the requirements and authorities under this section2 and 7#b7 adapt existing processes or develop new approaches to carry out such requirements and authorities4 7d7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the following3 7#a7 ,how the ,navy will implement the requirements of this section1 including with respect to the roles of type commanders1 regional maintenance centers1 project managers1 port engineers1 ship commanding officers1 and contracting officers4 7#b7 ,the planned funding approach for workforce stability1 shipyard assignments1 and spare parts procurement4 7#c7 ,a timeline for initial implementation1 including any pilot programs1 and full deployment across all regional maintenance centers4 7#d7 ,metrics to measure success1 such as on-time completion of maintenance1 cost control1 and readiness improvements4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,port engineer ,the term port engineer means the technical expert on a ship's condition who advises on repairs and standards4 7#b7 ,project manager ,the term project manager means the individual responsible for overseeing a ship's maintenance period4 7#c7 ,regional maintenance center ,the term regional maintenance center means an organization of the ,navy that supports ship maintenance in a specific region1 such as in ,norfolk1 ,virginia1 ,san ,diego1 ,california1 ,mayport1 ,florida1 ,everett1 ,washington1 and ,pearl ,harbor1 ,hawaii4 7#d7 ,ship commanding officer ,the term ship commanding officer means the commanding officer of a ,navy surface ship undergoing maintenance4 7#e7 ,type commander ,the term type commander means the flag officer in charge of a surface force1 such as ,commander1 ,naval ,surface ,force ,atlantic1 and ,commander1 ,naval ,surface ,force1 ,pacific ,fleet4 7f7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate on ,january #a1 #bjca4 #cbb4 ,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 requirements 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 qualification of 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 for private entities to submit proposals for 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 demonstrate potential to improve maintenance efficiency1 safety1 or cost-effectiveness4 7#d7 ,qualification decision ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall make a qualification decision with respect to a proposal submitted pursuant to the process established under paragraph 7#a7 based on technical merit and the need of the ,navy4 7d7 ,third-party review 7#a7 ,in general ,for any advanced technology or process included in a proposal submitted pursuant to the process established under subsection 7c7 and not selected for qualification or approval1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall enter into a contract with an independent third-party reviewer to assess the decision4 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 ,congress an unaltered report that-- 7,a7 evaluates the rationale of the ,secretary2 7,b7 states agreement or disagreement with the decision and rationale2 and 7,c7 includes recommendations if applicable4 7e7 ,priority ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may prioritize 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 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall update policies1 specifications1 guidance1 and contracts to integrate and fully adopt advanced technologies and processes as required by subsection 7a74 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 detailing timelines to qualify and approve 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 #cbc4 ,delegation to ,united ,states ,transportation ,command of mitigating vulnerabilities and risks associated with contested logistics for ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,on and after the date recommended under subsection 7c77#b77;,b77v71 the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command shall be responsible for-- 7#a7 mitigating vulnerabilities and risks associated with contested logistics for the ,department of ,defense on a global basis2 and 7#b7 planning and operations of the ,joint ,deployment and ,distribution ,enterprise 7in this section referred to as the ,,jdde7 relating to contested logistics across all domains1 including the movement of forces and material from the source of supply to the designated point of need of the commander of the combatant command receiving support4 7b7 ,required coordination ,in carrying out the responsibilities under subsection 7a71 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the secretaries of the military departments1 the commanders of the combatant commands1 the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7c7 ,reporting requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,secretary of each military department1 the commanders of the combatant commands1 the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that provides an in-depth gap assessment on the ability of the ,,jdde to project1 maneuver1 and sustain the joint force in contested environments and provide recommendations to resolve or mitigate those gaps4 7#b7 ,elements of report ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be oriented on-- 7i7 mitigating risks2 7ii7 improving the ability of the ,,jdde to operate in contested environments2 and 7iii7 establishing the ,commander of ,united ,states ,transportation ,command to be the element responsible for global contested logistics2 and 7,b7 include-- 7i7 a description of the organizational responsibilities of elements of the ,,jdde as of the date of the report and the ability of the ,,jdde to project1 maneuver1 and sustain the joint force2 7ii7 a description of the intent and capability of adversaries to the ,united ,states to disrupt the ability of the ,,jdde to project1 maneuver1 and sustain the joint force2 7iii7 a description of the responsibilities to protect the operations of the ,,jdde1 to include physical protection and protection of command and control systems of the ,,jdde from cyber threats2 7iv7 recommendations for changes in statutes1 authorities1 resources1 responsibilities1 and processes within the ,,jdde to establish the ,commander of ,united ,states ,transportation ,command to be the element responsible for global contested logistics2 and 7v7 a recommended date1 not later than one year after the date on which the report is submitted to the congressional defense committees1 for the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command to assume responsibility for contested logistics from the source of supply to the designated point of need of the commander of the combatant command receiving support4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted in classified form1 but if so1 shall include an unclassified executive summary4 7d7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,interim briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command shall provide to the congressional defense committees an interim briefing on the development of the report required under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,final briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command shall provide to the congressional defense committees a final briefing on the report required under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,rule of construction ,except to the extent that1 before ,january #a1 #bjbf1 a responsibility specified in subsection 7a7 was a specific function of one of agencies or components specified in subsection 7b71 nothing under this section shall be construed as-- 7#a7 limiting any other function of those agencies or components2 or 7#b7 requiring the transfer of any function1 personnel1 or asset from those agencies or components to the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command4 7f7 ,contested logistics defined ,in this section1 the term contested logistics means logistics that occur under conditions in which an adversary or competitor deliberately seeks or has sought to deny1 disrupt1 destroy1 or defeat friendly force logistics operations1 facilities1 and activities across any of the multiple domains4 #cbd4 ,requirements for ,department of ,defense aircraft operations near commercial airports 7a7 ,risk mitigation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require all aircraft of the ,department of ,defense that operate near commercial airports to be equipped with position broadcast technology and shall direct the development of standard operating procedures that maximize the use of such technology4 7b7 ,coordination with ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a program for sharing aviation safety data for aircraft of the ,department of ,defense1 to include near misses and mishaps1 with the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7c7 ,reports on near misses 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives 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 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives 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 #cbe4 ,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 the amphibious warship that retains an operationally available amphibious warship until the end of the ,obligation and ,work ,limiting ,date for the construction contract for a replacement amphibious warship1 as necessary to meet the requirements under section #hjfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #cbf4 ,prohibition on closure of ,army organic industrial base sites 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall not take any action to close1 mothball1 divest1 deactivate1 or otherwise render inoperable any facility that is part of the organic industrial base of the ,army1 including any depot1 arsenal1 ammunition plant1 manufacturing center1 or facility of a center of industrial and technical excellence1 unless-- 7#a7 a similar or replacement facility has already been created2 and 7#b7 the action is authorized-- 7,a7 in accordance with the provisions of this section2 or 7,b7 pursuant to an ,act of ,congress4 7b7 ,scope ,the prohibition in subsection 7a7 applies to all facilities operated or maintained as part of the organic industrial base of the ,army1 whether ,government-owned and ,government-operated or ,government-owned and contractor-operated4 7c7 ,exception for safety 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may suspend operations or limit access to a facility covered by this section if such action is necessary to address an imminent threat to the health and safety of personnel or to mitigate substantial environmental hazards4 7#b7 ,report required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that describes any action taken under paragraph 7#a7 not later than #ae days after the date on which such suspension of operations or limitation of access is initiated4 7d7 ,national security waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary determines that such a waiver is necessary to address a critical national security interest of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,notification required ,not later than #cj days prior to exercising the waiver under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7,a7 a written notification of the intent to waive the prohibition2 7,b7 a detailed justification for the waiver1 including an assessment of the national security interest at stake2 7,c7 an evaluation of potential impacts to the readiness1 industrial base capacity1 and surge requirements of the ,army2 and 7,d7 a description of any mitigation measures to be implemented4 7e7 ,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 7a7 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 and 7,d7 a description of any action by the ,secretary of ,defense taken pursuant to subsection 7c7 or 7d7 during the one-year period preceding submission of the report4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,mothball ,the term mothball means placing a facility in inactive status while maintaining it in a condition such that it could be reactivated at some future time4 7#b7 ,organic industrial base of the ,army ,the term organic industrial base of the ,army means the network of ,government-owned facilities that provide manufacturing1 maintenance1 storage1 and readiness support for ,army materiel and munitions1 including the facilities listed in the ,army ,organic ,industrial ,base ,modernization ,implementation ,plan1 dated ,april #ab1 #bjbb4 #cbg4 ,establishment of ,defense ,personal ,property ,management ,office under ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 the ,defense ,personal ,property ,management ,office of the ,department of ,defense shall be established within the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness2 and 7#b7 the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall assume responsibility for all functions1 personnel1 and other matters of the ,defense ,personal ,property ,management ,office4 7b7 ,regulations ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations to implement subsection 7a74 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the plan and timeline for the implementation of subsection 7a74 #cbh4 ,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 exercise selected under subsection 7a71 shall identify for 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 demonstration includes 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 an interim briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives that includes-- 7#a7 identification of the specific exercises selected for demonstration1 including the combatant commanders participating in this demonstration and identification of a point of contact within the combatant command responsible2 7#b7 identification of the specific commercial artificial intelligence tool or tools to be demonstrated1 including the contractual mean or other agreement used to facilitate the use of the commercial artificial intelligence tool2 7#c7 notional timelines and resource needs for each demonstration2 and 7#d7 metrics to be used to assess the efficacy of such tools used in each demonstration4 7e7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the conclusion of the exercises selected under subsection 7a71 the commander of the combatant command overseeing the exercise shall provide 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 impact 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 #cbi4 ,pilot program on arsenal workload sustainment 7a7 ,establishment of pilot program ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program to be known as the ,arsenal ,workload ,sustainment ,pilot ,program 7in this section referred to as the pilot program74 7b7 ,duration ,the pilot program shall be conducted for a period of five years4 7c7 ,preferences for procurement actions or solicitations 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall give a preference to any procurement action or solicitation by a non-public partner who will enter into a public-private partnership with the ,secretary in the source selection process if such non-public partner will use an arsenal of the ,department of the ,army that is owned and operated by the ,united ,states ,government as a partner in any type of contractual agreement with the ,united ,states ,government4 7#b7 ,further preference ,in selecting non-public partners under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall give a preference to non-public partners that ensure an equitable workshare is performed under the partnership by employees of the ,department of ,defense to protect critical skills in the organic industrial base4 7d7 ,regulations ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations governing how a non-public partner shall be given a preference required under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,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 appropriate congressional committees a report on the activities carried out under the pilot program1 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 workload at an arsenal of the ,department of the ,army that is owned and operated by the ,united ,states ,government that was achieved in the prior fiscal year1 whether directly or through public-private partnerships under the pilot program4 7,b7 ,an assessment of relevant budget accounts where such an arsenal can be utilized to meet future procurement needs of the ,department of ,defense1 irrespective of cost4 7,c7 ,an outlook of expected workload at each such arsenal during the period covered by the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,the capital investments required to be made at each such arsenal to ensure compliance and operational capacity4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,non-public partner ,the term non-public partner means a corporation1 individual1 university1 or nonprofit organization that is not part of the ,united ,states ,government4 ,d ,reports #cca4 ,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 #ccb4 ,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 #ccc4 ,annual report on funding and status of interim remedial actions of ,department of ,defense relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #afj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bgag4 ,annual report on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the funding and status of interim remedial actions of the ,department of ,defense relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7in this section referred to as ,,pfas74 7b7 ,elements ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall include information regarding the following3 7#a7 ,the total amounts budgeted and obligated1 for the current fiscal year and for any prior fiscal year1 per site at each installation of the ,department of ,defense1 for interim remedial actions of the ,department relating to ,,pfas4 7#b7 ,in the case of each report after the initial report1 the total amounts budgeted1 obligated1 and expended1 per site at each installation1 on such actions since the previous report4 7#c7 ,the general and operating status of interim remedial actions related to ,,pfas per site at each installation1 including-- 7,a7 a list of all announced or selected interim remedial actions1 and for each such action1 the function and role of the action with respect to addressing ,,pfas at the installation2 7,b7 for each action listed1 a phase-specific status update1 including whether-- 7i7 the design is pending1 in progress1 or completed2 7ii7 contracting is pending1 in solicitation1 awarded1 or delayed2 7iii7 construction or execution has begun1 is in progress1 is completed1 or is delayed2 7iv7 the action is currently operating1 including an assessment of the duration of such action and any performance metrics available2 7,c7 identification of actions that are one-time in nature 7such as soil removal and disposal71 and the status of each action2 7,d7 timelines for completion of each phase1 including original projected timelines and any updates2 7,e7 for any phase delayed by more than one year beyond the original projection1 a site-specific explanation for the delay2 and 7,f7 identification of any administrative1 regulatory1 funding1 or other barriers contributing to delays or budgetary effects1 along with the plan of the ,secretary to address each such barrier4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bgaf the following3 #bgag4 ,annual report on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 4 7b7 ,required remediation acceleration 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 perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances remediation acceleration strategy1 which shall include-- 7#a7 criteria for prioritizing military installations based on risk to human health1 environmental impact1 and proximity to affected communities2 7#b7 timelines for completing each phase of the cleanup process under the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq472 7#c7 a plan for deploying additional resources1 technologies1 or personnel to reduce delays1 including an identification of-- 7,a7 the number of laboratories that are accredited by the ,environmental ,laboratory ,accreditation ,program of the ,department of ,defense to test for ,,pfas2 and 7,b7 the number of laboratories that are in the process of being so accredited2 and 7#d7 benchmarks for evaluating performance of each military department or defense agency on response efforts relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7c7 ,public transparency 7#a7 ,dashboard ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall make publicly available an accessible online dashboard that includes the actions of the ,department of ,defense relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7#b7 ,elements ,the dashboard required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a summary of-- 7,a7 site-by-site funding levels and expenditures at each installation of the ,department2 7,b7 the status of remediation and investigation efforts2 7,c7 projected and actual completion timelines2 and 7,d7 points of contact for community engagement4 7#c7 ,update ,the ,secretary shall update the dashboard required under paragraph 7#a7 not less frequently than semiannually4 ,e ,other ,matters #cda4 ,provision of sports foods and third-party certified dietary supplements to members of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command 7a7 ,use of amounts ,the ,secretary of ,defense may use amounts appropriated to the ,department of ,defense for ,major ,force ,program #aa for the procurement of sports foods and third-party certified dietary supplements and the distribution of such foods and supplements to members of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command 7in this section referred to as the ,,ussocom74 7b7 ,acquisition and distribution 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall authorize the ,,ussocom to acquire sports foods and third-party certified dietary supplements and to distribute such foods and supplements to members of the ,,ussocom1 subject to the requirements under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to-- 7,a7 augment morale1 welfare1 and recreation funds or activities2 or 7,b7 augment or replace the budget or services of dining facilities of the ,department4 7c7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall ensure the ,commander of the ,,ussocom establishes requirements for the procurement and distribution of sports foods and third-party certified dietary supplements under this section and shall require compliance with ,department of ,defense ,instruction #facj4jf 7relating to the use of use of dietary supplements in the ,department of ,defense7 and the ,prohibited ,dietary ,supplement ,ingredients ,list of the ,department of ,defense1 or successor similar instruction or list1 to ensure that-- 7#a7 dietary supplements procured under this section are certified by a non-,department third-party certifying organization that has been vetted by the ,operation ,supplement ,safety program of the ,department for end-product quality assurance1 confirming no contaminants1 ingredients1 substances1 or their synonyms prohibited by the ,department2 7#b7 sports foods procured under this section are free of ingredients1 substances1 and their synonyms prohibited by the ,department2 and 7#c7 under the program guidance and oversight of a primary care sports medicine physician1 sports foods and third-party certified dietary supplements are acquired by units of the ,,ussocom and distributed by credentialed and privileged registered 7performance7 dietitians or medical clinicians with prescribing authority 7such as a medical doctor1 doctor of osteopathic medicine1 physician assistant1 or nurse practitioner7 assigned to or supporting the ,,ussocom at the operational unit level4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that assesses 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 ,dietary supplement ,the term dietary supplement has the meaning given that term in section #bja7;ff7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba7;ff77 and requires nutrition labeling in the form of a ,supplement ,facts ,panel4 7#b7 ,sports foods ,the term sports foods means food products-- 7,a7 intended to deliver essential energy 7calories7 and nutrients at the right time to members of the ,,ussocom to ensure critical combat and medical readiness2 and 7,b7 containing nutrition labeling in the form of a ,nutrition ,facts ,panel4 #cdb4 ,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 shall 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 include1 at a minimum1 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 #cdc4 ,requirements for contracts relating to permanent change of station moving process 7a7 ,in general ,for any renegotiation of the contract under the ,global ,household ,goods ,contract in place as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 or negotiation of a new contract under the ,global ,household ,goods ,contract or any successor program or contract1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall require that the following oversight mechanisms are included in the final contract agreement3 7#a7 ,the prime contractor shall submit to the ,secretary a summary document outlining the key terms and conditions of each subcontract agreement related to capacity1 performance1 and compliance with the contract requirements1 which shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the guaranteed capacity of each subcontractor 7including 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 requirements under the contract4 7#c7 ,the prime contractor shall submit to the ,secretary regular performance reports on its subcontractors1 including metrics related to on-time pickup1 on-time delivery1 damage claim rates1 customer satisfaction1 and compliance with contract requirements4 7#d7 ,the prime contractor shall submit to the ,secretary a subcontractor management plan outlining its processes for selecting1 monitoring1 and managing subcontractors1 including a description of how the prime contractor ensures subcontractor compliance with all applicable laws1 regulations1 and contract requirements4 7#e7 ,the prime contractor shall maintain a robust risk management plan that addresses potential disruptions to the subcontractor network1 such as financial instability1 natural disasters1 or labor disputes4 7#f7 ,not less frequently than monthly1 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 under the contract4 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 shall be permitted to audit subcontractor records with reasonable notice to the prime contractor4 7#aj7 ,the contract shall incorporate a fixed-price contract line item number for monthly overhead1 separating it from the rates associated with the costs of moves4 7#aa7 ,the prime contractor shall establish a database that the ,secretary can access on a real-time basis to ensure compliance with this section4 7b7 ,considerations for successor contracts ,for any successor contract to the ,global ,household ,goods ,contract entered into after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall consider1 during development of an acquisition strategy and execution strategy1 in addition to the requirements under subsection 7a71 the following3 7#a7 ,the incorporation of a fixed-price contract line item number for monthly overhead1 separating it from the rates associated with the costs of moves4 7#b7 ,contracts under the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation for lanes that account for more than one percent of total permanent change of station move volume and tender of service contracts for the remaining lanes4 7#c7 ,tiered incentive awards for higher levels of capacity4 7#d7 ,the establishment of a database that the ,secretary can access on a real-time basis to ensure compliance with this section4 7c7 ,incorporation of proposals ,the ,secretary may incorporate any proposal of the prime contractor into a final contract negotiated or renegotiated under this section that ensures advertised performance capabilities are met4 #cdd4 ,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 for fiscal year #bjbf to the ,army may be obligated or expended for the solicitation for proposals or to 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 total7 and is scheduled to be completed in ,may #bjbf2 7#b7 the ,secretary of the ,army 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 has fully assessed and validated the outcomes of such training pilot1 including cost1 operational effectiveness1 safety1 and training efficacy2 7#c7 the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the results of such training pilot and the rationale for any proposed changes to training systems or platforms resulting from such training pilot2 7#d7 an independent assessment of the business case analysis and implementation plan for such transformation has been conducted by the ,office of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 which shall include-- 7,a7 an analysis of the cost to produce an aviator qualified under ,initial ,entry ,rotary ,wing ,training ,phases #a #b utilizing the current training model and aircraft as well as the cost to produce such an aviator utilizing the helicopter flight school training proof of concept model and aircraft2 7,b7 an assessment of the risks and benefits of outsourcing ,initial ,entry ,rotary ,wing training requirements2 7,c7 total costs for the existing training ecosystem for ,initial ,entry ,rotary ,wing2 and 7,d7 an identification of measures taken to mitigate costs and enhance training within the existing training ecosystem2 7#e7 the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a report containing the results of such assessment and a detailed justification of how the findings from such assessment support proceeding with any such transformation2 and 7#f7 the ,secretary briefs the congressional defense committees on-- 7,a7 the outcomes and findings of the training pilot specified 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 #cde4 ,conveyance of certain aircraft from ,air ,force to ,arizona ,aviation ,historical ,group1 ,phoenix1 ,arizona 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 may convey to the ,arizona ,aviation ,historical ,group1 ,phoenix1 ,arizona 7in this section referred to as the ,group71 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in five ,t-#cg;,b trainer aircraft and any available spare parts for such aircraft that the ,secretary has determined are surplus to need4 7b7 ,conveyance at no cost to the ,united ,states ,the conveyance of an aircraft under subsection 7a7 shall be made at no cost to the ,united ,states4 ,any costs associated with such conveyance1 costs of determining compliance with terms of the conveyance1 and costs of operation and maintenance of the aircraft conveyed shall be borne by the ,group4 #cdf4 ,limitation on use of funds by the ,army until submittal of plan to integrate ,joint ,munitions ,command and ,army ,sustainment ,command 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated to the ,army for fiscal year #bjbf may be used to restructure the commands of the ,army until the ,secretary 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 ,joint ,munitions ,command and the ,army ,sustainment ,command4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed comparison of the old organizational structures of the commands of the ,army compared with the proposed new integration construct for such organizational structures1 including any changes to reporting chains1 leadership roles1 and workforce4 7#b7 ,the planned timeline for implementation of such integration4 7#c7 ,any plans for changing the numbers1 duty locations1 or responsibilities of personnel under the ,joint ,munitions ,command and the ,army ,sustainment ,command4 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 ,joint ,munitions ,command and the ,army ,sustainment ,command and the plan of the ,army for mitigating those impacts4 #cdg4 ,limitation on use of certain funds of the ,air ,force until acquisition strategy submitted to maintain ,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 purposes1 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 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 #cdh4 ,pilot program for contracted amphibious air resources for the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in conjunction with the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 may establish and maintain 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 ,sunset ,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 #cdi4 ,naming of certain assets of the ,department of ,defense in the ,commonwealth of ,virginia 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement the naming recommendations for assets of the ,department of ,defense in the ,commonwealth of ,virginia that were adopted by the ,commission4 7b7 ,prohibition relating to overriding recommendations ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not change the name of an asset of the ,department of ,defense in the ,commonwealth of ,virginia that was adopted by the ,commission to any name other than the name that was adopted4 7c7 ,commission defined ,in this section1 the term ,commission means the commission established under section #cgj7;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 #aac note74 ,,iv ,military personnel authorizations ,a ,active ,forces #dja4 ,end strengths for active forces ,the ,armed ,forces are authorized strengths for active duty personnel as of ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army1 #ded1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,navy1 #cdd1fjj4 7#c7 ,the ,marine ,corps1 #agb1cjj4 7#d7 ,the ,air ,force1 #cba1ejj4 7#e7 ,the ,space ,force1 #aj1djj4 ,b ,reserve forces #daa4 ,end strengths for selected reserve 7a7 ,in general ,the ,armed ,forces are authorized strengths for ,selected ,reserve personnel of the reserve components as of ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #cbh1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,army ,reserve1 #agb1jjj4 7#c7 ,the ,navy ,reserve1 #eg1ejj4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #cc1fjj4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #ajf1cjj4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #fg1ejj4 7#g7 ,the ,coast ,guard ,reserve1 #g1jjj4 7b7 ,end strength reductions ,the end strengths prescribed by subsection 7a7 for the ,selected ,reserve of any reserve component shall be proportionately reduced by-- 7#a7 the total authorized strength of units organized to serve as units of the ,selected ,reserve of such component which are on active duty 7other than for training7 at the end of the fiscal year2 and 7#b7 the total number of individual members not in units organized to serve as units of the ,selected ,reserve of such component who are on active duty 7other than for training or for unsatisfactory participation in training7 without their consent at the end of the fiscal year4 7c7 ,end strength increases ,whenever units or individual members of the ,selected ,reserve for any reserve component are released from active duty during any fiscal year1 the end strength prescribed for such fiscal year for the ,selected ,reserve of such reserve component shall be increased proportionately by the total authorized strengths of such units and by the total number of such individual members4 #dab4 ,end strengths for reserves on active duty in support of the reserves ,within the end strengths prescribed in section #daa7;a71 the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces are authorized1 as of ,september #cj1 #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 #aj1acb4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #b1djj4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #be1ihb4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #f1caa4 #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 #bb1bid4 7#b7 ,for the ,army ,reserve1 #f1dib4 7#c7 ,for the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #aj1gdd4 7#d7 ,for the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #f1fig4 7b7 ,limitation on number of temporary military technicians 7dual status7 ,the number of temporary military technicians 7dual status7 employed under the authority of subsection 7a7 may not exceed #be percent of the total authorized number specified in such subsection4 7c7 ,limitation ,under no circumstances may a military technician 7dual status7 employed under the authority of this section be coerced by a ,state into accepting an offer of realignment or conversion to any other military status1 including as a member of the ,active1 ,guard1 and ,reserve component4 ,if a military technician 7dual status7 declines to participate in such realignment or conversion1 no further action will be taken against the individual or the individual's position4 #dad4 ,maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support ,during fiscal year #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 appropriations #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 ,v ,military ,personnel ,policy ,a ,officer ,personnel ,policy #eja4 ,statutory adjustment to reflect transfer of certain general officer billets 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 #ejb4 ,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 before 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 before 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 before 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 #ejc4 ,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 7#b7 by inserting before subsection 7b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following new subsection3 7a7 7#a7 ,judge advocates subject to this chapter must be-- 7,a7 admitted to the practice of law before the highest court of a ,state1 ,territory1 ,commonwealth1 or the ,district of ,columbia1 and maintain an active license to practice before such court2 7,b7 subject to the jurisdiction's disciplinary review process2 and 7,c7 in compliance with such other requirements as the cognizant authority has set to remain eligible to practice law4 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 judge advocates in their respective services to perform legal duties if such officers become noncompliant with the requirements in paragraph 7#a74 ,judge advocates and legal officers suspended or disbarred from the practice of law within a jurisdiction shall not perform legal duties4 4 7#c7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,trial counsel and defense counsel ,section #hbg7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #bg7;b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 is amended by amending paragraph 7#a7 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#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #bd;a7b77#a7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 is amended by amending subparagraph 7,a7 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 #ejd4 ,modification of waiver authority related to joint qualified officer requirement prior to promotion to general or flag grade ,section #fai;a7b77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a72 and 7#b7 redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively4 #eje4 ,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 #ejf4 ,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 #ejg4 ,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 the percentage limitation in section #acgj7;b77#e77;,c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be equal to #ae percent of the authorized active-duty strength for that fiscal year for officers of that ,armed ,force in the applicable grade4 ,b ,reserve ,component ,management #eaa4 ,expansion of authority to waive limitations on release of reserves from active duty within two years of retirement eligibility ,section #abfhf7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking an order to active duty that specifies a period of less than #ahj days and inserting an order to active duty that specifies a period of less than #cfe days4 #eab4 ,disestablishment of ,navy ,reserve ,center system ,the ,secretary of the ,navy 7or a designee of the ,secretary7 shall-- 7#a7 direct the disestablishment of the ,navy ,reserve ,center system2 7#b7 transfer all ,navy reserve administrative readiness functions to the responsibility and cognizance of ,navy reserve unit commanding officers or ,navy reserve community directors1 as appropriate2 and 7#c7 reassign each member of an active or reserve component of the ,navy assigned to the ,navy ,reserve ,center system as of the date of the enactment of this ,act within the active or reserve component of the member or transfer the member to the inactive reserve1 as applicable4 #eac4 ,national ,guard personnel authorities 7a7 ,army ,national ,guard ,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 7#b7 an officer of the ,army ,national ,guard transferred to the inactive ,army ,national ,guard pursuant to paragraph 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 unit2 7#c7 a warrant 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#d7 a warrant officer of the ,army ,national ,guard transferred to the inactive ,army ,national ,guard pursuant to paragraph 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 7b7 ,air ,national ,guard ,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 paragraph 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 #ead4 ,national ,guard personnel disaster response duty ,chapter #c of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #cbi as section #ccj2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #cbh the following new section3 #cbi4 ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty3 disaster response duty 7a7 ,disaster response authority ,when a ,governor has declared an emergency due to a disaster1 the ,secretary of ,defense may authorize the ,governor to direct ,national ,guard personnel serving under section #cbh of this title to perform duties in response to1 or in preparation for1 such disaster4 7b7 ,requirements ,the disaster response duty described in subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 may be performed to the extent that the performance of the 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#b7 shall not exceed #ad days per person per calendar year unless the ,president has declared a disaster under title ,,iv of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj et seq474 7c7 ,liability ,a member described in subsection 7a7 is not an instrumentality of the ,united ,states with respect to any act or omission in carrying out a disaster response duty pursuant to this section4 ,the ,united ,states shall not be responsible for any claim or judgment arising from the use of ,national ,guard personnel under this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term disaster response duty means duty performed by a member of the ,national ,guard at the direction of the ,governor of the ,state and pursuant to an emergency declaration by such ,governor in response to a disaster or in preparation for an imminent disaster4 7#b7 ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 4 ,c ,general ,service ,authorities and ,military ,records #eba4 ,chief of ,naval ,personnel ,section #hjha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,the ,chief of ,naval ,personnel shall be responsible for overall management1 oversight1 and administration of ,navy military and civilian employees4 4 #ebb4 ,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 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 submission42 and 7#c7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,if the member submits a formal appeal1 the ,secretary concerned shall conduct a fitness for duty determination consisting of either a records review or an impartial appellate hearing1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 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 #ebc4 ,technical correction related to convalescent leave for academy 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#a71 by striking ,sections #gja and inserting ,except as provided under subsection 7c71 sections #gja4 #ebd4 ,recognition of remotely piloted aircraft crew 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall establish a status identifier or equivalent recognition to denote the combat participation of remotely piloted aircraft 7,,rpa7 crew members who conduct operations in direct support of combat missions4 ,the identifier shall be designed to enable appropriate consideration by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs in the administration of benefits and services that account for combat-related service1 consistent with how traditional combat designators are treated4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to require the ,department of ,defense to categorize service described in subsection 7a7 as equivalent to service involving physical presence in a combat zone4 ,d ,military ,justice and ,other ,legal ,matters #eca4 ,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 that 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 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #afija et seq474 #ecb4 ,quarterly reports on sexual assault prevention and response efforts 7a7 ,quarterly reports required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the activities1 progress1 and performance metrics of the ,sexual ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,office 7,,sapro7 for the preceding quarter4 7b7 ,elements ,each report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,updates on the implementation status of ongoing and new ,,sapro initiatives1 including any reforms mandated by statute1 executive order1 or internal ,department of ,defense directive4 7#b7 ,metrics on reported sexual assault cases1 broken down by military service and component1 including status of case processing and outcomes4 7#c7 ,updates on the staffing1 resourcing1 and activities of the ,office of ,special ,trial ,counsel4 7#d7 ,performance metrics and outcome-based evaluations of prevention programs and training effectiveness4 7#e7 ,progress towards meeting the ,department's goals related to survivor care1 victim advocacy1 and commander accountability4 7#f7 ,interagency coordination and alignment with civilian best practices or recommendations from external advisory bodies4 7#g7 ,any challenges1 shortfalls1 or recommendations for legislative or policy changes to improve effectiveness4 7c7 ,form ,each report shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex if necessary4 ,e ,member ,education1 ,training1 and ,transition #eda4 ,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 #edb4 ,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 #edc4 ,army ,university ,chapter #gea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #gdjf the following new section3 #gdjg4 ,army ,university 7a7 ,in general ,there is an ,army ,university4 ,the ,army ,university shall integrate all of the professional military education institutions within the ,army into a single educational structure to provide economic policy1 governance1 and innovation to such institutions4 7b7 ,component centers and schools ,component centers and schools of the ,army ,university include the following3 7#a7 ,the ,army ,war ,college4 7#b7 ,the ,united ,states ,army ,command and ,general ,staff ,college4 7#c7 ,the ,army ,warrant ,officer ,career ,college4 7#d7 ,the ,army ,management ,staff ,college4 7#e7 ,the ,western ,hemisphere ,institute for ,security ,cooperation4 7#f7 ,any additional colleges1 centers of excellence1 and schools that the ,secretary of the ,army determines appropriate4 4 #edd4 ,integration of the ,secretary of ,defense ,strategic ,thinkers ,program 7a7 ,integration with professional military education 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 congressional defense committees a report detailing the ,department of ,defense's plan to obtain ,military ,education ,level ,one 7,,mel-#a7 credit for the ,strategic ,thinkers ,program 7,,stp74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a detailed assessment of how the ,,stp enhances strategic thought and decision-making among military and civilian leaders2 7,b7 a history of the utilization of past graduates of the ,,stp2 7,c7 a plan to identify specific positions in the ,department that will best utilize the skills and abilities of future program graduates2 7,d7 a description of the measures to obtain ,,mel-#a credit for completing ,,stp1 including recommendations on current authorities that could be utilized to grant ,,mel-#a credit to program graduates2 7,e7 recommendations for expanding participation among military officers and civilian officials2 and 7,f7 an implementation timeline and associated resourcing requirements4 7b7 ,implementation and oversight ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate an appropriate office within the ,department to manage the ,,stp and implement ,,mel-#a credit for ,,stp completion4 ,the designated office shall provide an annual briefing to the congressional defense committees on the status of awarding ,,mel-#a credit1 program effectiveness1 and any legislative or funding adjustments necessary to support continued program success4 #ede4 ,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 #edf4 ,mandatory training on government ethics and national security law 7a7 ,annual training on government ethics and standards of conduct ,the ,secretaries of the military departments shall ensure that all members of the ,armed ,forces in their respective departments are trained annually in government ethics and standards of conduct4 7b7 ,training on the law of armed conflict and rules of engagement ,the ,secretaries of the military departments shall ensure that all members of the ,armed ,forces in their respective departments are trained on the following topics1 including within #ij days of a mobilization or deployment1 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 ,conduct4 #edg4 ,prohibition on consideration of race1 sex1 color1 ethnicity1 national origin1 or religion in service academy admissions decisions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,service ,academies may not consider race1 sex1 color1 ethnicity1 national origin1 or religion in admissions decisions4 7b7 ,service ,academy defined ,in this section1 the term ,service ,academy has the meaning given the term in section #cdg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #edh4 ,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 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 a recipient 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 #edi4 ,pathway for cadets and midshipmen to play professional sports 7a7 ,repeal of certain restrictions ,section #eec of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #beib71 and the amendments made by such section1 are repealed4 7b7 ,authority 7#a7 ,united ,states ,military ,academy ,section #gddh7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 except as provided under paragraph 7#e71 after ,that2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,that1 upon graduation1 a cadet may seek employment as a professional athlete or ,olympic athlete if the cadet is drafted or signs a free agent contract with a professional sports entity1 in which case the cadet will incur a five-year service obligation upon employment as a professional or ,olympic athlete and will1 if no longer employed as a professional or ,olympic athlete1 return as a regular officer in the active component for a five-year service obligation4 ,if the cadet is ineligible to return to active service1 the cadet shall repay the government for the cost of his or her education4 4 7#b7 ,united ,states ,naval ,academy ,section #hdei7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 except as provided under paragraph 7#e71 after ,that2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,that1 upon graduation1 a midshipman may seek employment as a professional athlete or ,olympic athlete if the midshipman is drafted or signs a free agent contract with a professional sports entity1 in which case the midshipman will incur a five-year service obligation upon employment as a professional or ,olympic athlete and will1 if no longer employed as a professional or ,olympic athlete1 return as a regular officer in the active component for a five-year service obligation4 ,if the midshipman is ineligible to return to active service1 the midshipman shall repay the government for the cost of his or her education4 4 7#c7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy ,section #iddh7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 except as provided under paragraph 7#e71 after ,that2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,that1 upon graduation1 a cadet may seek employment as a professional athlete or ,olympic athlete if the cadet is drafted or signs a free agent contract with a professional sports entity1 in which case the cadet will incur a five-year service obligation upon employment as a professional or ,olympic athlete and will1 if no longer employed as a professional or ,olympic athlete1 return as a regular officer in the active component for a five-year service obligation4 ,if the cadet is ineligible to return to active service1 the cadet shall repay the government for the cost of his or her education4 4 ,f ,military ,family ,readiness and ,dependents' ,education ,i ,dependents' ,education #eea4 ,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 #bj1jjj1jjj shall be available for use by the ,secretary of ,defense to make payments to local educational agencies determined by the ,secretary to have higher concentrations of military children with severe disabilities4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the ,department's evaluation of each local educational agency with higher concentrations of military children with severe disabilities and subsequent determination of the amounts of impact aid each such agency shall receive4 #eeb4 ,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 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 ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall implement the following measures to improve and clarify guidance relating to special education provided by schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,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 ,briefings required 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,director shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives 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 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 shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the progress made in implementing the measures described in subsection 7a7-- 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 that each such measure has been implemented4 #eec4 ,enrollment of children of certain ,american ,red ,cross employees in defense dependents' education system ,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 #eed4 ,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 #eee4 ,administration of college admissions tests by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity ,the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity shall require schools operated by the ,activity-- 7#a7 to offer to administer and1 if such an offer is accepted1 administer at least one college admissions test to each student in the eleventh grade2 and 7#b7 to provide the parents of each such student with the option for the student to take a college admissions test of the parents' choice1 including any test that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 #eef4 ,support for expanding early child care options for members of the ,armed ,forces and their families 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may-- 7#a7 direct the ,secretaries of the military departments-- 7,a7 to identify gaps between existing early child care needs and available eligible child care providers2 7,b7 to use resources of the ,department of ,defense to support eligible child care providers in recruitment and retention of employees1 including through professional development and financial incentives for such employees2 and 7,c7 to seek to enter into an interagency partnership with a ,federal agency with the ability to place national service participants and volunteers trained in education services1 including senior volunteer programs1 at military child development centers in accordance with applicable national service laws and with all the benefits accorded to such participants and volunteers2 and 7#b7 provide training and resource subsidies to eligible child care providers and networks of such providers4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible child care provider ,the term eligible child care provider has the meaning given that term in section #feh,p of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihehn74 7#b7 ,military child development center ,the term military child development center has the meaning given that term in section #ahjj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eeg4 ,improved counseling and access to information relating to foster care for military families 7a7 ,training for counselors 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require all counselors assigned to a ,family ,advocacy ,program or ,military and ,family ,life program at a military installation in the ,united ,states to be trained in the requirements and resources relating to foster care of the ,state in which the installation is located4 7#b7 ,foster care liaisons ,a counselor who has received training under paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as a foster care liaison4 7b7 ,inclusion of foster care information on ,military ,one,source ,the ,secretary shall require ,military ,one,source to include a mechanism for military families to obtain information on foster care1 including the requirements and resources relating to foster care of each ,state4 7c7 ,consultation with ,administration for ,children and ,families ,the ,secretary shall seek guidance from the ,administration for ,children and ,families of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services with respect to obtaining resources relating to foster care for military families1 including curricula for training under paragraph 7#a74 #eeh4 ,pilot program on recruitment and retention of employees for child development programs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may develop and implement a pilot program to assess the effectiveness of increasing compensation or other benefits for employees of child development programs on military installations in improving the ability of such programs to recruit and retain such employees4 7b7 ,compensation ,if the ,secretary implements the pilot program authorized by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide for the payment of compensation to employees of child development programs under the pilot program at a fair and competitive wage that maintains sustainable and high-quality child care conditions4 7c7 ,selection of locations 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary implements the pilot program authorized by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall select not fewer than three military installations for purposes of carrying out the pilot program4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in selecting military installations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider military installations with child development programs-- 7,a7 with a shortage of qualified employees2 or 7,b7 subject to other conditions identified by the ,secretary that affect the ability of the programs to operate at full capacity4 7d7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary may prescribe such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section4 7e7 ,duration of pilot program ,if the ,secretary implements the pilot program authorized by subsection 7a71 the pilot program shall-- 7#a7 commence on the date on which the ,secretary prescribes regulations under subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 terminate on the date that is #c years after the date described in paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,briefings required 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,if the ,secretary implements the pilot program authorized by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 when the pilot program commences in accordance with subsection 7e77#a71 brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on-- 7,a7 the military installations selected under subsection 7c7 for purposes of carrying out the pilot program2 7,b7 the data that informed those selections2 and 7,c7 the compensation or other benefits to be offered under the pilot program4 7#b7 ,final briefing ,if the ,secretary implements the pilot program authorized by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 not later than #ahj days before the pilot program terminates in accordance with subsection 7e77#b71 brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the outcomes and findings of the pilot program1 including-- 7,a7 data collected and analyses conducted under the pilot program with respect to the relationship between increased compensation for employees of child development programs and improved recruitment or retention of those employees2 and 7,b7 any recommendations with respect to increases in compensation or other benefits for employees of child development programs across the ,department of ,defense as a result of the pilot program4 7g7 ,child development program defined ,in this section1 the term child development program means a program to provide child care services for children1 between birth through #ab years of age1 of members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense4 #eei4 ,report on unmet need for child care in areas with significant populations of members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the unmet need for child care in areas with populations of members of the ,armed ,forces that includes-- 7#a7 an assessment of-- 7,a7 the unmet need for each military installation1 specifically those families who have no childcare at all2 7,b7 the military families on the waitlist for a child development center on an installation who may be using a family childcare home or fee assistance until they can get off of the waitlist2 and 7,c7 areas where there may be significant challenges providing care to dependents under the age of #e2 7#b7 a review of the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to recruit and retain eligible child care providers2 and 7#c7 a plan for meeting the unmet need for child care4 7b7 ,appropriate committees of congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,,ii ,other ,matters #efa4 ,legal assistance for guardianship transfers 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of each military department shall provide to members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty access to legal services provided by an attorney specializing in guardianship transfers in each ,state in which a military installation is located4 7b7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,september #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of each military department shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the following3 7#a7 ,a plan for implementing the requirement to provide access to legal services described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,any challenges associated with implementation of that requirement4 7#c7 ,data on the number of members of the ,armed ,forces with guardianship of incapacitated adult dependents or a plan to gather such data4 7#d7 ,any other matters the ,secretary considers relevant4 ,g ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps #ega4 ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps instructor qualifications ,the ,secretary concerned may not issue a policy under section #bjca7;d77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 that requires a former officer or noncommissioned officer to have more than #h years of service to serve as a ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps instructor4 #egb4 ,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 ,code2 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 #egc4 ,number of ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps units ,section #ede7;a7 of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the first subsection designated subsection 7i71 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 4 ,h ,decorations and ,other ,awards1 ,miscellaneous ,reports1 and ,other ,matters #eha4 ,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 is authorized to make an honorary promotion1 including a posthumous honorary promotion1 for 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 given to a member described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be commensurate with such member's contributions to the armed forces or the national defense4 7#c7 ,the authority shall not be used to award an honorary promotion solely on the basis that an individual described in paragraph 7#a7 was recommended for such promotion prior to separating from service4 7#d7 ,the ,secretaries of the military departments are 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 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretaries of the military departments2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,secretary and inserting ,secretaries of the military departments4 #ehb4 ,national ,week of ,military ,recruitment 7a7 ,designation ,chapter #a of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #adi4 ,national ,week of ,military ,recruitment 7a7 ,designation ,the last full week of ,september is the ,national ,week of ,military ,recruitment4 7b7 ,proclamation ,the ,president is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of the ,united ,states to observe the ,national ,week of ,military ,recruitment with appropriate ceremonies and activities4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #a of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #adh the following new item3 #adi4 ,national ,week of ,military ,recruitment4 4 #ehc4 ,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 ,percentage of nonprior service enlisted accessions scoring below the thirty-first percentile on the ,armed ,forces ,qualification ,test upon original enlistment4 7#b7 ,percentage of nonprior service enlisted accessions scoring 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 #ehd4 ,recruiter access to secondary schools ,section #ejc7;c77#a77;,a7 of chapter #ca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending clause 7i7 to read as follows3 7i7 shall provide military recruiters the same access to the campus of each secondary school served by the local educational agency for the purpose of recruiting students who are at least #ag years of age that is provided to any prospective employer1 institution of higher education1 or other recruiter2 2 7#b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking provide to military recruiters access to and inserting facilitate upon request made by military recruiters for military recruiting purposes not fewer than four in-person recruitment events per academic year1 across different grading periods1 which may include2 and 7#c7 by amending clause 7iii7 to read as follows3 7iii7 shall provide to military recruiters within #fj days of the commencement of the academic year1 and thereafter within #cj days of a recruiter request1 access to secondary school student names1 academic grade1 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 #ehe4 ,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 #c7;h77#a77;,h7 of the ,government ,charge ,card ,abuse ,prevention ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-aid2 #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 ,a ,pay and ,allowances #fja4 ,modifications to calculation of basic allowance for subsistence for enlisted members ,section #djb of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following new paragraph 7#a73 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-- 7i7 except as provided by clause 7ii71 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 each ,october #a2 and 7ii7 in the case of such a member who is subject to monthly deduction from pay for meals under section #ajaa7;b7 of this title1 the amount computed under clause 7i7 reduced by the amount of such deduction from pay1 in accordance with policies prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,b7 ,the monthly rate of basic allowance for subsistence to be in effect for an enlisted member for a year under subparagraph 7,a77i7 may not decrease relative to the rate in effect for the preceding year4 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7b77#a7 and inserting subsection 7b77#a77;,a77i74 #fjb4 ,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 ensure that each pay statement issued to a member of the ,armed ,forces includes1 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 the pay1 allowance1 or deduction is made2 7#b7 the purpose of the pay1 allowance1 or deduction2 7#c7 the criteria for determining eligibility of the member for the pay1 allowance1 or deduction2 and 7#d7 possible changes in the eligibility of the member for the pay1 allowance1 or deduction1 including the circumstances under which the pay1 allowance1 or deduction may be suspended1 expire1 or modified4 7b7 ,requirements ,the descriptions required to be included on a pay statement under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7#a7 accessible directly on the pay statement2 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 #fjc4 ,increased awareness and improved calculation of rates for basic allowance for housing 7a7 ,increasing awareness ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to improve transparency of the calculation of the basic allowance for housing under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 by-- 7#a7 developing a clear1 accessible document that explains how rates of the basic allowance for housing 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 their eligibility for or rate of basic allowance for housing-- 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 basic allowance for housing received by such members is intended to support in each locality4 7b7 ,development of alternative methodology ,consistent with the recommendations of the #adth ,quadrennial ,review of ,military ,compensation issued under section #ajjh7;b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 develop a methodology to compute rates of the basic allowance for housing using an approach based on the number of bedrooms in a housing unit and incorporating available and verified occupied rental market data2 7#b7 conduct a pilot program using the methodology developed under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 using that methodology1 set notional rates for the basic allowance for housing for #bjbf and #bjbg for a minimum of #aj military housing areas4 7c7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall provide a briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives that includes-- 7#a7 a comparison of the notional rates set under subsection 7b77#c7 with the actual rates for basic allowance for housing for #bjbf and #bjbg2 7#b7 a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of-- 7,a7 the methodology used as of the date of the enactment of this ,act for setting rates for the basic allowance for housing2 and 7,b7 using the methodology developed under subsection 7b77#a7 for setting such rates2 7#c7 a determination of whether the methodology developed under subsection 7b77#a7 is more or less likely than the methodology described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 to ensure that rates for the basic allowance for housing are set based upon a #ie percent statistical confidence that the estimated median rent is within #aj percent of the actual median rent in local military housing areas2 7#d7 a cost estimate for #bjbg under both the methodology described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 and the methodology developed under subsection 7b77#a72 7#e7 an identification of any additional legislative authority required to fully implement the methodology developed under subsection 7b77#a72 and 7#f7 the recommendation of the ,secretary with respect to whether to implement the use of the methodology developed under subsection 7b77#a7 and the timing for such implementation4 #fjd4 ,military compensation educational campaign 7a7 ,in general ,consistent with the recommendations of the #adth ,quadrennial ,review of ,military ,compensation issued under section #ajjh7;b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 and not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall commence a #ab-month educational campaign to improve the understanding and awareness of members of the ,armed ,forces and their families with respect to the major components of monetary and nonmonetary military compensation4 7b7 ,elements ,at a minimum1 the 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 their families2 and 7#f7 nonmonetary benefits4 ,b ,special and ,incentive ,pay #faa4 ,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 #fab4 ,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 #fac4 ,pilot program on improving retention of members with degrees in their fields of specialty 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of paying incentive pay to certain enlisted members of the ,armed ,forces with degrees in their fields of specialty to improve the retention of such members4 7b7 ,payment of incentive pay ,under the pilot program required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary concerned may pay monthly incentive pay to a member of the ,armed ,forces who-- 7#a7 is an enlisted member2 7#b7 has less than #d years of service in the ,armed ,forces2 7#c7 has a degree in the member's field of specialty1 as determined by the ,secretary concerned2 and 7#d7 commits to reenlisting4 7c7 ,termination ,the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,report required ,after the termination under subsection 7c7 of the pilot program required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the effectiveness of the pilot program in retaining highly qualified members that includes an assessment of-- 7#a7 the effect of the pilot program on retention rates2 7#b7 satisfaction of members with the pilot program2 and 7#c7 the overall cost-effectiveness of the pilot program4 7e7 ,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 ,c ,other ,matters #fba4 ,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 #fbb4 ,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 #fbc4 ,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 #fbd4 ,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 respectively4 #fbe4 ,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 #fbf4 ,provision of counseling on housing for members of the ,armed ,forces ,section #iib of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,the ,secretary concerned may1 subject to the applicable requirements of this section1 enter into contracts to provide counseling under this paragraph with individuals and organizations that provide counseling with respect to housing1 including-- 7i7 organizations that are certified under section #ajf7;e7 of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjax7e772 and 7ii7 other individuals and organizations the ,secretary concerned determines are qualified to provide helpful1 unbiased counseling with respect to housing4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#c71 by striking and mortgages and inserting mortgages1 and other financial products related to the purchase or lease of a primary residence 7and information on fees related to such products74 #fbg4 ,program to provide ,government-funded transportation for certain members of the ,armed ,forces stationed overseas 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a program to provide ,government-funded transportation for unaccompanied members of the ,armed ,forces from designated overseas locations to the members' homes of record1 or to other locations of comparable or lesser cost1 in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,eligibility ,transportation under this section may be provided to a member of the ,armed ,forces who-- 7#a7 is assigned to an overseas duty location designated by the ,secretary for purposes of this section2 7#b7 is serving an unaccompanied tour of at least #bd consecutive months at such location1 including any authorized extensions2 and 7#c7 is otherwise eligible in accordance with implementing regulations prescribed by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,transportation mode ,transportation under this section may be provided using military air in accordance with established space-available policies or through commercial air travel1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,limitations ,the ,secretary may prescribe limitations on the number of authorized trips per overseas tour1 and may restrict travel during certain periods at the beginning or end of such tours4 7e7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary shall prescribe regulations to implement this section1 including the designation of eligible overseas duty locations and specified destinations4 7f7 ,additional limitations ,transportation provided under this section shall be subject to applicable restrictions1 including compliance with the ,department of ,defense ,foreign ,clearance ,guide1 and limitations on the use of ,government travel cards for any leisure-related expenses4 #fbh4 ,prohibition on procurement and commissary sales of seafood originating or processed in the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,prohibition on procurement of seafood originating or processed in the ,people's ,republic of ,china for military dining facilities 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided by paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c71 the ,secretary of ,defense may not enter into a contract for the procurement of seafood that originates or is processed in the ,people's ,republic of ,china for use in military dining facilities1 including galleys onboard ,united ,states naval vessels4 7#b7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,undue burden ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 or a designee of the ,secretary1 may grant exceptions to the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 to facilities on military installations located outside of the ,united ,states if such prohibition would unduly burden or prevent seafood from being served at such facility4 7,b7 ,united states vessels visiting foreign ports ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 or a designee of the ,secretary1 may grant exceptions to the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 to ,united ,states vessels visiting foreign ports4 7#c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,prohibition on sales of seafood originating in the people's republic of china at commissary stores 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bdhd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 ,prohibition on sales of seafood originating in the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided by paragraph 7#b71 raw or processed seafood or seafood products originating in the ,people's ,republic of ,china may not be sold at commissary stores4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under paragraph 7#a74 4 7#b7 ,briefing on compliance ,section #bdha7;c77#d7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,f72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following new subparagraph 7,e73 7,e7 an assessment of compliance with the prohibition under section #bdhd7l7 of this title2 and 4 7#c7 ,transition rules 7,a7 ,applicability ,the prohibition under subsection 7l7 of section #bdhd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a71 shall apply on and after the date that is #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,disposal of remaining stock ,the ,director of the ,defense ,commissary ,agency may determine how to dispose of any stock covered by the prohibition under subsection 7l7 of section #bdhd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a71 that remains as of the date described in subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,effective date ,the prohibitions under this section1 and the amendments made by this section1 shall take effect #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,vii ,health ,care ,provisions ,a ,,tricare1 ,brain ,health1 and ,other ,health ,care ,benefits #gja4 ,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 #gjb4 ,expansion of eligibility for hearing aids to include children of retired members of the ,uniformed ,services enrolled in family coverage under ,,tricare ,select ,section #ajgg7;a77#af77;,b77ii7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or ,,tricare ,select before the period at the end4 #gjc4 ,assessment of behavioral health and social health conditions of military personnel and their families assigned to ,creech ,air ,force ,base1 ,nevada 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 shall assess the behavioral health and social health conditions of members of the ,air ,force assigned to ,creech ,air ,force ,base1 ,nevada1 and their families related to such assignment4 7b7 ,tools used ,in carrying out the assessment required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall use tools such as site assistance visits1 behavioral health epidemiological consultations1 and community-wide assessments4 7c7 ,elements of assessment ,the assessment required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 establish the behavioral health and social health outcomes that impact individual1 family1 and unit readiness at ,creech ,air ,force ,base2 7#b7 identify factors1 to include unique social and occupational stressors1 affecting the behavioral health and social health of members of the ,air ,force and their families stationed at ,creech ,air ,force ,base2 and 7#c7 make recommendations to address those factors and to improve the health and readiness of members of the ,air ,force and their families stationed at ,creech ,air ,force ,base1 and in doing so1 advancing the readiness of the ,air ,force4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the methods used to conduct the assessment required under subsection 7a7 and on the findings and recommendations of the assessment4 #gjd4 ,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 the ,defense ,criminal ,investigative ,service 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 #gje4 ,fertility treatment for certain members of the uniformed services and dependents 7a7 ,fertility treatment ,chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ajgdo the following new section3 #ajgdp4 ,fertility treatment for certain active duty members of the uniformed services and their dependents 7a7 ,coverage ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that fertility-related care for a member of the uniformed services on active duty 7or a dependent of such a member7 shall be covered under ,,tricare ,prime and ,,tricare ,select4 7b7 ,in vitro fertilization ,in the case of in vitro fertilization treatment furnished to an individual pursuant to subsection 7a71 coverage under such subsection shall include-- 7#a7 not fewer than three completed oocyte retrievals2 and 7#b7 unlimited embryo transfers provided in accordance with the guidelines of the ,american ,society for ,reproductive ,medicine1 using single embryo transfer when recommended and medically appropriate4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term infertility means a disease1 condition1 or status characterized by-- 7,a7 the failure to establish a pregnancy or to carry a pregnancy to live birth after regular1 unprotected sexual intercourse in accordance with the guidelines of the ,american ,society for ,reproductive ,medicine2 7,b7 the inability of an individual to reproduce without medical intervention either as a single individual or with the partner of the individual2 or 7,c7 the findings of a licensed physician based on the medical1 sexual1 and reproductive history1 age1 physical findings1 or diagnostic testing of the individual4 7#b7 ,the term fertility-related care means-- 7,a7 the diagnosis of infertility2 and 7,b7 fertility treatment4 7#c7 ,the term fertility treatment includes the following3 7,a7 ,in vitro fertilization or other treatments or procedures in which human oocytes1 embryos1 or sperm are handled when clinically appropriate4 7,b7 ,sperm retrieval4 7,c7 ,egg retrieval4 7,d7 ,preservation of human oocytes1 embryos1 or sperm4 7,e7 ,artificial insemination1 including intravaginal insemination1 intracervical insemination1 and intrauterine insemination4 7,f7 ,transfer of reproductive genetic material4 7,g7 ,medications as prescribed or necessary for fertility4 7,h7 ,fertility treatment coordination4 7,i7 ,such other information1 referrals1 treatments1 procedures1 testing1 medications1 laboratory services1 technologies1 and services facilitating reproduction as determined appropriate by the ,secretary of ,defense4 4 7b7 ,program on fertility treatment coordination ,chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aaaj;c4 ,program on fertility-related care coordination 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a program on the coordination of fertility-related care by the ,secretary for purposes of ensuring patients receive timely fertility-related care4 7b7 ,training and support ,in carrying out the program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide to community health care providers training and support with respect to the unique needs of members of the uniformed services and the dependents of such members4 7c7 ,fertility-,related care defined ,in this section1 the term fertility-related care has the meaning given that term in section #ajgdp7c7 of this title4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ajgi7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ba7 ,fertility-related care shall be provided in accordance with section #ajgdp of this title4 4 7d7 ,exclusion from contracts for former members and their dependents ,section #ajhf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting subsections 7d7 and 7j72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7j7 ,a plan contracted for under subsection 7a7 may not include coverage for services under section #ajgdp of this title for former members of the uniformed services or dependents of former members of the uniformed services4 4 7e7 ,regulations ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations or subregulatory guidance regarding the implementation of the amendments made by this section4 7f7 ,application ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to services provided on or after ,october #a1 #bjbg4 7g7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section shall be construed-- 7#a7 to provide new benefits to or alter existing benefits for former members of the uniformed services or the dependents of former members of the uniformed services2 or 7#b7 to authorize the ,secretary of ,defense to make payments related to human cloning1 artificial womb technology1 or international surrogacy4 #gjf4 ,restriction on performance of sex change surgeries 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ajic the following new section3 #ajic;a4 ,performance of sex change surgeries3 restrictions 7a7 ,restriction on use of funds ,funds available to the ,department of ,defense may not be used to perform or facilitate sex change surgeries4 7b7 ,restriction on use of facilities ,no military medical treatment facility or other facility of the ,department of ,defense may be used to perform or facilitate a sex change surgery4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajic the following new item3 #ajic;a4 ,performance of sex change surgeries3 restrictions4 4 ,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 be a joint qualified officer in accordance with section #ffa of this title4 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;c7k74 #gab4 ,establishment of policies for priority assignment of medical personnel of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish policies for the priority assignment of medical personnel of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,application to military departments ,the ,secretary of each military department shall assign medical personnel within that military department consistent with the policies established under subsection 7a7 and in coordination with the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency4 7c7 ,reassignment 7#a7 ,in general ,if1 in the judgment of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of a military department fails to comply with the assignment priorities established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may authorize the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency to reassign medical personnel of that military department in accordance with the policies established under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the effective date of any reassignment under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on such reassignment4 #gac4 ,graduate medical education partnership demonstration program 7a7 ,demonstration program required ,notwithstanding section #aajd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to establish a demonstration program to expand partnerships between covered medical facilities of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the demonstration program under subsection 7a7 is to increase case volume for graduate medical education programs of the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,parameters ,in seeking to establish a demonstration program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall make efforts to ensure the following3 7#a7 ,credentialing and privileging of medical personnel as necessary to work in any covered medical facility4 7#b7 ,expedited access to installations of the ,department of ,defense for the purpose of providing medical care under the demonstration program to non-,department of ,defense beneficiaries4 7#c7 ,inclusion of in-kind or non-cash payment or reimbursement for expenses incurred under the demonstration program4 7d7 ,annual briefing ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter1 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 this section4 7e7 ,covered medical facility defined ,in this section1 the term covered medical facility means-- 7#a7 a medical facility of the ,department of ,defense with a certified graduate medical education program2 and 7#b7 any medical facility of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7f7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjcb4 #gad4 ,modification of administration of medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services 7a7 ,in general ,section #bgcc;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking subsection 7h7 and inserting subsection 7i72 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#f71 by striking subsection 7h7 and inserting subsection 7i72 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking subsection 7h7 and inserting subsection 7i72 7#d7 by re-designating subsections 7g7 through 7k7 as subsections 7h7 through 7l71 respectively2 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection3 7g7 ,appeals 7#a7 ,any appeal from the denial of a claim under this section shall be considered by a third-party review board jointly established by the ,judge ,advocates ,general of the ,army1 the ,navy1 and the ,air ,force4 7#b7 ,the third-party review board established under paragraph 7#a7 shall consist of not more than five members1 all of whom possess sufficient legal or medical background1 or both4 7#c7 ,a claimant under this section that seeks an appeal under paragraph 7#a7 may submit the appeal directly to the third-party review board established under such paragraph4 7#d7 ,in considering an appeal from the denial of a claim under this section1 the third-party review board established under paragraph 7#a7 shall1 at the request of the claimant1 allow for a hearing on the merits of the appeal in an adversarial nature4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to a claimant seeking an appeal under paragraph 7#a7 a copy of any response to the appeal that is submitted on behalf of the ,department of ,defense4 7#f7 ,the third-party review board established under paragraph 7#a7 shall not consist of any member of the uniformed services or civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense4 4 7b7 ,appointment of members ,not later than #ahj days after the effective date described in subsection 7d71 the ,judge ,advocates ,general of the ,army1 the ,navy1 and the ,air ,force shall jointly appoint members to the board established under subsection 7g77#a7 of section #bgcc;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a77#e74 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the establishment of the board required under subsection 7g77#a7 of section #bgcc;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a77#e71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report indicating-- 7#a7 the membership of the board2 7#b7 the qualifying background of each member of the board2 and 7#c7 a statement indicating the independence of each member of the board from the ,department of ,defense4 7d7 ,effective date ,this section1 and the amendments made by this section1 shall take effect on the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #gae4 ,improvement of transition of medics in the ,armed ,forces to the civilian workforce in health care occupations 7a7 ,recommendations required ,the ,secretary concerned1 in consultation with each of the ,states 7through the ,defense-,state ,liaison ,office of the ,department of ,defense71 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall develop recommendations to improve the transition of medics under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned into the civilian workforce in health care occupations1 including as certified nurse aides1 licensed practical nurses1 or medical assistants4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7#a7 identify any barriers-- 7,a7 to improving the ability of the ,secretary concerned to determine and communicate how the military credentials and experience of a medic separating from the ,armed ,forces translate to credentialed civilian employment in health care occupations2 7,b7 that exist to the standardization among the ,armed ,forces of military medic credentials and experience and the alignment of such credentials and experience to credentialed civilian employment in health care occupations2 7,c7 that exist to ensuring members of the ,armed ,forces with military medic credentials and experience have earned the equivalent civilian credential prior to separation from the ,armed ,forces in addition to receiving their military credentials2 7,d7 to the increased establishment and uptake of accelerated or bridge programs to assist separating members of the ,armed ,forces in translating military credentials and experience into civilian health care credentials and employment2 7,e7 to increasing the availability and accessibility of preparatory activities under the ,skill,bridge program established under section #aadc7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in the health care sector for members of the ,armed ,forces preparing for separation1 to include-- 7i7 the approval timeline for separating members to participate in ,skill,bridge programs in the health care sector2 and 7ii7 requirements to return to their duty station for out-processing2 and 7,f7 to providing information on civilian health care credentials and employment under the ,transition ,assistance ,program to medics separating from the ,armed ,forces1 including information on ,state-by-,state licensing and credentialing2 and 7#b7 consider the potential impact of-- 7,a7 clarification by ,states through legislation1 actions of ,state licensing boards1 or actions of ,state credentialing boards of the civilian equivalents of certain military credentials and experience in health care2 7,b7 implementation1 including through ,state-provided incentives1 of accelerated programs to bridge military medic credentials and experience with civilian health care credentials and licenses2 7,c7 financial support or incentives by ,states to increase the availability and accessibility of such programs2 7,d7 requiring the military departments to align military health care credentials with civilian equivalents2 and 7,e7 requiring the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,department of ,labor to track and report the number of separated members of the ,armed ,forces with health care-related military credentials and experience who continue in the civilian health care sector1 including the type of employment they pursue4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary concerned shall submit to the relevant committees of ,congress a report containing-- 7#a7 the recommendations developed under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 a plan to implement those recommendations4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,medic ,the term medic means a member of the ,armed ,forces acting in a clinical health care-related occupation while serving in the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,relevant committees of ,congress ,the term relevant committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions1 and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce1 and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense1 with respect to matters concerning the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 with respect to matters concerning the ,coast ,guard when it is not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy4 7#d7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands that have a ,defense-,state ,liaison ,office4 7#e7 ,transition ,assistance ,program ,the term ,transition ,assistance ,program means the program of the ,department of ,defense for pre-separation counseling1 employment assistance1 and other transitional services provided under sections #aadb and #aadd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gaf4 ,improvement of provider directory accuracy for specialty care providers under the ,,tricare program 7a7 ,in general ,by not later than five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency 7in this section referred to as the ,director7 shall ensure that the accuracy of the provider directory under the ,,tricare program for all specialty care provider types reaches an average accuracy across all specialty care providers of not less than #gj percent4 7b7 ,measurement of accuracy ,average accuracy under subsection 7a7 shall be measured biannually and shall be disaggregated by provider type for each specialty care provider group4 7c7 ,inclusion in contracts ,the ,director shall ensure that each managed care contract under the ,,tricare program includes requirements that the managed care contractor comply with the accuracy requirement under subsection 7a71 including by requiring each such contractor to-- 7#a7 conduct comprehensive outreach campaigns1 to include electronic and non-electronic means1 and mass email campaigns to network providers providing-- 7,a7 information relating to ,t-#e ,contract penalties associated with inaccurate provider directory information2 7,b7 resources2 and 7,c7 direct links for providers to update their directory information2 7#b7 make it a condition of joining the ,,tricare network managed by such contractor for providers to validate their provider directory information not less frequently than quarterly2 7#c7 ensure that when providers file for reimbursement1 such providers are prompted to review and verify their directory accuracy2 and 7#d7 create a mechanism by which beneficiaries under the ,,tricare program can report provider directory inaccuracy to the contractor4 7d7 ,other methods ,the ,director shall carry out any other methods that the ,director finds useful for the improvement of provider directory accuracy4 7e7 ,testing of directory information ,not less frequently than quarterly1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall conduct random tests1 encompassing all specialty care provider types1 of the accuracy of information relating to specialty care providers contained in the provider directory under the ,,tricare program4 7f7 ,reports and briefings 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,director shall submit a report and provide a briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on progress towards reaching the average accuracy target required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the techniques that are most effective in improving accuracy of provider directories4 7,b7 ,an identification of the authorities or tools that the ,defense ,health ,agency lacks for improving such accuracy4 7,c7 ,an identification of challenges specific to each specialty care provider type that limit such accuracy4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the impact of efforts of the ,defense ,health ,agency towards improving such accuracy on providers either leaving the ,,tricare program or on the willingness of non-network providers to join the ,,tricare program4 7g7 ,comptroller ,general review ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a holistic review of provider directory accuracy under the ,,tricare program to measure the progress of the ,director towards meeting the requirement under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report on the review conducted under paragraph 7#a74 #gag4 ,review of disclosure requirements under processes and forms relating to health care provider credentialing and privileging of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,review ,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-- 7#a7 identify questions1 required disclosures1 or other information required to be provided by the applicant that asks or requires the applicant to disclose mental1 behavioral1 psychological1 or other related health conditions of the applicant1 including requirements contained in-- 7,a7 applications for credentialing1 peer reference1 or competency assessment2 and 7,b7 employee manuals1 guidance1 and policies of the ,department of ,defense governing the requirements for credentialing1 privileging1 or employment of health care providers2 7#b7 review and compare credentialing1 peer reference1 and competency assessment forms for health care providers across the military departments and the ,defense ,health ,agency1 including a review of-- 7,a7 which forms require disclosure of mental1 behavioral1 psychological1 or other related health conditions2 and 7,b7 whether such disclosure of mental1 behavioral1 psychological1 or other related health conditions include past and current diagnoses and treatment4 7b7 ,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 the following3 7#a7 ,the findings of the review require under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,a detailed plan outlining steps the ,secretary has taken or will take1 including a timeline for completion of such steps1 to update the processes and forms reviewed under such subsection to refrain from requiring disclosures of mental1 behavioral1 psychological1 or other related health conditions when there is no current impairment1 including an identification of the steps the ,secretary will take to engage advocates outside the ,department of ,defense who have subject matter expertise4 7c7 ,covered applicant defined ,in this section1 the term covered applicant means an applicant for a position as a health care provider who-- 7#a7 is required to go through a credentialing and privileging process2 and 7#b7 provides care-- 7,a7 at a military medical treatment facility or other clinic 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 ,reports and ,other ,matters #gba4 ,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 congressional defense committees a comprehensive1 strategic infectious disease medical research plan 7referred to in this section as the ,plan74 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the ,plan shall describe-- 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 and 7,c7 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 ,code72 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 ,congressional ,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 and 7,e7 the ,defense ,threat ,reduction ,agency2 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 ,defense2 and 7#d7 the efforts of the ,secretary to coordinate with other ,federal departments and agencies 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-- 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 #d following fiscal years1 disaggregated by the activities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of subsection 7b72 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 ,plan2 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 ,plan2 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 used2 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 ,plan2 7#f7 with respect to each project under military construction accounts1 the country1 location1 project title1 and project amount by fiscal year2 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 used2 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 used2 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 #gbb4 ,extension of authority for ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund ,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 #adba of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei71 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 #gbc4 ,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 improve the testing1 identification1 and analysis of usage of covered drugs and 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 ,minimum requirements ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall establish1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 at least one wastewater surveillance system for monitoring of use of covered drugs at one installation2 and 7#b7 at least one wastewater surveillance system for monitoring of infectious diseases at one installation4 7d7 ,duration ,the pilot program shall be carried out during a two-year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the pilot program4 7e7 ,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 7f7 ,covered drug defined ,in this section1 the term covered drug-- 7#a7 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 means a drug included on schedule ,i or schedule ,,ii established under section #bjb of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hab72 and 7#b7 does not include a drug that-- 7,a7 was newly included on such schedule ,i or schedule ,,ii2 7,b7 was previously approved under section #eje of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cee72 and 7,c7 received such approval not later than #bj years before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,title ,,viii--,acquisition policy1 acquisition management1 and related matters ,subtitle ,a--,acquisition policy and management ,sec4 #hja4 ,transition of program executive officer role to portfolio acquisition executive4 ,sec4 #hjb4 ,capstone requirements4 ,sec4 #hjc4 ,modification to acquisition strategy4 ,sec4 #hjd4 ,modifications to modular open systems approach4 ,sec4 #hje4 ,alternative test and evaluation pathway for designated defense acquisition programs4 ,sec4 #hjf4 ,department of ,defense member of ,cost ,accounting ,standards ,board4 ,sec4 #hjg4 ,combatant command experimentation authority4 ,subtitle ,b--,amendments to general contracting authorities1 procedures1 and limitations ,sec4 #hba4 ,modification to nontraditional defense contractor definitions4 ,sec4 #hbb4 ,financing for covered activities4 ,sec4 #hbc4 ,exemptions for nontraditional defense contractors4 ,sec4 #hbd4 ,modifications to treatment of certain products and services as commercial products and commercial services4 ,sec4 #hbe4 ,modifications to commercial products and commercial services4 ,sec4 #hbf4 ,modifications to commercial solutions openings4 ,sec4 #hbg4 ,modifications to other transactions4 ,sec4 #hbh4 ,modifications to procurement for experimental purposes4 ,sec4 #hbi4 ,consumption-based solutions4 ,sec4 #hcj4 ,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 #hca4 ,modifications to relationship of other provisions of law to procurement of commercial products and commercial services4 ,sec4 #hcb4 ,limitation on required flowdown of contract clauses to subcontractors providing commercial products or commercial services4 ,sec4 #hcc4 ,references in contracts to ,department of ,defense policy documents1 instructions1 and manuals4 ,sec4 #hcd4 ,uninsurable risk on certain contracts4 ,sec4 #hce4 ,reporting of price increases4 ,sec4 #hcf4 ,instructions for continued operational readiness4 ,sec4 #hcg4 ,indemnification of contractors against nuclear and unusually hazardous risks4 ,sec4 #hch4 ,late submission of cost and pricing data as invalid defense to contract price reductions for defective cost or pricing data4 ,sec4 #hci4 ,modifications to submissions of cost or pricing data4 ,subtitle ,c--,industrial base matters ,sec4 #hda4 ,repeal of limitations on certain ,department of ,defense ,executive ,agent authority4 ,sec4 #hdb4 ,small unmanned aircraft system industrial base remediation plan4 ,sec4 #hdc4 ,application of national security waiver for strategic materials sourcing requirement to sensitive materials4 ,sec4 #hdd4 ,prohibition on acquisition of clothing and fabric from countries of concern under domestic-sourcing waivers4 ,sec4 #hde4 ,mitigation of risks related to foreign ownership1 control1 or influence of ,department of ,defense contractors or subcontractors4 ,sec4 #hdf4 ,prohibition of procurement of molybdenum1 gallium1 or germanium from non-allied foreign nations and authorization for production from recovered material4 ,sec4 #hdg4 ,sourcing options for certain critical products4 ,sec4 #hdh4 ,prohibiting the purchase of photovoltaic modules or inverters from ,foreign ,entities of ,concern4 ,sec4 #hdi4 ,modernization of ,army arsenals4 ,sec4 #hdi;,a4 ,modifications to ,defense ,industrial ,base ,fund4 ,subtitle ,d--,small business matters ,sec4 #hea4 ,,apex ,accelerators4 ,subtitle ,e--,other matters ,sec4 #hfa4 ,clarification of procurement prohibition related to acquisition of materials mined1 refined1 and separated in certain countries4 ,sec4 #hfb4 ,independent study on the acquisition workforce of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #hfc4 ,expedited acceptance program for supply chain illumination4 ,sec4 #hfd4 ,simultaneous conflicts critical munitions report4 ,sec4 #hfe4 ,permanent extension and modification of demonstration and prototyping program to advance international product support capabilities in a contested logistics environment4 ,sec4 #hff4 ,estimate of ally and partner demand for ,united ,states-produced munitions and specified expendables4 ,sec4 #hfg4 ,reform of contractor performance information requirements4 ,sec4 #hfh4 ,repeals of existing law to streamline the defense acquisition process4 ,sec4 #hfi4 ,enhancement of defense supply chain resilience and secondary source qualification4 ,sec4 #hgj4 ,enhanced product support management for integrated sustainment of weapon systems4 ,sec4 #hga4 ,modifications to current defense acquisition requirements4 ,sec4 #hgb4 ,minimum production levels for munitions4 ,sec4 #hgc4 ,processes for incentivizing contractor expansion of sources of supply4 ,sec4 #hgd4 ,duty-free entry of supplies procured by ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #hge4 ,other transaction authority reporting4 ,sec4 #hgf4 ,assessment of competitive effects of defense contractor transactions4 ,sec4 #hgg4 ,evaluation of ,,tp-,link telecommunications equipment for designation as covered telecommunications equipment or services4 ,sec4 #hgh4 ,country-of-origin disclosure requirements for generic drugs purchased by the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #hgi4 ,phase-out of computer and printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by ,china4 ,sec4 #hhj4 ,prohibition on operation1 procurement1 and contracting related to foreign-made additive manufacturing machines4 ,,viii ,acquisition policy1 acquisition management1 and related matters ,a ,acquisition policy and management #hja4 ,transition of program executive officer role to portfolio acquisition executive 7a7 ,definition ,section #agcg7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,the term portfolio acquisition executive refers to the member of the acquisition workforce responsible for the overall management of requirements1 programming1 and acquisition of defense acquisition capabilities4 ,these capabilities are assigned by the service acquisition executive or component acquisition executive4 ,the portfolio acquisition executive has direct control over all necessary officials and functional support1 including the ability to provide input into performance evaluations1 to the maximum extent practicable4 ,this authority provides them with all necessary authority to develop1 procure1 and sustain military capabilities4 ,for purposes of managing requirements1 the portfolio acquisition executive is subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the chief of the military service1 while remaining under the overall authority1 direction1 and control of the service acquisition executive or component acquisition executive4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure a minimum of non-statutory guidance and approvals issued by officials external to the portfolio acquisition executives4 4 7b7 ,critical acquisition positions ,section #agca7;a77#a77;,b77i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,program executive officer and inserting ,portfolio acquisition executive4 7c7 ,position qualifications ,section #agce7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,program executive officers and inserting ,portfolio acquisition executive2 and 7#b7 by striking program executive officer and inserting portfolio acquisition executive4 7d7 ,government performance of certain acquisition functions ,section #agjf7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,program executive officer and inserting ,portfolio acquisition executive2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,deputy program executive officer and inserting ,deputy portfolio acquisition executive4 7e7 ,duties related to cadre of intellectual property experts ,section #agjg7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking program executive officer and inserting portfolio acquisition executive4 7f7 ,portfolio acquisition executive office ,section #aeji of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #afg;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking program executive office each place that it appears and inserting portfolio acquisition executive office2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking program executive office in the subsection heading and inserting portfolio acquisition executive office4 7g7 ,technology release and foreign disclosure reform initiative ,section #iah7;a77#b77;,d77ii7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note7 is amended by striking program executive officer and inserting portfolio acquisition executive4 7h7 ,software development and software acquisition training and management programs ,section #hfb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agda note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,a71 by striking program executive officers and inserting portfolio acquisition executives2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking program executive officer and inserting portfolio acquisition executive2 and 7,b7 by striking program executive officer and inserting portfolio acquisition executive4 7i7 ,authority to establish different minimum requirements ,section #agfd7;b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,program executive officer and inserting ,portfolio acquisition executive4 7j7 ,prizes for advanced technology achievements ,section #djbe7;g77#b77;,c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking program executive officer both places it appears and inserting portfolio acquisition executive4 7k7 ,rating chains for system program managers ,section #cbc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #afif7 is amended by striking program executive officer and inserting portfolio acquisition executive4 7l7 ,space system acquisition and the adaptive acquisition framework ,section #hjg of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,program executive officer and inserting ,portfolio acquisition executive2 and 7,b7 by striking program executive officer and inserting portfolio acquisition executive2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#f7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,program executive officer and inserting ,portfolio acquisition executive2 and 7,b7 by striking program executive officer and inserting portfolio acquisition executive4 #hjb4 ,capstone requirements ,chapter #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cbji4 ,capstone requirements 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of each military department shall establish a capstone requirement approach for three or more portfolio acquisition executives for which that official has responsibility to enable greater speed1 agility1 and innovation in fielding military capabilities4 ,each such capstone requirement shall be established in consultation with the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council4 7b7 ,elements ,under the capstone requirements for an acquisition portfolio1 the ,secretary of the military department shall-- 7#a7 develop a general set of requirements for the acquisition portfolio in accordance with subsection 7c7 under which programs or projects may be initiated2 7#b7 authorize the portfolio acquisition executive or similar portfolio manager for the portfolio to change the scope and requirements for programs within the portfolio1 subject to subsection 7d72 7#c7 assign representatives of operational forces to the acquisition portfolio and authorize them to perform the functions specified in subsection 7e72 7#d7 maximize commercial market research1 the use of commercial and nondevelopmental items1 and minimum viable products to shape capability scope and requirements2 7#e7 authorize the portfolio acquisition executive or similar portfolio manager to resource and acquire commercial or non-developmental items under the capstone requirement by validating the need with the representatives assigned under paragraph 7#c72 7#f7 manage information technology requirements using dynamically prioritized lists of user needs rather than large static requirements documents2 and 7#g7 iteratively define1 prioritize1 and refine requirements at the portfolio1 program1 and iteration levels based on user input1 previous deliveries1 and continuous commercial market research4 7c7 ,capstone set of requirements ,the capstone set of requirements for an acquisition portfolio developed under subsection 7b77#a7 shall be designed-- 7#a7 to guide the iterative delivery of an integrated suite of capabilities to maximize operational impact2 7#b7 to provide enduring themes based on strategic needs and relevant concepts of operation1 not system-specific2 7#c7 to include measures of force effectiveness for a force mix of capabilities to be measured against2 and 7#d7 to include kill chains1 effects chains1 vignettes of operational scenarios1 the effect of timely delivery of capability1 and related mission engineering initiatives across the ,department of ,defense4 7d7 ,authority to revise programs within a portfolio ,the authority under subsection 7b77#b7-- 7#a7 shall be carried out in consultation with operational commands and the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council2 and 7#b7 does not include authority to change key performance parameters for a major defense acquisition program4 7e7 ,functions of operational representatives ,an operational representative assigned to an acquisition portfolio under subsection 7b77#c7 shall be provided authority-- 7#a7 to shape the vision and priorities for key capability areas2 7#b7 to provide the acquisition community and developers insights into operations2 7#c7 to provide feedback on interim developments2 7#d7 to validate the suitability of existing commercial or non-developmental items1 or the likelihood that the commercial market may be enticed to produce those items1 or1 as a last resort1 validate that no commercial vendor will ever produce a suitable product and a developmental program is necessary2 7#e7 to foster collaboration among the acquisition community1 developers1 and users of the capability to be fielded2 and 7#f7 to provide advice to the portfolio acquisition executive or similar portfolio manager4 4 #hjc4 ,modification to acquisition strategy 7#a7 ,section #dbaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 or the milestone decision authority1 when the milestone decision authority is the service acquisition executive of the military department that is managing the program1 and inserting the portfolio acquisition executive1 or the decision authority1 when the decision authority is the service acquisition executive of the military department or the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment12 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking the ,under ,secretary1 or the milestone decision authority1 when the milestone decision authority is the service acquisition executive of the military department that is managing the program1 and inserting the portfolio acquisition executive1 or the decision authority1 when the decision authority is the service acquisition executive of the military department or the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment12 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 a portfolio of capabilities within an enduring set of requirements will be developed1 procured1 and fielded rather than detailing a specific end-item2 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 capacity required to deliver the capability2 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 capabilities and a mapping of enduring requirements to elements of the portfolio of 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 portfolio of capabilities by decomposing large systems into smaller sets of projects across time and technical component4 7,g7 ,an assignment of roles and responsibilities to the acquisition workforce within the portfolio acquisition executive1 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 services4 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 following3 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 #hjd4 ,modifications to modular open systems approach 7a7 ,in general ,section #ddja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #ddja4 ,definitions ,in this chapter3 7#a7 ,the term authorized third party means an entity approved by the ,department of ,defense to access developer resources for integration or sustainment4 7#b7 ,the term industry standards means widely adopted technical standards or protocols from recognized organizations4 7#c7 ,the term machine-readable format means a format that can be easily processed by a computer without human intervention4 7#d7 ,the term major system component -- 7,a7 means a high-level subsystem or assembly1 including hardware1 software1 or an integrated assembly of both1 that can be mounted or installed on a major system platform through modular system interfaces2 and 7,b7 includes a subsystem or assembly that is likely to have additional capability requirements1 is likely to change because of evolving technology or threat1 is needed for interoperability1 facilitates incremental deployment of capabilities1 or is expected to be replaced by another major system component4 7#e7 ,the term major system platform means the highest level structure of a system that is not physically mounted or installed onto a higher level structure and on which a major system component can be physically mounted or installed4 7#f7 ,the term modular open systems approach 7,,mosa7 means a system design approach using modular systems1 enabling innovation and competition in the development1 sustainment1 or upgrade of weapon systems4 7#g7 ,the term modular system refers to a weapon system or weapon system component that-- 7,a7 is able to execute independently without relying on the execution of other specific systems or components2 7,b7 can communicate across component boundaries and through modular system interfaces2 and 7,c7 functions as a module that can be separated1 recombined1 and connected with other weapon systems or weapon systems components in order to achieve various effects1 missions1 or capabilities4 7#h7 ,the term modular systems interfaces means a shared boundary between modular systems1 defined by various physical1 logical1 and functional characteristics1 such as electrical1 mechanical1 fluidic1 optical1 radio frequency1 data1 networking1 or software elements1 that is free of proprietary restrictions and documented via a machine-readable format1 including-- 7,a7 software-defined interface syntax and properties1 specifically governing how values are validly passed to and received2 7,b7 definition of the relationship between the delivered interface and interfaces available in the repositories established pursuant to section #ddjc of this title2 and 7,c7 test cases1 including example code1 demonstrating the proper use of the modular systems interface4 7#i7 ,the term operational data means government-owned data generated by or necessary for system operation1 maintenance1 or enhancement4 4 7b7 ,requirements ,section #ddjb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsections 7a7 through 7f7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,program compliance and ,,mosa implementation 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that every major defense acquisition program 7as defined in section #dbja of this title7 submits a modular open systems approach 7,,mosa7 implementation plan within its acquisition strategy1 detailing compliance with this section4 ,other defense acquisition programs shall incorporate ,,mosa to the maximum extent practicable4 7#b7 ,in the case of a major defense acquisition program that uses a modular open system approach1 the acquisition strategy required under section #dbaa of this title shall-- 7,a7 clearly describe the modular open system approach to be used for the program2 7,b7 differentiate between the major system platform and major system components being developed under the program1 as well as major system components developed outside the program that will be integrated into the major defense acquisition program2 7,c7 clearly describe the evolution of major system components that are anticipated to be added1 removed1 or replaced in subsequent increments2 7,d7 clearly describe security classification requirements for each major system component as related to the modular system interface for that component2 7,e7 clearly describe how intellectual property and related issues1 such as technical data deliverables1 that are necessary to support a modular open system approach1 will be addressed2 and 7,f7 clearly describe the approach to systems integration and systems-level configuration management to ensure mission and information assurance4 7#c7 ,contracts for covered programs shall include enforceable clauses requiring delivery of data rights consistent with sections #cgga through #cgge of this title and modular systems interfaces as specified in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,waivers and exceptions ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive specific ,,mosa requirements1 or deviate from the requirements in subsection 7c71 for a program only if-- 7#a7 deviation would demonstrably impair national security or operational capability2 and 7#b7 a detailed justification is submitted to the congressional defense committees not later than #cj days after issuing the waiver4 7c7 ,,mosa requirements 7#a7 ,all covered programs shall require the use of modular systems1 including-- 7,a7 modular systems interfaces published to the repositories established pursuant to section #ddjc of this title2 7,b7 delivery of sufficient data rights to share developer resources with authorized third parties for government purposes1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,c7 allowing for the use of existing industry standards for interfaces where applicable2 7,d7 government ownership of operational data in a usable1 nonproprietary format1 extractable without original equipment manufacturer dependency2 and 7,e7 system designs allowing integration of new or substitute modules with minimal manual reconfiguration1 provided they conform to relevant modular systems interfaces published to the repositories4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 secretaries of military departments1 and commanders of combatant commands with acquisition authorities shall not-- 7,a7 unless required for operational compatibility with existing legacy systems1 mandate specific internal technical implementations1 data structures1 defense specific standards1 or formats beyond the necessity that there are modular systems with modular systems interfaces published to the relevant repository2 or 7,b7 permit contracts restricting government control over developer resources or operational data1 or locking the government into a single vendor1 absent a national security exemption4 7#c7 ,contractors providing modular systems shall upload required modular systems interface data to an appropriate repository4 ,contract closeout shall not occur until such uploads are verified by the contracting officer4 7d7 ,implementation and flexibility 7#a7 ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall issue regulations and guidance to implement this section across military departments1 ,defense agencies1 and combatant commands4 7#b7 ,the requirements of this section shall not apply to programs with approved acquisition strategies at the time of the date of the enactment of this subsection4 7#c7 ,requirements shall not prescribe specific technologies or limit contractor innovation1 provided interface documentation obligations are met1 nor exclude new entrants or small businesses capable of compliance4 7#d7 ,requirements shall not force the use of industry or consensus-based standards except as necessary to interface with existing systems using such standards4 4 7c7 ,repositories and interface access ,section #ddjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 establish a federated set of digital repositories within the ,department of ,defense to store modular systems interfaces required under subsection 7c7 of section #ddjb of this title1 which shall-- 7,a7 feature authentication and access controls to protect sensitive data2 7,b7 enable contractors to publish and manage their contributions 7at approved access levels7 with accountability and version control2 7,c7 be searchable and accessible to authorized ,department of ,defense components and contractors based on access levels2 and 7,d7 incorporate cybersecurity measures consistent with ,department of ,defense standards2 7#b7 ensure distribution of interfaces to promote interoperability1 consistent with the requirements of section #cgga of this title1 by-- 7,a7 providing access to interfaces and relevant documentation in the repository established in paragraph 7#a7 to authorized ,federal ,government and nongovernmental entities2 and 7,b7 restricting nongovernmental entities that receive access under subparagraph 7,a7 from further release1 disclosure1 or use such data except as authorized2 4 #hje4 ,alternative test and evaluation pathway for designated defense acquisition programs 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue guidance to establish an alternative test and evaluation 7,t,e7 pathway for certain ,department of ,defense acquisition programs to enhance agility1 accelerate delivery of capabilities1 and ensure data-driven decisionmaking1 while maintaining independent oversight of evaluation outcomes4 7b7 ,alternative test and evaluation pathway ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish an alternative test and evaluation pathway for covered programs that includes the following requirements3 7#a7 ,for each covered program1 the military department concerned1 through its service test activities1 shall-- 7,a7 design and execute a unified test and evaluation strategy that aligns developmental testing 7,,dt7 and operational testing 7,,ot7 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 execute a test data strategy1 updated as needed1 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 test results1 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 test 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 government1 stored in accessible repositories1 and available to authorized ,department entities1 including the ,director of ,operational ,test ,evaluation 7,,dot,e71 throughout the program lifecycle4 7#b7 ,covered programs under this pathway shall be exempt from-- 7,a7 the requirement to develop and submit a ,test and ,evaluation ,master ,plan 7,,temp7 under ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4jb or other policies1 provided a unified test and evaluation strategy and data strategy under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 are implemented2 7,b7 milestone-specific operational test events1 such as ,initial ,operational ,test and ,evaluation 7,,iot,e71 mandated under section #daga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or related regulations2 and 7,c7 any other test and evaluation documentation or approval processes that the ,secretary determines are inconsistent with the agile and iterative nature of this pathway4 7c7 ,role of the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation ,for covered programs under the alternative test and evaluation pathway 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 military departments for covered programs2 7#c7 not require of covered programs-- 7,a7 specific test plans1 execution methods1 or documentation formats or require pre-approval of test and evaluation activities as a condition of testing1 data collection1 or evaluation2 or 7,b7 ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation-approved ,test and ,evaluation ,master ,plans or other pre-execution documentation under existing policies2 and 7#d7 include in its annual report to ,congress 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 pathway1 including standards for data strategies and modern testing practices and procedures to support evaluation by the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation under subsection 7c77#b74 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 a defense acquisition program that is-- 7#a7 designated under the ,software ,acquisition ,pathway pursuant to section #cfjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 initiated on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 designated by the ,secretary of ,defense on or after the issuance of guidance under subsection 7d74 #hjf4 ,department of ,defense member of ,cost ,accounting ,standards ,board ,the ,department of ,defense representative on the ,cost ,accounting ,standards ,board pursuant to section #aeja of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be the ,director of ,defense ,pricing1 ,contracting1 and ,acquisition ,policy or its successor organization4 #hjg4 ,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 ,for activities carried out under subsection 7a71 the commander of a combatant command may use-- 7#a7 operation and maintenance funds1 including for the purchase of items having an investment item unit cost not greater than the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 guidance regarding threshold for determination of expense and investment costs2 and 7#b7 special contracting authorities described in section #hdc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja note71 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 combatant command submits a written determination that the demonstrated technology or capability successfully meets the operational need of the combatant command1 the 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 or follow-on production authorities under section #djbb of such title1 to acquire the technology or capability which was successfully demonstrated4 7#b7 ,a validated capability needs statement or other requirement document4 ,b ,amendments to general contracting authorities1 procedures1 and limitations #hba4 ,modification to nontraditional defense contractor definitions ,section #cjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking means an entity that is not currently performing and inserting the following3 8means an entity that-- 7#a7 is not currently performing 2 and 7#b7 by striking such section4 and inserting the following3 8such section2 or 7#b7 does not qualify as a covered segment as defined under the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement #bca4bje-ah or successor regulation4 4 #hbb4 ,financing for covered activities 7a7 ,financing costs ,financing costs incurred for a covered activity shall be allowable and allocable as a direct or an indirect overhead cost for contracts and subcontracts of the ,department of ,defense1 provided such costs are-- 7#a7 reasonable in amount and consistent with prevailing market rates for similar financing2 and 7#b7 incurred to pay a financing entity4 7b7 ,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 7,c7 to materially expand the capacity of production or sustainment and maintenance through capital expenditures2 or 7,d7 to carry out any other purpose identified by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the term financing costs means interest on borrowings1 bond discounts1 and costs of financing and refinancing capital4 7#c7 ,the term financing entity means any corporation1 limited liability company1 partnership1 trust1 or other organization that is created under ,federal or ,state law and that1 as part of its regular business activities1 extends credit1 loans1 or other forms of financing to other persons or entities1 provided that such legal entity is not owned by1 controlled by1 or under common control with the person or entity receiving such financing4 #hbc4 ,exemptions for nontraditional defense contractors ,nontraditional defense contractors1 as defined by section #cjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not be subject to any of the following requirements3 7#a7 ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement #beb4bdb-gjjf1 or successor regulation4 7#b7 ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement #beb4bcd-gjjb1 or successor regulation4 7#c7 ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement #beb4bae-gjjb1 or successor regulation4 7#d7 ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement #beb4bdb-gjjd1 or successor regulation4 7#e7 ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement #beb4bde-gjjc1 or successor regulation4 7#f7 ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement #beb4bdd-gjja1 or successor regulation4 7#g7 ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement #beb4bdb-gjje1 or successor regulation4 7#h7 ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement #bae4djg1 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 #hbd4 ,modifications to treatment of certain products and services as commercial products and commercial services ,section #cdeg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,notwithstanding2 7,b7 by striking may be treated and inserting shall be treated2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 may be waived or modified with a written determination approved by the head of contracting activity1 delegable to no lower than the senior contracting official4 ,the written determination shall include a justification for why commercial procedures should be waived or modified1 such as tailored market research demonstrating that potential suppliers could not effectively provide the required product or services under commercial procedures4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b72 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,preference inapplicable ,the authority under subsection 7a77#a7 shall not be construed to give preference to the purchase of a product or service pursuant to section #cdec of this title solely on the basis that such offered product or service is deemed commercial as a result of the exercise of such authority4 4 #hbe4 ,modifications to commercial products and commercial services 7a7 ,in general ,section #cdec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking procurement officials in that agency1 and inserting acquisition officials in that agency1 including consultants1 researchers1 and any individuals providing advisory services to acquisition officials12 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the head of an agency shall establish a process for determinations regarding the non-availability of commercial products or services1 including that-- 7,a7 a defense unique-development product or service may not be procured until the head of the agency determines that the market research conducted in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 of this section resulted in no commercial product1 commercial service1 or nondevelopmental item suitable to meet the agency's needs2 and 7,b7 prior to acquiring a defense-unique development product or service1 a program manager shall1 consistent with the policies and regulations of the ,department of ,defense1 submit a written memorandum summarizing why a defense-development unique product is required based on results of the determination in subparagraph 7,a71 which shall be signed by the program executive officer4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,definition ,the term defense-unique development means a ,department of ,defense financed product or service to provide a defense-unique capability that does not repurpose a commercial product1 commercial service1 or nondevelopmental item4 4 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 military departments and ,defense ,agencies with performing market research and satisfying the requirements under section #cdec of this title pertaining to market research and the determination regarding the non-availability of commercial products or services and analysis 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 should consider the results summarized in the memorandum issued by the program manager in accordance with the requirement in section #cdec7;c77#c77;,b7 of this title when issuing the written commercial or noncommercial determination44 #hbf4 ,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 the ,secretaries of the military departments may acquire commercial products1 commercial services1 and nondevelopmental items through a competitive selection of proposals resulting from a general solicitation and the peer review1 technical review1 or operational review 7as appropriate7 of such proposals1 and may issue1 without further justification1 follow-on contract awards or agreements1 including sole source awards or agreements1 to the recipient4 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 ,sole-source follow-on ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments may issue follow-on contract awards or agreements1 including sole source awards1 for any products1 services1 or items acquired through the competitive procedures described under subsection 7a7 subject to approval requirements in sections #cbjd or #djbb of this title4 4 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7 of this section-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively4 #hbg4 ,modifications to other transactions ,section #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,b77ii71 by striking at least #cj days before and inserting at the time2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7j7 ,authority to award a production transaction to rapidly field an existing capability ,a production transaction may be awarded1 with or without the use of competitive procedures1 to acquire emergent and proven technologies and field production quantities of new or upgraded systems that do not require additional development and have been demonstrated in a relevant environment when the appropriate service or component acquisition executive determines in writing that exceptional circumstances justify the use of such a transaction to address a high priority warfighter need4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the written determination to the congressional defense committees at the time such authority is exercised4 4 #hbh4 ,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 defense-related articles2 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 #hbi4 ,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 technology-supported capabilities through consumption-based solutions4 7b7 ,guidance required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall amend the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement to implement the authority under subsection 7a71 including creating a new subcategory of services under part #bcg of the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement 1 entitled ,consumption-based solutions 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 competitive procurements under 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 technology-supported capability 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 ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement4 4 #hcj4 ,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 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking not less than #ej percent and inserting majority2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking operates and inserting has fossil fuel business operations2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by inserting 1 including by general license1 after ,department of the ,treasury2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#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 section2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting that has fossil fuel business operations after person4 #hca4 ,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 ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement shall include a list of defense-unique contract clause requirements based on statute1 executive orders1 or acquisition policies that are applicable 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 ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement shall include a list of defense-unique contract clause requirements based on statute1 executive orders1 or acquisition policies that are applicable to subcontracts for the procurement of commercial products and commercial services4 7#b7 ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term other supply agreements means any agreement entered into by a contractor or subcontractor for the supply of products1 materials1 or services that are intended for use in the performance of multiple contracts with the ,department of ,defense or other parties and are not identifiable to any particular contract2 and 7,b7 the term subcontract-- 7i7 includes a transfer of commercial products and commercial services between divisions1 subsidiaries1 or affiliates of a contractor or subcontractor2 and 7ii7 does not include other supply agreements4 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 for commercially available1 off-the-shelf items ,the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement shall include a list of defense-unique contract clause requirements based on statute1 executive orders1 or acquisition policies that are applicable to subcontracts for the procurement of commercially available off-the-shelf items entered into by the ,department of ,defense4 4 #hcb4 ,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 required by a provision of law 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 shall not require the flowdown 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 provided in subsection 7c77#b7 of section #cdeb of this title4 4 #hcc4 ,references in contracts to ,department of ,defense policy documents1 instructions1 and manuals ,it shall be the policy of the ,department of ,defense that references to ,department of ,defense policy documents1 instructions1 and manuals in contracts shall contain a specific version or date4 ,if the version or date of a policy document1 instruction1 or manual is not referenced1 the contractor will comply with the version of the document in effect at the time the solicitation is issued4 ,updated versions of referenced policy documents1 instructions1 and manuals shall not apply unless mutually agreed4 #hcd4 ,uninsurable risk on certain contracts 7a7 ,consideration of risk of loss ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that due consideration is given to a contractor for equitable adjustments resulting from the loss of work in process on a covered contract4 7b7 ,limitations ,considerations limiting the contractor's assumption of the risk of loss in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to loss caused by the willful misconduct or lack of good faith on the part of any of the contractor's directors or officers1 managers1 superintendents1 or other equivalent representatives4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered contract ,the term covered contract means any classified1 fixed-price type contract1 entered into with the ,department of ,defense on or after the date of the enactment of this section where1 due to the classified nature of the underlying program-- 7,a7 the contractor cannot get a third-party commercial insurance provider to insure the work in process2 or 7,b7 the third-party commercial insurance provider cannot process the contractor's claim4 7#b7 ,lack of good faith ,the term lack of good faith has the meaning given the term in section #beb4bbh-gjja of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 or any successor regulation4 7#c7 ,willful misconduct ,the term willful misconduct has the meaning given the term in section #beb4bbh-gjja of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 or any successor regulation4 7#d7 ,work in process ,the term work in process-- 7,a7 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 government2 and 7,b7 specifically includes a covered aircraft as that term is defined in section #beb4bbh-gjja of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 or any successor regulation4 7d7 ,conforming regulations ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to conform with the changes made by this section4 #hce4 ,reporting of price increases 7a7 ,reporting of increases above specified prices ,chapter #bga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cgji4 ,reporting of increases above specified prices 7a7 ,in general ,an offeror shall be required to report to the relevant contracting officer not later than #cj days after becoming aware that the price of a product or service under a covered contract reaches or exceeds-- 7#a7 #be percent above the price specified in the contract bid or the government paid for that product or service the previous calendar year2 or 7#b7 #ej percent above the price paid for such a product or service #e years earlier4 7b7 ,covered contract defined ,in this section1 the term covered contract means a cost-reimbursement contract awarded without competition under section #cbjd of this title and as defined under section #f4cjb of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 4 7b7 ,inclusion of noncompliance information in ,,fapiis ,chapter #bga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cgaj4 ,inclusion of noncompliance information in ,federal ,awardee ,performance and ,integrity ,information ,system ,the ,director of the ,defense ,contract ,audit ,agency or the relevant service acquisition executive shall report in the ,federal ,awardee ,performance and ,integrity ,information ,system 7,,fapiis7 housed within the ,system for ,award ,management the following information3 7#a7 ,contractors who fail to report price increases as required under #cgje7;a77#b7 of this title4 7#b7 ,updated findings from audits conducted by the ,agency regarding noncompliance with the requirement4 7#c7 ,with respect to unreported product or service price increases1 the product or service's ,national ,stock ,number1 order quantity1 unit cost1 total cost1 purchasing or reimbursing entity1 and date of the order4 4 #hcf4 ,instructions for continued operational readiness 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #cfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dffd4 ,instructions for continued operational readiness 7a7 ,requirement to deliver instructions 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 may not enter into a contract or agreement for the procurement1 sustainment1 or subsequent modifications of covered defense equipment unless the contract or agreement requires that the contractor deliver1 or offer as a negotiated price option1 ,instructions for ,continued ,operational ,readiness 7,,icor7 to the ,secretary upon delivery of the equipment4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may grant an exception to paragraph 7#a7 if the product support strategy and associated business case analysis for the covered defense equipment indicates that the ,government does not have a justified need for ,,icor1 consistent1 when applicable1 with section #cgga of this title4 7#c7 ,the contractor shall deliver the ,,icor to the ,department of ,defense 7referred to in this section as the ,department7 and provide the ,secretary with the rights to diagnose1 maintain1 and repair the covered defense equipment4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary shall withhold payment to the contractor under the contract or agreement until the ,secretary accepts the ,,icor as complete under subsection 7c77#b74 7#e7 ,when ,,icor are required to be delivered under a contract or agreement1 the ,secretary shall ensure that updated ,,icor data is required as necessary in subsequent contracts or agreements or included as priced options to reflect modifications in data deliverables4 7b7 ,contents of ,instructions for ,continued ,operational ,readiness ,a contractor for covered defense equipment shall include in the ,,icor1 at a minimum1 data that is necessary for operations1 maintenance1 installation1 and training1 form fit1 and function data1 and any additional data required for operational readiness1 which may include-- 7#a7 recommended methods1 techniques1 inspections1 processes1 procedures1 maintenance manuals1 service bulletins1 diagnostic procedures1 proprietary systems1 special tooling1 special testing procedures1 and equipment necessary to maintain1 repair1 and sustain the covered defense equipment in a condition for safe and effective operation1 including diagnostic protocols1 troubleshooting guides1 and overhaul instructions1 consistent with the maintenance practices of the contractor or those of the authorized maintenance providers of the contractor2 7#b7 an operational limitations section 7,,ols7 that includes mandatory schedules for replacement of life-limited components1 inspection intervals1 and other sustainment requirements critical to equipment reliability and safety1 approved by the ,secretary2 7#c7 engineering drawings1 schematics1 software1 and wiring diagrams2 7#d7 a complete list of replacement parts1 components1 and specialized equipment required for maintenance and repair1 including part numbers1 specifications1 and sources1 to ensure availability to authorized maintenance providers2 7#e7 procedures for documenting maintenance actions1 life-limited component replacements1 and compliance with the ,,ols1 including standardized formats for maintenance logs to ensure traceability and verification of operational readiness2 and 7#f7 clear identification of maintenance information essential for safe operation1 distinguished from non-safety-related service enhancements1 to facilitate compliance with operational readiness requirements4 7c7 ,submission1 acceptance1 and updates 7#a7 ,a contractor shall submit the ,,icor to the ,secretary as a contract deliverable prior to equipment delivery or within a timeframe specified by the contract4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall review and accept the ,,icor1 verifying that they provide sufficient information to maintain the operational readiness of the equipment4 7#c7 ,in accordance with design changes and contract modifications approved by the ,secretary and in a manner that is in accordance with subsection 7a71 the contractor shall deliver updates to the ,,icor for approval by the ,secretary whenever modifications1 upgrades1 safety issues1 or new sustainment requirements are identified4 7d7 ,maintenance and repair providers ,a contractor shall not impose restrictions on the use of the ,,icor by authorized maintenance providers of the ,department1 including requirements to use only contractor-supplied parts1 unless such restrictions are explicitly approved by the ,secretary as necessary for safety or operational reliability4 7e7 ,conditions for alternative maintenance and repair 7#a7 ,notwithstanding restrictions approved by the ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7d71 the ,secretary may authorize alternative maintenance or repair actions for covered defense equipment1 if any of the following conditions are met3 7,a7 ,a program cannot reasonably obtain sufficient data to maintain operational readiness4 7,b7 ,the contractor fails to deliver complete and current ,,icor4 7,c7 ,the contractor cannot deliver required parts1 repairs1 or ,,icor within a timeframe that meets operational needs1 as defined by the ,secretary1 resulting in unacceptable readiness degradation4 7,d7 ,the contractor discontinues support for a component or software critical to the equipment's operation without providing a viable substitute or sufficient ,,icor to enable sustainment of the equipment by the ,department4 7,e7 ,an urgent operational or logistical circumstance1 such as wartime conditions1 active combat1 or disrupted logistics1 necessitates immediate repair or part production to maintain mission readiness4 7,f7 ,the ,secretary determines alternative maintenance or repair actions would result in significant cost savings4 7#b7 ,if an alternative action is authorized under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 issue a written determination citing the relevant condition described in paragraph 7#a71 including evidence of contractor practices that prevent delivery of or restrict license rights to the ,,icor in a manner that may impede competition1 consistent with antitrust laws2 and 7,b7 authorize data delivery for the alternative action4 7#c7 ,if time permits1 the ,secretary shall notify the contractor if any of the conditions described in paragraph 7#a7 are met and shall provide the contractor with not more than #cj days to address the issue before the alternative action is taken4 7#d7 ,alternative maintenance or repair actions may include1 but is not limited to1 reverse engineering1 use of existing technical data1 fabrication of parts by the ,department or third-party providers1 or advanced manufacturing1 as necessary to restore operational readiness4 ,this provision does not restrict the ability of the ,secretary to employ these practices in other contexts4 7f7 ,contractor responsibilities 7#a7 ,a contractor shall ensure the ,,icor contains sufficient information to maintain the operational readiness of the equipment1 including updates to address safety or performance issues and necessary information on systems or components produced by subcontractors4 7#b7 ,a contractor shall promptly notify the ,secretary of any safety-related deficiencies in the ,,icor and provide corrected materials at no additional cost4 7#c7 ,if a contractor fails to comply with the requirements of this section1 the ,secretary may withhold contract payment1 enforce contract penalties1 take corrective action1 reduce contractor performance ratings1 or exclude the contractor from future contracts or agreements with the ,department4 7g7 ,oversight 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures to verify contractor compliance with the requirements of this section1 including periodic audits of the content and availability and maintenance of ,,icor4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall maintain a centralized repository of ,,icor for covered defense equipment1 accessible to maintenance providers authorized by the ,secretary1 to ensure consistent application4 7h7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 and every year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a list of the items designated as excluded commercial items to which the requirement to deliver ,,icor does not apply4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered defense equipment means any system1 subsystem1 or component procured by the ,secretary1 including aircraft1 ships1 ground vehicles1 electronic systems1 and other systems1 that require contractor-provided maintenance or repair data to ensure operational readiness1 excluding any excluded commercial items4 7#b7 ,the term excluded commercial item means an unmodified product customarily used by the general public or by nongovernmental entities or sold1 leased1 or licensed to the general public and maintained under standard commercial practices1 as designated by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,the terms ,instructions for ,continued ,operational ,readiness and ,,icor mean contractor-provided technical data1 software1 and other information1 including maintenance instructions and manuals1 operational limitations1 parts identification1 record-keeping procedures1 safety-related provisions1 engineering drawings1 schematics1 software1 service bulletins1 wiring diagrams1 diagnostic procedures1 and other data or information necessary to maintain and repair covered defense equipment in a condition for safe and effective operation4 4 7b7 ,compliance oversight ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every two years thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that assesses-- 7#a7 the compliance of the ,secretary of ,defense with section #dffd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a72 7#b7 the effectiveness of the requirements of section #dffd in ensuring operational readiness and reducing sustainment costs2 7#c7 contractor compliance with the requirements of section #dffd2 7#d7 the frequency and impact of the conditions described in section #dffd7;e77#a72 and 7#e7 recommendations for improving the maintenance and repair capabilities of the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,implementation guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue guidance to implement this section that includes-- 7#a7 procedures for integrating the requirements of section #dffd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 into acquisition contracts and agreements of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 the criteria for designating items as excluded commercial items1 as defined in section #dffd7;i72 7#c7 processes for reviewing1 accepting1 and updating instructions for continued operational readiness 7as defined in section #dffd7;i77 and operational limitations sections1 in accordance with section #dffd2 7#d7 mechanisms for tracking contractor compliance and resolving disputes over instructions for continued operational readiness and compensation2 and 7#e7 directions for the operation1 repair1 and maintenance of defense equipment that government-owned1 government-operated entities of the ,department of ,defense can use if the contract or agreement for the defense equipment does not require the delivery of ,,icor4 7d7 ,applicability ,section #dffd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 applies to contracts and agreements for covered defense equipment1 as defined in subsection 7i7 of that section1 entered into on or after one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hcg4 ,indemnification of contractors against nuclear and unusually hazardous risks 7a7 ,in general ,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 maximum extent practicable1 input from the ,defense ,contract ,management ,agency1 including reviews of insurance markets and coverage availability from the ,contractor ,insurance_/,pension ,review group4 7b7 ,deadline ,the review of all indemnification requests submitted by contractors as described in subsection 7a7 shall be completed with a final decision on approval or denial1 including an executed ,memorandum of ,decision1 within #ij days4 7c7 ,delegation ,the ,secretary of each military department should delegate authority to provide indemnification under ,public ,law #he-hjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #adca et seq47 for contracts relating to advanced nuclear energy systems or components to such subordinate officials1 commands1 or agencies as the ,secretary determines appropriate to ensure timely and effective program execution4 #hch4 ,late submission of cost and pricing data as invalid defense to contract price reductions for defective cost or pricing data ,section #cgjf7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end of the following3 7#e7 the cost or pricing data were obtained by or otherwise made available to the prime contractor or subcontractor more than #cj days before1 but submitted to the head of the agency after1 the date of agreement on the price of the contract or1 if applicable consistent with subsection 7a77#b71 such other date agreed upon between the parties4 4 #hci4 ,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 #b1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj4 ,c ,industrial base matters #hda4 ,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 #hdb4 ,small unmanned aircraft system industrial base remediation plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 acting through the ,director of the ,joint ,production ,accelerator ,cell of the ,department of ,defense and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy for ensuring that the defense industrial base of the ,united ,states can meet requirements for small unmanned aircraft systems 7s,u,a,s74 7b7 ,coordination ,in developing the strategy required under subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall coordinate with the following officials3 7#a7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,research1 ,development1 and ,acquisition4 7#b7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,acquisition1 ,logistics1 and ,technology4 7#c7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics4 7#d7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency4 7#e7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit4 7c7 ,elements ,the strategy under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an assessment of emerging technologies or manufacturing processes that would support the modernization or expansion of the defense industrial base of the ,united ,states to meet requirements for production of s,u,a,s components and finished articles4 7#b7 ,a plan to prioritize ,government funding for the following3 7,a7 ,onshoring production for s,u,a,s components4 7,b7 ,private manufacturing facilities for s,u,a,s components4 7,c7 ,government-owned1 contractor-operated manufacturing facilities for s,u,a,s components4 7,d7 ,government-owned1 ,government-operated manufacturing facilities for s,u,a,s components4 7d7 ,review and report 7#a7 ,review ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a review of the defense industrial base of the ,united ,states for s,u,a,s components and finished articles that includes the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the capacity and capability of the existing s,u,a,s industrial base1 including the supply base and personnel of such manufacturers1 to support the expansion of the s,u,a,s industrial base4 7,b7 ,the capability and capacity of potential new entrants to the s,u,a,s industrial base1 including private entities that might be subsidized by the ,federal ,government4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the process for qualifying vendors1 including potential new entrants and existing vendors proposing new manufacturing processes4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the capacity and capability of the s,u,a,s industrial base to support the demands of existing programs4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the capacity and capability of the s,u,a,s industrial base to support potential future demands of programs4 7,f7 ,a mapping of programs and potential future s,u,a,s programs for manufacturer throughput4 7,g7 ,identification of current and potential shortfalls in critical materials1 such as rare earth elements and lithium4 7,h7 ,a broad assessment of commercial sector1 civil sector1 and ,department of ,defense demands on the s,u,a,s industrial base4 7#b7 ,report 7,a7 ,secretary of ,defense ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 a federally funded research and development center that enters into a contract under this subsection shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense a report on the results of the review conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,congress ,not later than #cj days after receipt of the report described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit the report1 along with any comments of the ,secretary1 to the congressional defense committees4 7e7 ,small unmanned aircraft system components defined ,the term small unmanned aircraft system components refers to critical components used in the manufacture and operation of unmanned aircraft systems for small unmanned aircraft1 as those terms are defined in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #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 and end item4 4 #hdd4 ,prohibition on acquisition of clothing and fabric from countries of concern under domestic-sourcing waivers 7a7 ,in general ,section #dhfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,subsection 7a7 and inserting 7#a7 ,except as provided by paragraph 7#b71 subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,if the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of the military department concerned applies the exception set forth in this subsection for the procurement of any clothing and the materials and components thereof or any item listed in subsection 7b77#a77;,d71 no contract may be awarded for the procurement of any such items produced in the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 ,iran1 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea1 or the ,russian ,federation4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall apply only with respect to agreements entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hde4 ,mitigation of risks related to foreign ownership1 control1 or influence of ,department of ,defense contractors or subcontractors ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security for travel expenses1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7#a7 certifies to the congressional defense committees that the requirements under section #hdg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhai note7 have been implemented2 and 7#b7 submits a plan and timeline for continued implementation of such requirements1 including details on how the ,department of ,defense plans to ensure1 beyond self-certification1 that contractors and subcontractors are completing any assessment and mitigation requirements1 including enforcement penalties if appropriate4 #hdf4 ,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,c71 by inserting or samarium-cobalt magnet after neodymium-iron-boron magnet2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7i7 tantalum1 tungsten1 or molybdenum produced from recycled scrap if the contractor demonstrates that the scrap was produced outside of a covered nation and the melting of the scrap and further processing and manufacturing of the 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#b7 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 one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hdg4 ,sourcing options for certain critical products 7a7 ,multiple sourcing ,as soon as practicable1 but not later than fiscal year #bjca1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,department of ,defense maintains multiple sources for products in the following critical sectors3 7#a7 ,castings and forgings4 7#b7 ,missiles and munitions4 7#c7 ,energy storage and batteries4 7#d7 ,strategic and critical materials4 7#e7 ,microelectronics4 7#f7 ,any other critical sector as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the requirement under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary determines that maintaining multiple sources is unfeasible4 ,the ,secretary shall notify the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives not later than #cj days after issuing such a waiver4 #hdh4 ,prohibiting the purchase of photovoltaic modules or inverters from ,foreign ,entities of ,concern 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used to enter into a contract for the procurement of photovoltaic modules 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 #hdi4 ,modernization of ,army arsenals 7a7 ,authority to establish and operate ,the ,secretary of the ,army is authorized and directed to accelerate the modernization of the ,army's organic industrial base to meet the munitions requirements of the ,army4 7b7 ,facilities and infrastructure ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall prioritize utilizing or modifying existing facilities1 as well as existing environmental permits1 security arrangements1 and personnel required for the production of sensitive military munitions1 to establish the production lines for the following items3 7#a7 ,a secondary domestic source of military-grade nitrocellulose4 7#b7 ,any of #ac precursor chemicals used widely across the ,joint ,program ,executive ,office ,armaments ,ammunition portfolio that are currently sourced solely from the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#c7 ,any of the #cjj chemicals identified as single point failures by the ,joint ,program ,executive ,office ,armaments ,ammunition4 7#d7 ,multiple calibers of ammunition1 serviced by a load and pack facility4 7#e7 ,a combination of the above options4 7c7 ,location ,the production line or lines described in subsection 7b7 shall be established at each ,army organic industrial base installation that-- 7#a7 has received less than #ajj1jjj1jjj in cumulative modernization funding across all ,army accounts during the two most recent fiscal years2 and 7#b7 has substantial acreage available and suitable for future industrial or technical development4 7d7 ,expedited approvals and waivers ,the ,secretary is encouraged to expedite the establishment of the production lines and shall utilize to the fullest extent possible the existing environmental permits and work expertise resident at installations described in subsection 7c74 7e7 ,funds ,the ,secretary of the ,army may use such funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act that are available to establish the production line or lines described in subsection 7b74 #hdi;,a4 ,modifications to ,defense ,industrial ,base ,fund ,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 may use the authorities provided by this section with respect to upstream1 mid-stream1 and downstream supply chains1 including 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 but not limited to subtractive1 additive1 convergent1 stamping1 forging1 abrasives1 metrology1 and other production equipment4 7,e7 ,critical minerals1 materials1 and chemicals4 7,f7 ,workforce for the defense industrial base4 7,g7 ,advanced manufacturing capacity1 including echelon manufacturing forward in the ,indo-,pacific ,command theater4 7,h7 ,unmanned vehicles1 including subsurface1 surface1 land1 air one-way1 attritables1 and launch and recovery platforms4 7,i7 ,manned aircraft4 7,j7 ,ground systems4 7,k7 ,power sources4 7,l7 ,ship and submarine1 including assembly and automation technologies and capabilities1 new or modernized infrastructure for new construction or maintenance and sustainment and battle damage repair4 7,m7 ,other materiel solutions required to support ,indo-,pacific ,command operational plans as required4 7,n7 ,defense space systems4 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 this section for a purpose not described in paragraph 7#a7 unless1 not less than #cj days before doing so1 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 determines that-- 7i7 the use of the authority for that purpose is essential to the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 without the use of the authority for that purpose1 ,united ,states industry cannot reasonably be expected to provide the capability needed in a timely manner2 and 7,b7 submits to the congressional defense committees a report on the determination that includes appropriate explanatory material4 7h7 ,grants and other incentives for domestic industrial base capabilities ,to create1 maintain1 protect1 expand1 or restore domestic industrial base capabilities essential for the national security interests of the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary may make provision for-- 7#a7 use of contracts1 grants1 or other transaction authorities1 including cooperative agreements2 7#b7 incentives for the private sector to develop capabilities in areas of national security interest2 7#c7 making awards to third party entities to support investments in small- and medium-sized entities working in areas of national security interest1 including debt and equity investments1 that would benefit missions of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#d7 subsidies to offset market manipulation or ensure allied and domestic viability of grants made from other market uncertainties4 7i7 ,defense industrial base purchase commitment program 7#a7 ,in general ,to create1 maintain1 protect1 expand1 or restore industrial base capabilities essential for the national security interests of the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary may make provision for purchase commitments for-- 7,a7 ,federal ,government use or resale of an industrial resource or a critical technology item2 7,b7 the encouragement of exploration1 development1 and mining of strategic and critical materials2 7,c7 development of other materials and components2 7,d7 the development of production capabilities2 and 7,e7 the increased use of emerging technologies in defense program applications and the rapid transition of emerging technologies-- 7i7 from ,federal ,government-sponsored research and development 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 without regard to the limitations of existing law 7other than section #acda of title #ca71 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 ,purchases 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 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 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 is necessary to carry out the objectives of this section2 or 7ii7 an increase in cost of transportation is temporary in character and threatens to impair maximum production or supply in any area at stable prices of any materials4 7,b7 ,subsidy payments authorized ,upon a finding under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may make provision for subsidy payments on any such produced material from other than covered countries1 in such amounts and in such manner 7including purchase commitments of such material or component and its resale at a loss1 and on such terms and conditions1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to ensure that supplies from such high-cost sources are continued1 or that maximum production or supply in such area at stable prices of such materials is maintained1 as the case may be4 7#d7 ,installation of equipment in industrial facilities ,if the ,secretary determines that such action will aid the national security interests of the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary is authorized-- 7,a7 to procure and install additional equipment1 facilities1 processes or improvements to plants1 factories1 and other industrial facilities owned by the ,federal ,government2 7,b7 to procure and install equipment including owned by the ,federal ,government in plants1 factories1 and other industrial facilities owned by private persons2 7,c7 to provide for constructing new facilities1 the modification1 or expansion of privately owned facilities1 including the modification or improvement of production processes1 when taking actions under this subsection or subsection 7h72 7,d7 to sell or otherwise transfer equipment owned by the ,federal ,government and installed under this subsection to the owners of such plants1 factories1 or other industrial facilities2 7,e7 to construct facilities for the purposes described in section subsection 7g77#a72 and 7,f7 to apply 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 which1 in the judgment of the ,secretary1 are excess to the needs of programs under this section1 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 when the ,secretary deems such action 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#f7 ,substitutes ,when1 in the judgment of the ,secretary1 it will aid the national security interests of the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary may make provision for the development and qualification a of substitutes for strategic and critical materials1 components1 critical technology items1 and other industrial resources4 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 needed to meet defense requirements during peacetime1 graduated mobilization1 and national emergency4 7,b7 ,appropriate action ,for purposes of this paragraph1 appropriate action may 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 or 7iv7 developing and qualifying substitutes for such materials1 components1 and items4 7k7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf1 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 year preceding submission of the report4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 measures of effectiveness of the investments and activities described in that 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 committees 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 ,chokepoint ,the term chokepoint means a situation in which-- 7,a7 components of the munitions supply chains1 including all elements of the munitions supply chain such as chemicals1 casings1 or other materials1 are produced by only one reliable source2 or 7,b7 the increased production of a component would significantly increase total output of munitions4 7#b7 ,covered country ,the term covered country means-- 7,a7 the ,russian ,federation2 7,b7 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea2 7,c7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran2 and 7,d7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#c7 ,reliable source ,the term reliable source means a citizen 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 ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement or any successor document4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#e7 ,strategic and critical materials ,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 ,d ,small business matters #hea4 ,,apex ,accelerators 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 ,increased funding limit for ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs service areas ,section #diee7;a77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #a1jjj1jjj and inserting #a1ejj1jjj4 7c7 ,,apex centers of excellence ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment may establish ,,apex centers of excellence to allow ,,apex centers to provide specialized expertise to business entities outside of the geographic bounds of the center4 ,in carrying out this program1 the ,under ,secretary may utilize the cost sharing waiver to enter into a cooperative agreement under section #died of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,e ,other matters #hfa4 ,clarification of procurement prohibition related to acquisition of materials mined1 refined1 and separated in certain countries ,section #hdd7;a7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cgff7 is amended-- 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 #87#c7 enter into a contract for any covered material mined1 refined1 or separated in any covered nation4' 4 #hfb4 ,independent study on the acquisition workforce of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into a contract or other agreement with a qualified organization to conduct an independent examination of the acquisition workforce of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,purpose ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment and comprehensive review of-- 7#a7 the effectiveness of the acquisition workforce in managing procurements and facilitating positive acquisition outcomes for the warfighter1 including through the use of process performance measures or other business health metrics2 7#b7 the process and authorities for recruiting and retaining the workforce1 including a comparison of pay scales with other ,federal agency and commercial analogues1 the use of specialization within the acquisition field1 and the use of career incentives or other specialized opportunities1 such as job-broadening assignments or external training opportunities2 7#c7 current training of the workforce1 including training offered by and the structure of ,defense ,acquisition ,university and the ,eisenhower ,school at ,national ,defense ,university1 as well as commercially available training or identification of certification or stackable micro-certification opportunities2 7#d7 the size and mix of the acquisition workforce1 including for acquisition-adjacent fields such as industrial security1 counterintelligence1 and finance2 7#e7 the workload and span of control over contracting actions1 based on contract award value and total number of individual awards2 7#f7 the dependencies between contracting actions and the impact on the industrial security needs to support ,national ,industrial ,security ,program requirements1 including additional compliance costs1 increased workload for security-related action1 transparency on needs and requirements between the acquisition and security communities1 and mechanisms to improve communication on needs and requirements between acquisition and security professionals2 7#g7 the role of the acquisition workforce and its communication and integration with the requirements and budget communities2 and 7#h7 the data1 productivity tools1 and other information systems available to support acquisition workloads1 including the availability of commercial tools4 7c7 ,final report ,following the completion of the study under subsection 7a71 the qualified organization that conducts the study shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense a report on the results of the study4 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 a summary of the research and other activities carried out as part of the study2 and 7#b7 recommendations to improve all aspects of acquisition workforce1 including recruiting1 retention1 training1 management1 and workforce mix4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives an unaltered version of the report required under subsection 7c71 together with the ,secretary's assessment of the findings and recommendations of the study1 including a plan for implementing the recommendations4 #hfc4 ,expedited acceptance program for supply chain illumination 7a7 ,eligibility for expedited interim national security waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,if a contractor1 through the use of supply chain illumination policies1 procedures1 or analytical tools1 discovers an item in the supply chain that is non-compliant with the restrictions outlined in subsection 7d7 but promptly discloses that discovery to the program office1 the contractor shall be eligible for an expedited interim national security waiver in accordance with subsection 7b7 to deliver a capability1 provided that the program manager is satisfied with the contractor's corrective plan described in subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,disclosures ,disclosures that are eligible under paragraph 7#a7 include any disclosures made by the contractor to the program office1 including disclosures resulting from supply chain illumination efforts conducted by the contractor1 a sub-contractor1 or by a third-party entity acting on behalf of the contractor or sub-contractor to increase supply chain transparency4 ,discoveries of non-compliance by the ,united ,states ,government do not constitute eligible disclosures under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,interim national security waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,a waiver described under this subsection is a waiver issued by the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary concerned 7as defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 to a restriction outlined under subsection 7d7 allowing a contractor to-- 7,a7 accept delivery of an end item that contains non-conforming items if the program manager determines the non-confirming part 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 in the case of a waiver for one or more acquisition programs within a military department1 to the senior acquisition executive of that military department2 and 7,b7 in the case of a waiver applicable to 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 shall be issued through a written determination that includes the following3 7,a7 ,the preliminary facts and circumstances regarding the identified non-compliant parts and the likely cause for non-compliance4 7,b7 ,the types of parts to which the interim waiver applies1 including any additional parts currently being evaluated for potential non-compliance with the defense sourcing restriction statutes based on the findings in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,a determination that the non-compliant parts and any additional parts being evaluated for potential non-compliance do not represent a security1 safety1 or flight risk4 7,d7 ,an assessment of program risk due to non-compliance to include an overall risk level determination that if exceeded would require a new interim national security waiver4 7#b7 ,submission to ,congress ,any interim national security waiver determination shall be submitted to the congressional defense committees within five days of the date of issuance4 7#c7 ,duration ,the authority to issue an interim national security waiver under this subsection shall expire not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg4 7d7 ,supply chain restrictions ,for the purposes of this section1 non-compliant components are those that are covered by 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 #abaa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dfea71 relating to a prohibition on procurements from ,chinese military companies4 7#c7 ,section #dhgc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to additional requirements pertaining to printed circuit boards4 7#d7 ,section #aed of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dfea71 relating to a prohibition on availability of funds for procurement of certain batteries4 7#e7 ,section #bdd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dfea71 relating to a limitation on sourcing chemical materials for munitions from certain countries4 7#f7 ,section #hje the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dfea71 relating to a prohibition on procurements related to entities identified as ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,contractor responsibility ,a contractor receiving a waiver under this section shall retain the responsibility to develop and implement a corrective plan to ensure future compliance and demonstrate the noncompliance was neither willful nor knowing4 ,the contractor shall use reasonably expedient means to qualify an alternative compliant supplier1 where available1 for procurements of items that are to be incorporated into future deliveries of end items4 7f7 ,sunset ,the authority under this section shall expire on ,january #a1 #bjbg4 7g7 ,briefings ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 and ,april #a1 #bjbg1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall provide a briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives on expedited acceptances authorized under this section and corrective action plans of contractors to ensure future compliance with existing authorities4 #hfd4 ,simultaneous conflicts critical munitions report 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 theaters4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,an estimate of the amount of each critical munition that would be required over the course of simultaneous conflicts1 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 the other theaters1 including consideration of the prepositioning of stockpiles and the risk posed by moving stocks out of each theater4 7,b7 ,the number of days before the joint force would exhaust its current stockpiles of critical munitions during simultaneous conflicts4 7,c7 ,an estimate of the time required for the industrial base to replenish critical munition inventories during a simultaneous conflict1 taking into account the ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement directed by section #bbb;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the study required by section #agje of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bifh71 but not the assumptions mandated by ,department of ,defense ,instruction #cjjj4jd1 entitled #8#8,do,d ,munitions ,requirements ,process04 7,d7 ,production requirements for each critical munition needed to address the shortfall between current production rates and those required to meet the requirements determined pursuant to subparagraph 7,a74 7,e7 ,the lessons learned from the war in ,ukraine with respect to munition consumption rates4 7,f7 ,consideration 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 exploration of the projected munitions stockpiles of the relevant ,united ,states allies in each theater and opportunities for them to enhance their contributions to burden-sharing4 7b7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the ,secretary of ,defense submits the report required by 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 ,the plan shall include a description of what would be required of industry and ,united ,states arsenals and depots to meet such requirements4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement 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 7a7 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 7a74 7c7 ,critical munitions defined ,in this section1 the term critical munitions includes those designated on the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff's critical munitions list4 #hfe4 ,permanent extension and modification of 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 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 commercially advanced digital manufacturing facilities for rapid1 distributed parts production closer to the point of use2 and 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7g72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7g74 #hff4 ,estimate of ally and partner demand for ,united ,states-produced munitions and specified expendables 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish an annual requirement for the production of an estimate of the demand by ,united ,states allies and partners for ,united ,states-produced munitions and specified expendables across the future-years defense plan4 7b7 ,elements ,each estimate required under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall be disaggregated by specific munitions type and ally or partner2 and 7#b7 shall include analytical inputs1 such as-- 7,a7 information set forth in all approved letters of offer and acceptance from foreign military sales cases2 7,b7 assessments of all letters of request from foreign military sales cases2 7,c7 estimates based on an operational analysis of foreign partner munitions needs for critical operational or contingency planning scenarios2 7,d7 estimates based on an analysis of wargaming results that include foreign partner contributions in the relevant scenario2 and 7,e7 estimates based on bilateral or multilateral discussions between the ,united ,states ,government and foreign governments4 7c7 ,guidance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue guidance for the development and collection of data necessary to support the production of the estimate required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the guidance required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a consideration of the manner in which the requirement for such an estimate may be leveraged to support operational and contingency planning activities1 wargaming1 and net assessment activities2 and 7,b7 an analysis of the effect of the addition of such an estimate to the ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement required by section #bbb;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,assessment of information systems 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct an assessment of existing relevant ,department of ,defense information systems of record to determine whether any such system1 or combination of such systems1 may be used or modified to collect and analyze data necessary to support the production of the estimate required by subsection 7a7 on an ongoing basis4 7#b7 ,consideration ,the assessment required by paragraph 7#a7 shall take into consideration-- 7,a7 the cost and technical challenges of adopting or adapting a system described in that paragraph1 or combination of such systems1 for the purpose described in that paragraph2 and 7,b7 the estimated cost and technical challenges of establishing a new information system of record for such purpose4 7e7 ,specified expendables defined ,in this section1 the term specific expendables includes-- 7#a7 chaff2 7#b7 flares2 7#c7 sonobouys2 7#d7 decoys2 7#e7 disposable jammers2 and 7#f7 any other expendable the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 #hfg4 ,reform of contractor performance information requirements 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise subpart #bdb4ae of the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement 7,,dfars7 to modify contractor performance information requirements to establish an objective1 fact-based1 and simplified system for reporting contractor performance4 ,the revised system shall-- 7#a7 focus exclusively on negative performance events that are verifiable and measurable to reduce subjectivity and inconsistency in evaluations2 7#b7 reduce the administrative burden on contracting officers by limiting reporting to prior contractor failures or poor performance2 and 7#c7 ensure the government can identify and avoid contractors with a history of poor performance or bad actions4 7b7 ,revision of contractor performance information requirements ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise subpart #bdb4ae of the ,,dfars and related guidance1 including the ,contractor ,performance ,assessment ,reporting ,system 7,,cpars7 to provide for the following requirements related to contract performance information3 7#a7 ,elimination of subjective performance ratings 7,a7 ,subjective performance ratings for contracts subject to this section shall be eliminated4 7,b7 ,performance evaluations shall be limited to the reporting and scoring of negative performance events as described in subsections 7c7 and 7d74 7#b7 ,scope of reporting 7,a7 ,contracting officers shall report only negative performance events with verifiable data which have a material impact on contract performance or government interests1 including events involving subcontractors4 7,b7 ,reporting shall exclude positive or neutral performance assessments1 except as necessary to provide context for a negative performance event4 7#c7 ,frequency and timing 7,a7 ,contracting officers shall report negative performance events within #cj days of identifying and verifying the event4 7,b7 ,annual or periodic performance evaluations shall not be required unless a negative performance event occurs4 7#d7 ,use in source selection 7,a7 ,negative performance events and their associated scores1 as calculated under subsection 7c71 shall be considered in source selection evaluations to assess contractor risk and responsibility4 7,b7 ,the absence of negative performance events for a contractor1 including nontraditional defense contractors or new entrants1 shall not be considered a deficiency in past performance evaluations4 ,such contractors shall be evaluated based on technical capability1 price1 and other relevant factors4 7c7 ,scoring mechanism for negative performance events ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise subpart #bdb4ae of the ,,dfars and related guidance1 including the ,contractor ,performance ,assessment ,reporting ,system 7,,cpars7 to provide for the following requirements related to a scoring mechanism for negative performance events3 7#a7 ,standardized scoring mechanism ,to ensure fair and equitable evaluation of contractors1 a standardized scoring mechanism shall normalize negative performance events based on the number of transactions and the dollar volume of contracts performed by the contractor4 7#b7 ,application of scores 7,a7 ,the composite score shall be reported in ,,cpars alongside the negative performance events and used in source selection to assess past performance risk4 7,b7 ,scores shall be calculated automatically by the ,,cpars system based on data entered by contracting officers1 including the number of transactions and contract dollar value4 7#c7 ,transparency 7,a7 ,contractors shall have access to their composite scores and the underlying data 7number of events1 transactions1 and dollar volume7 through ,,cpars4 7,b7 ,contractors may submit comments or rebuttals to reported events or scores1 which shall be maintained in ,,cpars for consideration in source selection4 7d7 ,key issues of negative performance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise subpart #bdb4ae of the ,,dfars and related guidance1 including the ,contractor ,performance ,assessment ,reporting ,system 7,,cpars7 to provide for the following requirements related to key issues of negative performance3 7#a7 ,mandatory reporting ,contracting officers shall report the following negative performance events1 based on verifiable data or objective evaluations3 7,a7 ,delivery of defective products ,delivery of products failing to meet contract requirements1 as verified by government inspection reports1 quality assurance records1 or testing results4 7,b7 ,delinquent deliveries ,failure to meet contract delivery schedules1 as documented in contract milestones1 delivery orders1 or government correspondence4 7,c7 ,improper markings or rights assertions on technical data deliveries ,incorrect or unauthorized markings on technical data or software1 or improper assertions of restrictive rights1 as verified by government review or legal findings4 7,d7 ,defective pricing ,submission of inaccurate1 incomplete1 or misleading cost or pricing data1 as identified through audits by the ,defense ,contract ,audit ,agency 7,,dcaa7 or other authorities4 7,e7 ,failure to flow down required clauses to subcontractors ,failure to include mandatory contract clauses in subcontracts1 as verified by contract reviews or audits4 7,f7 ,false claims or misrepresentations ,submission of false claims1 fraudulent invoices1 or misrepresentations1 as substantiated by investigations1 legal findings1 or government records4 7,g7 ,non-compliance with safety or regulatory requirements ,failure to comply with safety1 environmental1 or other regulatory requirements1 as documented by government inspections or citations4 7,h7 ,significant cybersecurity breaches or failures ,failure to meet cybersecurity requirements or significant breaches caused by contractor negligence1 as verified by government assessments or incident reports4 7e7 ,additional performance indicators ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish additional negative performance indicators1 provided they are-- 7#a7 based on verifiable data or objective evaluations2 and 7#b7 published in the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement 7,,dfars7 with clear criteria for identification and reporting4 7f7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,templates ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue revised regulations under revise subpart #bdb4ae of the ,,dfars to include standardized templates for reporting negative performance events and calculating composite scores4 7#b7 ,training and guidance 7,a7 ,training ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and provide training for contracting officers on-- 7i7 identifying1 verifying1 and reporting negative performance events2 and 7ii7 entering data for transaction counts and contract dollar values to support the scoring mechanism4 7,b7 ,guidance ,guidance shall emphasize the use of objective evidence and the exclusion of subjective judgments1 including-- 7i7 standardized templates for reporting negative performance events2 7ii7 guidelines for weighting negative performance scores in source selection2 and 7iii7 procedures for quality assurance reviews and contractor dispute resolution4 7#c7 ,system modifications ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall modify the ,,cpars system to-- 7,a7 support the categorization of negative performance events2 7,b7 eliminate fields for subjective ratings2 7,c7 automatically calculate composite scores based on reported data2 7,d7 include a mechanism for contractors to review and respond to reported events and scores2 and 7,e7 integrate with the ,federal ,awardee ,performance and ,integrity ,information ,system 7,,fapiis7 for seamless data sharing4 7#d7 ,transition period 7,a7 ,existing ,,cpars evaluations ,for contracts awarded prior to the effective date of the revised regulations1 contracting officers may complete existing ,,cpars evaluations under the prior system until the contract is closed or terminated4 7,b7 ,new evaluations ,new evaluations for contracts awarded after the date of the revised implementing regulations shall comply with this section4 7g7 ,reporting and oversight 7#a7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the implementation of the revised ,contractor ,performance ,assessment ,reporting ,system required by this section4 7#b7 ,government accountability office review ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of the revised contractor performance information system to assess-- 7,a7 its effectiveness in achieving the purposes outlined in subsection 7a72 7,b7 the accuracy and fairness of the scoring mechanism2 and 7,c7 the system's impact on competition and nontraditional defense contractor participation4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,negative performance event ,the term negative performance event means a verifiable instance of contractor failure or poor performance1 as described in subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,nontraditional defense contractor ,the term nontraditional defense contractor has the meaning given the term in section #cjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,verifiable data ,the term verifiable data means objective evidence documented in contract records1 inspection reports1 audits1 correspondence1 or other government records4 #hfh4 ,repeals of existing law to streamline the defense acquisition process ,the following provisions are hereby repealed3 7#a7 ,section #cjgj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,section #hgd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #caja74 7#c7 ,section #haj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #caja74 7#d7 ,section #cajf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,section #hfhh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,subsections 7a7-7c7 of section #hjd of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dcef74 7#g7 ,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#h7 ,section #hib of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbja note74 7#i7 ,section #hje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-acf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbja note74 7#aj7 ,section #hbc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjd note74 7#aa7 ,section #hjb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjf note74 7#ab7 ,section #cbjh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#ac7 ,section #heb 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 #cbda74 7#ad7 ,subsections 7a7-7f7 of section #hff of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7,public ,law #aaa-chc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cbda74 7#ae7 ,section #adc of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cbda74 7#af7 ,section #bed of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cbda74 7#ag7 ,section #hhf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cbda74 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 ,section #cad of the ,bob ,stump ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajg-cad2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cbda74 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 #hjf of the ,strom ,thurmond ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiii 7,public ,law #aje-bfa2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cbda74 7#bb7 ,section #cfh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjc note74 7#bc7 ,section #hge of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #ccdd 74 7#bd7 ,section #haf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #ccdd74 7#be7 ,section #ccgc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#bf7 ,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#bg7 ,section #cdee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#bh7 ,section #cfgh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#bi7 ,section #acc of the ,bob ,stump ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajg-cad2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cfgh note74 7#cj7 ,section #hia of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #chjd note74 7#ca7 ,section #chj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note74 7#cb7 ,section #ajef of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note74 7#cc7 ,section #afjc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djjg note74 7#cd7 ,section #ajhi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djbe note74 7#ce7 ,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#cf7 ,section #bce of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dabf note74 7#cg7 ,section #bbg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dada74 7#ch7 ,section #beb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dada74 7#ci7 ,section #ajdc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dagd note74 7#dj7 ,section #hbh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dbja74 7#da7 ,section #abeb of the ,defense ,procurement ,reform ,act of #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-ebe2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dbje note74 7#db7 ,section #hab of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7,public ,law #aaa-chc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dbaa74 7#dc7 ,section #hjf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dbaa74 7#dd7 ,section #hah of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dbca74 7#de7 ,section #hjb7;d77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dbea note74 7#df7 ,section #dbga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#dg7 ,section #had of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dbga note74 7#dh7 ,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#di7 ,section #hab of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dcbe note74 7#ej7 ,section #ddbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#ea7 ,section #hca7;b7 of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7,public ,law #aaa-chc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #deja74 7#eb7 ,section #hfc7;a7-7h7 of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7,public ,law #aaa-chc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #deja74 7#ec7 ,section #hcb of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #deja74 7#ed7 ,section #hhc7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dega74 7#ee7 ,section #ich of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dega74 7#ef7 ,section #abgb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note74 7#eg7 ,section #bhfg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note74 7#eh7 ,section #bae of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7,public ,law #aaa-chc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note74 7#ei7 ,section #hha of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note74 7#fj7 ,section #hjd of the ,bob ,stump ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajg-cad2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note74 7#fa7 ,chapter #cde of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#fb7 ,section #cgh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 7#fc7 ,section #hdf7;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 #dhaa note74 7#fd7 ,section #icb of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7,public ,law #aaa-chc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note74 7#fe7 ,section #hdi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #adhg74 7#ff7 ,section #hjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #bdjb74 7#fg7 ,section #hha of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dfja74 7#fh7 ,section #hjb of the ,ronald ,w4 ,reagan ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjje 7,public ,law #ajh-cge2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cjfb74 7#fi7 ,section #iac of the ,department of ,defense ,authorization ,act1 #aihf 7,public ,law #ii-ade2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cbja74 7#gj7 ,section #hba of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cdea74 7#ga7 ,section #hbd7;a7 of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7,public ,law #aaa-chc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cggd note74 7#gb7 ,section #hje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cdea74 7#gc7 ,section #hdd7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cdec note74 7#gd7 ,section #bch7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhda note74 7#ge7 ,subtitle ,d of title ,,ii of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc2 #aai ,stat4 #cage74 7#gf7 ,section #bad of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhda note74 7#gg7 ,section #bah of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac note74 7#gh7 ,section #bbi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note74 7#gi7 ,section #bcb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note74 7#hj7 ,section #bbb of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djad note74 7#ha7 ,section #bcj 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#hb7 ,section #hdc 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 #daga74 7#hc7 ,section #ich of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dega74 7#hd7 ,section #afea of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note74 7#he7 ,section #ajfd of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note74 7#hf7 ,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 #hfi4 ,enhancement of defense supply chain resilience and secondary source qualification ,section #hfe 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-- 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 parts and systems1 including those identified as having sole-source dependencies1 excessive lead times1 unreasonable pricing1 or other supply chain deficiencies2 and 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#i7 the ,department of ,defense avoids duplication of review processes for the approval of aircraft parts and components and repairs that have already been approved by a civil aviation authority under a ,parts ,manufacturer ,approval 7,,pma7 or ,designated ,engineering ,representative 7,,der7 spare or repair certification and approval processes unless a written justification is approved by the commander of a systems command of a military service and reported to the congressional defense committees4 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 through 7j7 as subsections 7g7 through 7k71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 insert the following new subsection3 7f7 ,expedited qualification panels ,each military department shall establish an ,expedited ,qualification ,panel 7,,eqp74 ,the ,,eqp shall develop standardized templates for ,source ,approval ,requests 7,s,a,rs7 and review expedited ,s,a,rs or ,p,m,as within #ad days1 issuing conditional approvals 7valid for #ab months7 or full approvals based on tiered risk criteria1 and leverage designated engineering representatives or equivalent third-party certified engineers when appropriate4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term critical readiness parts and systems has the meaning given the term in section #dcbd 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 whose failure causes 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 whose failure causes loss of control1 catastrophic failure1 or loss of life1 and require full qualification1 simulation1 and physical testing with ,engineering ,support ,activity witnessing4 4 #hgj4 ,enhanced product support management for integrated sustainment of weapon systems 7a7 ,in general ,section #dcbd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting in coordination with operational commands and users after appropriate metrics2 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,i7 and redesignating subparagraph 7,j7 as subparagraph 7,i72 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require that each covered system be supported by a product support manager that shall integrate sustainment activities across the ,portfolio ,acquisition ,executive1 materiel and systems commands1 sustainment working capital funds1 and other elements of the sustainment enterprise by establishing a coordinated process to ensure weapon system readiness and affordability throughout the lifecycle4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,i7 and inserting the following new subparagraphs3 7,b7 adopt predictive analytics and simulation and modeling tools to improve material availability and reliability1 increase operational availability rates1 and reduce operation and sustainment costs2 7,c7 select1 transfer1 direct1 and coordinate 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 provisioning2 7,d7 review and recommend resource allocations across product support integrators and product support providers to meet performance requirements of the product support strategy2 7,e7 prevent and resolve all diminishing manufacturing supply and material shortages and critical readiness parts and systems issues2 7,f7 manage the end-to-end coordination of qualification1 certification1 and test of alternative sources of supply2 7,g7 ensure evaluation of offerors on a solicitation includes-- 7i7 a parts selection plan that enables interoperability1 maintainability1 and commercially supportable designs2 7ii7 updated logistics product data and maintenance manuals2 and 7iii7 data rights and data ordering consistent with the intellectual property management plan in the life cycle sustainment plan2 7,h7 inspect1 accept1 and manage data deliveries and conformance of such data with configuration changes in consultation with ,defense ,contract ,management ,agency2 and 7,i7 update the product support strategy continuously as required1 at a minimum every five years4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following paragraphs3 7#c7 ,organization ,each ,portfolio ,acquisition ,executive shall establish a ,major ,program ,manager to manage sustainment activities for in-service systems and oversee all product support managers of covered systems to ensure an expert focus on sustainment4 7#d7 ,career management ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a formal career path for product support managers1 including selection criteria1 training programs1 and certification requirements1 aligned with the standards set forth in chapter #hg of this title4 ,product support managers shall be selected from military and civilian personnel with demonstrated expertise in sustainment1 logistics1 supply chain1 or engineering1 and incentivized with career progression opportunities equivalent to acquisition program managers4 7#e7 ,liaison officer program ,each sustainment working capital fund entity shall establish a liaison officer program to serve as the dedicated point of contract to align working capital fund management with product support manager activities for all covered systems4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e7 by inserting any acquisition or in-service program that is after ,the term covered system means2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#i7 ,critical readiness parts and systems ,the term critical readiness parts and systems means all parts and systems causing parts causing ,mission ,impaired ,capability ,awaiting ,parts 7,,micap71 ,not ,mission ,capable ,supply 7,,nmcs71 or ,casualty ,report 7,,casrep7 ,category #c or #d status1 as defined by the ,department of ,defense and respective military services1 or other parts or systems designated by the ,secretary of ,defense as impacting readiness4 4 #hga4 ,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 management2 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 enterprise 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 7a71 by striking if that head of an agency and all that follows through a complete end item2 7,b7 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7d72 and 7,c7 by redesignating-- 7i7 subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 subsection 7e7 as subsection 7c72 7#e7 in section #cbjd7;e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 the justification is approved-- 7i7 in the case of a contract for an amount exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold 7but not more than #ajj1jjj1jjj7-- 7,i7 by the competition advocate for the contracting activity 7without further delegation72 or 7,,ii7 by an official referred to in clause 7ii7 or 7iii72 7ii7 in the case of a contract for an amount exceeding #ajj1jjj1jjj 7but not more than #ejj1jjj1jjj7-- 7,i7 by the head of the contracting activity 7without further delegation72 7,,ii7 by an official referred to in clause 7iii72 or 7,,iii7 for the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 the ,defense ,innovation ,unit1 or the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 by the director of the agency2 or 7iii7 in the case of a contract for an amount exceeding #ejj1jjj1jjj-- 7,i7 by the senior procurement executive for the agency as designated for the purpose of section #agjb7;c7 of title #da 7without further delegation72 7,,ii7 in the case of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 acting in the capacity as the senior procurement executive for the ,department of ,defense1 by the delegate of the ,under ,secretary as designated pursuant to paragraph 7#f72 or 7,,iii7 for the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 the ,defense ,innovation ,unit1 or the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 by the director of the agency2 and 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by striking 7,a7 ,the authority of the head and all that follows through 7,b7 ,the authority of the ,under ,secretary and inserting ,the authority of the ,under ,secretary2 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 and 7iii7 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively2 7#f7 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#g7 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#h7 in section #ccgd7;a7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking certain reduced after ,allowed profit to reflect2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 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 otherwise have been directly chargeable under the contract post-award2 and 7,b7 were incurred to meet-- 7i7 the anticipated contract delivery schedule of the agency2 or 7ii7 the anticipated contract price targets of the agency4 2 7#i7 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#aj7 in section #cgje1 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,alternative sources required ,in the event the contracting officer is unable to determine proposed prices are fair and reasonable by any other means1 an offeror who fails to make a good faith effort to comply with a reasonable request to submit data in accordance with subsection 7a7 is ineligible for award unless the head of the agency initiates the assessment of the offeror as a source of supply for industrial capabilities under the authorities provided by sections #hfe and #hhb of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei74 2 7#aa7 in section #dbja-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7i7 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 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #a1hjj1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #aiij constant dollars7 and inserting #e1jjj1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #bjbd constant dollars72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 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 2 7#ab7 in section #dhhb1 by striking the ,president1 through the head of any department1 each place it appears and inserting the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7#ac7 in section #dhhd1 by striking ,the ,president and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#ad7 in section #dbca-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7a72 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting before subsection 7c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 the following new subsections3 7a7 ,conditions with respect to certain low-rate initial production 7#a7 ,the number of low-rate initial production lots associated with a major defense acquisition program may not be more than one if-- 7,a7 the milestone decision authority authorized the use of a fixed-price type contract at the time of ,milestone ,b approval2 and 7,b7 the scope of the work covered by the fixed-price type contract includes the development and the low-rate initial production of items for the major defense acquisition program4 7#b7 ,the acquisition executive of the applicable service1 or a designee of the executive1 may waive the limitation under paragraph 7#a7 if-- 7,a7 the waiver authority is not delegated to the contracting officer2 and 7,b7 written notification of the waiver1 which includes the associated rationale1 is provided to the congressional defense committees not later than #cj days after the date on which the waiver is issued4 7b7 ,conditions with respect to certain shipbuilding contracts 7#a7 ,with respect to a fixed-price type contract for the procurement of shipbuilding associated with a major defense acquisition program1 the number of ships to be procured under the contract1 including all options1 may not be more than two ships if the scope of the work covered by the contract includes the detail design for the ship and the construction of items for the launch and eventual delivery of the completed ship4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary concerned may waive the limitation under paragraph 7#a7 if1 not later than #cj days after the date on which the waiver is issued1 the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a written notification of the waiver that includes a certification that the basic and functional design of any ship to be procured under the contract described in paragraph 7#a7 is complete4 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term basic and functional design has the meaning given such term in section #hffi;c of this title4 7#b7 ,the term construction means steel cutting1 module fabrication1 assembly1 outfitting1 keel laying1 and module erection4 7#c7 ,the term detail design means design using computer-aided modeling to enable the generation of work instructions that show detailed system information and support construction1 including-- 7,a7 guidance for subcontractors and suppliers2 7,b7 installation drawings2 7,c7 schedules2 7,d7 material lists2 and 7,e7 lists of prefabricated materials and parts4 7#d7 ,the term major defense acquisition program has the meaning given such term in section #dbja of this title4 7#e7 ,the term ,milestone ,b approval has the meaning given such term in section #dagb of this title4 7#f7 ,the term milestone decision authority has the meaning given such term in section #dbaa of this title4 4 7b7 ,modifications to ,national ,defense ,authorization ,acts 7#a7 ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai ,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 amended-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking pilot2 7,b7 by striking pilot each place it appears2 7,c7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking minimal reporting and inserting no unique reporting2 and 7,d7 by striking subsections 7c7 and 7d74 7#b7 ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe ,section #hfd7;d7 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 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 #hgb4 ,minimum production levels for munitions ,section #bbb;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the minimum production levels4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection3 7f7 ,minimum production levels 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the chiefs of staff of the armed forces1 shall annually determine the minimum production level for each variant of munitions required to meet the ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement reported under subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,the minimum production level for each munition shall be calculated based on the ,total ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement1 as specified in subsection 7c77#f71 and shall account for the following3 7,a7 ,the inventory objective requirements for each category listed in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 of subsection 7c7 and paragraph 7#h7 of such subsection4 7,b7 ,the out-year worldwide inventory reported under subsection 7c77#g74 7,c7 ,the time required to meet the ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement1 as reported pursuant to paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the minimum production levels determined under this subsection 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 4 #hgc4 ,processes for incentivizing contractor expansion of sources of supply 7a7 ,in general ,for critical readiness parts and systems1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall enhance military readiness by incentivizing the design activity to expand sources of supply for critical readiness parts and systems1 through expedited qualification processes1 advanced manufacturing techniques1 and risk-informed certification4 7b7 ,contractual requirements for supplier diversification 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that all new or modified contracts with a prime contractor shall include contracting incentives to expand sources of supply with each design activity at any tier of the supply chain for systems with critical readiness parts and systems4 7#b7 ,mandatory ,,amsc reclassification ,for any identified critical readiness part or system1 the design activity shall1 not later than #fj days after notification by the ,department of ,defense1 conduct a review and propose reclassification of the ,acquisition ,method ,suffix ,code 7,,amsc7 to reduce sole-source dependency for any part or system with a lead time greater than1 unless the ,secretary of ,defense grants a waiver based on national security or operational necessity4 7#c7 ,implementation ,the design activity shall submit supplier diversification plans not later than #ij days after contract award1 detailing proposed supplier qualifications and projected benefits4 7#d7 ,enforcement ,noncompliance shall result in corrective action requests1 reduced contractor performance ratings1 or contract termination4 7c7 ,expedited qualification 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall expedite qualification procedures for critical readiness parts and systems in collaboration with the design activity at any tier of the contract supply chain4 7#b7 ,delegation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may delegate authority to designated engineering representatives 7,d,e,rs7 of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration or equivalent third-party certified engineers for specific tasks for parts approved through the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's ,parts ,manufacturer ,approval 7,,pma7 processes4 7d7 ,enhanced use of simulation for certification 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall mandate the use of simulation-based verification for certifying critical readiness parts and systems1 reducing reliance on physical testing for non-safety critical items1 or non-mission critical items1 as those terms are defined in section #hfe 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 note74 7#b7 ,submission of simulation-based evidence ,design activities or ,d,e,rs shall submit to the ,department upon request simulation-based evidence1 such as structural_/strength analysis reports and fault trees4 7#c7 ,acceptance of simulation-based evidence ,engineering ,support ,activities 7,e,s,as7 shall accept simulation data as primary evidence for non-safety critical items1 or non-mission critical items1 with conditional approvals issued within #ad days for critical readiness parts and systems4 7#d7 ,simulation validation framework ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a ,department-wide simulation validation framework incorporating third-party lab testing4 7e7 ,data rights enforcement and reverse engineering ,if a design activity is unwilling or unable to initiate expedited qualification or source alternative suppliers for critical readiness parts and systems within #cj days of notification1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 review and enforce government access to technical data deliverables to enable alternative sourcing under subchapter ,i of chapter #bge of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#b7 initiate reverse engineering to qualify new suppliers using the pilot program established under section #hhb 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 #cgga note74 7f7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees report detailing-- 7#a7 the number of critical readiness parts and systems addressed through ,,amsc reclassification1 supplier diversification1 and reverse engineering2 7#b7 the implementation status of expedited templates1 simulation use1 and fast-track processes2 7#c7 compliance by design activities1 including enforcement actions and data rights disputes2 and 7#d7 the impact on critical readiness parts and system resolution times and readiness metrics4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term critical readiness parts and systems has the meaning given the term in section #dcbd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term design activity has the meaning given the term in ,revision ,c to ,military ,standard #cajjj 7,,mil-,,std-#cajjj;,c71 entitled ,technical ,data ,packages1 or successor document4 #hgd4 ,duty-free entry of supplies procured by ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,issuance of duty-free entry certificates 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided by paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue a duty-free entry certificate for any of the following supplies imported pursuant to a procurement contract entered into by the ,department of ,defense3 7,a7 ,an end product or component imported from a country with which the ,united ,states has a memorandum of understanding for reciprocal procurement of defense items in effect under section #dhea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,a defense item that is an eligible product as defined in section #cjh of the ,trade ,agreements ,act of #aigi 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #beah74 7#b7 ,exceptions ,paragraph 7#a7 does not apply with respect to a product or component described in that paragraph if-- 7,a7 the product or component is eligible for duty-free treatment under the column #a special rate of duty column of the ,harmonized ,tariff ,schedule of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 the product or component has already entered the customs territory of the ,united ,states and the contractor already has paid the duty with respect to the product or component4 7b7 ,tracking of supply chain ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 track the impact of economic fluctuations1 include tariffs1 supply chain disruptions and inflation1 on all major prime contracts entered into by the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 not later than ,january #cj1 #bjbf1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7,a7 an assessment of cost increases to both the ,department and contractors as a result of tariffs imposed under the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 and section #bcb of the ,trade ,expansion ,act of #aifb 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfb72 7,b7 an assessment of the effects of such tariffs on supply chains and lead times for major defense platforms2 and 7,c7 a summary of agreements entered into under section #dhea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and an assessment of the application of those agreements to the defense supply chain4 7c7 ,report on duty-free entry certificates ,not later than ,january #cj1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter until ,january #cj1 #bjcj1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,defense ,contract ,management ,agency1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on articles classified under subheading #ihjh4jj4cj of the ,harmonized ,tariff ,schedule of the ,united ,states that includes-- 7#a7 a summary of such articles for which the ,secretary issued a duty-free entry certificate2 and 7#b7 a summary of such articles for which a duty-free entry certificate was requested and denied4 #hge4 ,other transaction authority reporting ,any project carried out by the ,department of ,defense using other transaction authority under section #djba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be reported in the same manner as other ,department of ,defense expenditures for inclusion in the searchable public website established by the ,federal ,funding ,accountability and ,transparency ,act of #bjjf 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #faja note2 ,public ,law #aji-bhb74 #hgf4 ,assessment of competitive effects of defense contractor transactions 7a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,department means the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,retrospective reviews of approved mergers ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an assessment of the competitive effects of defense contractor mergers and acquisitions during the #aj-year period ending on the date of enactment of this ,act that includes-- 7#a7 company compliance with recommended remedies2 7#b7 effectiveness of remedies to address competition concerns1 industrial base sustainability1 and national security risks raised by the ,department of ,justice1 ,federal ,trade ,commission1 and ,department in the merger review process2 7#c7 information sharing between the ,department of ,justice1 ,federal ,trade ,commission1 and the ,department in the merger and acquisition review process2 7#d7 ,department processes for measuring the impacts of vertical integration on competition1 including data collection and ability to access industry information to assess anticompetitive practices2 and 7#e7 implementation of previous ,government ,accountability ,office1 ,department1 and ,defense ,science ,board recommendations to enhance competition4 #hgg4 ,evaluation of ,,tp-,link telecommunications equipment for designation as covered telecommunications equipment or services 7a7 ,evaluation required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall evaluate telecommunications equipment and services manufactured or provided by ,,tp-,link ,technologies ,co41 ,ltd4 and its subsidiaries to determine whether such equipment and services should be designated as covered telecommunications equipment or services under section #hhi of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #da ,u4,s4,c4 #cija note prec474 7b7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on the determination made under subsection 7a74 #hgh4 ,country-of-origin disclosure requirements for generic drugs purchased by the ,department of ,defense ,the ,department of ,defense may not procure for resale any generic drug unless the seller of such generic drug discloses the country the generic drug was manufactured in and the country of origin for all active pharmaceutical ingredients and key starting materials4 #hgi4 ,phase-out of computer and printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by ,china 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not directly or indirectly acquire any computer or printer if the manufacturer is a covered ,chinese entity4 7b7 ,prohibition on indirect sales ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the prohibition under subsection 7a7 also applies to indirect sales through exempt subsidiaries4 ,no covered entity may use an exempt subsidiary to circumvent the prohibition on the acquisition of computers1 unified communication devices1 or printers4 7c7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply only with respect to contracts or other agreements entered into1 renewed1 or extended in accordance with the percentage thresholds specified in subsection 7d71 for end user computing devices such as laptops1 desktops1 and other physical computing equipment4 ,this section shall not apply to contracts or other agreements for cloud-based services1 including virtual desktops1 or cellular telephones4 7d7 ,required percentages ,the percentage thresholds referred to in subsection 7c7 are1 for both computers and printers1 as follows3 7#a7 ,not less than #aj percent of the ,department's total procurement beginning in fiscal year #bjbf4 7#b7 ,not less than #be percent of the ,department's total procurement beginning in fiscal year #bjbg4 7#c7 ,not less than #ej percent of the ,department's total procurement beginning in fiscal year #bjbh4 7#d7 #ajj percent of the ,department's total procurement beginning in fiscal year #bjbi4 7e7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may allow acquisition of items not for operational use1 to conduct testing1 evaluation1 exfiltration1 and reverse engineering missions on adversarial products and capabilities4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,computer ,the term computer-- 7,a7 means an electronic1 magnetic1 optical1 electrochemical1 or other high speed data processing device performing logical1 arithmetic1 or storage functions1 and includes any data storage facility or communications facility directly related to or operating in conjunction with such device2 and 7,b7 does not include an automated typewriter or typesetter1 a portable handheld calculator1 or other similar device4 7#b7 ,country of concern ,the term country of concern means the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#c7 ,covered ,chinese entity ,the term covered ,chinese entity means an entity that the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,intelligence or the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 determines to be-- 7,a7 an entity whose ultimate parent company is domiciled in the ,people's ,republic of ,china and therefore required to comply with ,china's #bjae ,national ,security ,law1 ,china's #bjag ,national ,intelligence ,law1 and other ,chinese laws that require such ultimate parent company to cooperate with ,chinese national defense and national intelligence agencies2 or 7,b7 an entity or parent company of any entity in which a country of concern has an ownership stake4 7#d7 ,manufacturer ,the term manufacturer means-- 7,a7 the entity that transforms raw materials1 miscellaneous parts1 or components into the end item2 7,b7 any entity that subcontracts with the entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 for the entity described in such subparagraph to transform raw materials1 miscellaneous parts1 or components into the end item2 7,c7 any entity that otherwise directs the entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 to transform raw materials1 miscellaneous parts1 or components into the end item2 or 7,d7 any parent company1 subsidiary1 or affiliate of the entity described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#e7 ,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 7,,pos7 receipt printers1 calculators with printing capabilities1 label makers1 or non-standalone printers that are embedded into products that are not covered by the definition in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 #hhj4 ,prohibition on operation1 procurement1 and contracting related to foreign-made additive manufacturing machines 7a7 ,prohibition on agency operation or procurement ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not operate1 or enter into or renew a contract for the procurement of-- 7#a7 a covered additive manufacturing machine that-- 7,a7 is manufactured in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country2 7,b7 uses operating software developed in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country2 or 7,c7 uses network connectivity or data storage located in or administered by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country2 or 7#b7 a system or systems that incorporates1 interfaces with1 or otherwise uses additive manufacturing systems or machines described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,exception ,the prohibition under subsection 7a7 does not apply to the operation or procurement of additive manufacturing systems or machines for the purposes of testing1 analysis1 and training related to intelligence1 electronic warfare1 and information warfare operations4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the congressional defense committees that the operation or procurement of additive manufacturing systems or machines is required in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,additive manufacturing machine ,the term additive manufacturing machine means a system of integrated hardware and software used to realize an additive manufacturing process1 including the deposition of material and the associated post-processing steps as applicable4 7#b7 ,additive manufacturing process ,the term additive manufacturing process means a process of joining materials to make parts from #c;,d model data1 usually layer upon layer1 as opposed to subtractive manufacturing methodologies4 7#c7 ,covered additive manufacturing company ,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 foreign country2 or 7ii7 is subject to unmitigated foreign ownership1 control1 or influence by a covered foreign country1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense in accordance with the ,national ,industrial ,security ,program or any successor to such program4 7#d7 ,covered additive manufacturing machine ,the term covered additive manufacturing machine means additive manufacturing machines and any related services and equipment manufactured by a covered additive manufacturing company4 7#e7 ,covered foreign country ,the term covered foreign country means the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 ,iran1 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea1 and the ,russian ,federation4 ,,ix ,,department ,,of ,,defense ,,organization ,,and ,,management ,a ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,related ,matters #ija4 ,economic ,defense ,unit 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #adi;a4 ,economic ,defense ,unit 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,department of ,defense an ,economic ,defense ,unit 7in this section referred to as the ,unit74 7b7 ,director 7#a7 ,in general ,the head of the ,unit shall be the ,director 7in this section referred to as the ,director74 7#b7 ,appointment ,the ,director shall be appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense from among-- 7,a7 employees in ,senior ,executive ,service positions 7as defined in section #cacb of title #e72 or 7,b7 individuals from outside the civil service who have successfully held equivalent positions4 7#c7 ,authority of ,director ,the ,director-- 7,a7 shall serve as a principal staff assistant to the ,secretary of ,defense on matters within the responsibilities of the ,unit2 7,b7 shall report directly to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense without intervening authority2 and 7,c7 may communicate views on matters within the responsibilities of the ,unit directly to the ,deputy ,secretary without obtaining the approval or concurrence of any other official within the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,unit shall be responsible for the following3 7#a7 ,coordinating among1 and harmonizing economic competition activities by1 components of the ,department of ,defense1 including by serving as a co-chair of the ,national ,defense ,economic ,competition ,research ,council4 7#b7 ,developing and maintaining requirements for economic competition activities to reinforce military advantage1 including requirements described in subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,developing and maintaining a campaign plan for economic competition activities to reinforce military advantage4 7#d7 ,conducting or sponsoring analyses and other net assessment activities to scope economic competition activities1 gaps1 needs1 or requirements related to activities of the ,united ,states1 allies of the ,united ,states1 or adversaries4 7#e7 ,directing the execution of economic competition activities4 7#f7 ,developing programming and budget submissions for economic competition activities4 7#g7 ,advising the ,secretary and the ,deputy ,secretary with respect to economic competition activities1 including with respect to coordinating integration of economic competition requirements or programs into joint and interagency planning activities4 7#h7 ,acting as the principal interlocutor for interagency activities related to economic competition activities4 7#i7 ,leading outreach of the ,department of ,defense to relevant private actors engaged in economic competition activities1 including by liaising with private actors under section #ajdg of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 7#aj7 ,sponsoring or conducting regular tabletop exercises related to economic competition activities in order to-- 7,a7 assess the economic impacts of decisions of the ,department of ,defense during crises and conflicts2 7,b7 evaluate the economic tools available to the ,united ,states ,government to augment the capabilities of the ,department of ,defense in competition1 crises1 and conflicts2 or 7,c7 evaluate planning scenarios or concept development1 including to test proposed doctrine1 tactics1 or other nonmaterial approaches for economic competition activities that might be used by the ,department of ,defense4 7#aa7 ,selecting economic competition activities projects to be carried out using funds made available to the ,unit1 allocating funds to organizations to carry out such projects1 and monitoring the execution of such projects4 7#ab7 ,serving as the co-chair of the ,national ,security ,capital ,forum4 7#ac7 ,carrying out such other activities as the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7#ad7 ,regularly updating the ,national ,security ,council and relevant ,federal agencies with respect to the economic competition activities of the ,department of ,defense4 7d7 ,economic competition requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the requirements for economic competition activities developed and maintained by the ,unit under subsection 7c77#b7 may include requirements for-- 7,a7 access1 basing1 and overflight2 7,b7 countering mobilization of adversaries2 7,c7 countering defense industrial base activities by adversaries2 7,d7 ensuring the access of the ,united ,states to critical materials and capabilities2 and 7,e7 such other matters as the ,director considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,consultations ,in developing requirements for economic competition activities under subsection 7c77#b71 the ,director shall consult-- 7,a7 integrated priorities lists from combatant commanders derived from operational plans or theater campaign plans2 7,b7 integrated priorities lists of defense industrial base shortfalls or investment opportunities2 and 7,c7 the outcomes of experimentation events1 science and technology activities1 and examinations of issues of economic competition by concept development organizations4 7e7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,quarterly briefings ,not less frequently than quarterly1 the ,director shall provide to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees a briefing on1 for the quarter preceding the briefing-- 7,a7 the activities of the ,unit2 7,b7 the outcomes of and advances resulting from such activities2 and 7,c7 work product of the ,unit4 7#b7 ,annual reports ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the matters described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 for the year preceding submission of the report4 7f7 ,economic competition activities defined ,in this section1 the term economic competition activities means actions that are taken to reinforce military advantage in and through the economic domain1 including such actions taken-- 7#a7 to leverage private capital and market actors2 7#b7 to acquire or procure items2 7#c7 to protect or enhance the economic or technological advantage of the ,united ,states or allies of the ,united ,states2 7#d7 in the information environment or cyber environment or as other sensitive operations2 or 7#e7 to leverage interagency authorities4 4 7b7 ,national ,defense ,economic ,competition ,research ,council ,section #bbh7;c7 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 #djja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,chair ,the ,director of the ,economic ,defense ,unit shall be the chair of the ,council4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,n7 as clauses 7i7 through 7xiv71 respectively1 and by moving such clauses1 as so redesignated1 two ems to the right2 and 7,b7 by striking ,the co-chairs and all that follows through the following3 and inserting in the following3 8,the ,council shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy4 7,b7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7,c7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7,d7 ,representatives from each of the following3 4 7c7 ,national ,security ,capital ,forum ,section #ajib7;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 #adi note7 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,co-chairs ,the ,director of the ,office of ,strategic ,capital and the ,director of the ,economic ,defense ,unit shall serve as co-chairs of the forum established under subsection 7a74 4 #ijb4 ,additional authorities for ,office of ,strategic ,capital 7a7 ,in general ,section #adi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7j72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsections3 7f7 ,fees 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director may-- 7,a7 charge and collect fees for the costs of services provided by the ,office and associated with administering programs under this section1 including for project-specific transaction costs and direct costs relating to such services2 and 7,b7 establish those fees at amounts that will ensure recovery of the full costs of administering those programs4 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 ,defense4 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 7e7 for the expiration of the authority of the ,director to make new loans and provide new loan guarantees under paragraph 7#c77;,a77i7 of that subsection4 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 an audit of fees charged and collected under paragraph 7#a7 not less frequently than once every two years2 and 7ii7 not later than ,june #a of the year in which an audit is conducted under clause 7i71 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the audit4 7g7 ,authority to accept services ,notwithstanding section #acdb of title #ca1 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 payment in kind for services provided by the ,office4 7h7 ,presumption of compliance ,each agreement for a loan or loan guarantee executed by the ,director shall be conclusively presumed to be issued in compliance with the requirements of this section4 7i7 ,authority to collect debts ,in the case of a default on a loan or loan guarantee provided under this section1 the ,director may exercise any priority of the ,united ,states in collecting debts relating to the default4 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 #ijc4 ,modifications to responsibilities of ,director for ,operational ,test and ,evaluation ,section #aci7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 maintain1 on behalf of the ,secretary of ,defense1 enabling and cross-cutting activities that support operational test and evaluation across the ,department1 including-- 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 4 #ijd4 ,directive authority for matters for which ,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 and 7,b7 by inserting and to enhance 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 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 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 responsibility4 4 #ije4 ,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 #ijf4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending establishment of ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering for travel expenses1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense notifies the congressional defense committees that the ,department of ,defense has established the ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office as required by section #adh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and provided that ,office with the staff and other resources necessary to effectively carry out the responsibilities specified in subsection 7c7 of that section4 #ijg4 ,modification of covered technology categories for ,office of ,strategic ,capital ,paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7j7 of section #adi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as redesignated by section #ijb7;a77#a71 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 energy1 and associated infrastructure1 including advanced nuclear reactors4 4 #ijh4 ,modification of organization and authorities of ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense with duties relating to industrial base policy and readiness 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 ,renaming of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,strategy1 ,plans1 and ,capabilities as ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,strategy1 ,plans1 ,capabilities1 and ,readiness ,on and after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,strategy1 ,plans1 and ,capabilities shall be known as the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,strategy1 ,plans1 ,capabilities1 and ,readiness2 and 7#b7 any reference in any law or regulation to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,strategy1 ,plans1 and ,capabilities shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,strategy1 ,plans1 ,capabilities1 and ,readiness4 7c7 ,elimination of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,readiness ,the position of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,readiness is eliminated4 ,b ,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters #iaa4 ,modifications to ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council 7a7 ,mission ,subsection 7b7 of section #aha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 evaluating global trends1 threats1 and adversary capabilities to inform understanding of joint operational problems and shape a joint force design2 7#b7 coordinating with commanders of combatant commands with respect to compiling1 refining1 and prioritizing joint operational problems2 7#c7 continuously reviewing and assessing military capabilities of the armed forces1 ,defense ,agencies1 or other entities of the ,department of ,defense to meet applicable requirements in the national defense strategy under section #aac7;g7 of this title2 7#d7 identifying and prioritizing gaps and opportunities in military capabilities to meet such requirements1 including making recommendations for changes to address such gaps and leverage such opportunities2 7#e7 identifying advances in technology1 innovative commercial solutions1 and concepts of operation that could improve the ability of the joint force in achieving military advantage for the ,united ,states2 7#f7 designing the joint force in a manner that addresses joint operational problems and1 in doing so1 evaluating force design initiatives of the armed forces to recommend acceptance1 mitigation1 or alternative force designs2 7#g7 maintaining a repository of joint operational problems and identification of military capabilities that are addressing those problems2 and 7#h7 evaluating impact to joint military capability requirements for the purposes of section #dcge7;b74 4 7b7 ,composition ,subsection 7c77#a7 of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,g7 ,in any case in which the ,council is considering a topic of significant interest to a combatant command1 the commander of the combatant command or a designee of the commander who is a general or flag officer4 4 7c7 ,advisors ,subsection 7d7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking 1 and strongly consider1 and inserting and consider2 and 7,b7 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 may seek views from industry on commercially available technology to address joint operational problems or capability gaps4 4 7d7 ,performance requirements ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended by striking and1 except and all that follows through ,council4 7e7 ,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 paragraph 7#a73 7#a7 ,the term capability requirement means a capability that is critical or essential to address a joint operational problem4 2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 ,the term joint operational problem-- 7,a7 means a challenge across the joint force faced by a combatant command in achieving an assigned military objective2 and 7,b7 may include limitations in capabilities1 resources1 or the ability to effectively and efficiently coordinate across the joint force1 with another combatant command1 or among joint military capabilities4 4 7f7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,acquisition-related functions of chiefs of the armed forces ,section #cajd7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 7subject1 where appropriate1 to validation by the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council pursuant to section #aha of this title74 7#b7 ,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#c7 ,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#d7 ,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#e7 ,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#f7 ,acquisition accountability on missile defense system ,section #eead7;b77#b77;,c77ii7 of such title is amended by striking approved and inserting reviewed4 #iab4 ,transfer of responsibility for countering small unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment as executive agent ,section #acc;b7b77#e7 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 semicolon and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 the executive agent for the ,department of ,defense for oversight of efforts to counter small unmanned aircraft2 4 7b7 ,elimination of ,joint ,counter-,small ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,office 7#a7 ,in general ,effective on the date that is #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 the ,joint ,counter-,small ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,office of the ,army is terminated2 and 7,b7 the functions1 assets1 and civilian employees of the ,joint ,counter-,small ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,office of the ,army shall be transferred to the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#b7 ,references ,on and after the date that is #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 any reference in any law or regulation to the ,joint ,counter-,small ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,office of the ,army shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7c7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,plan for additional kinetic effectors for low1 slow1 small unmanned aircraft integrated defeat system ,section #aac of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei7 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking of the ,army2 7,b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking ,secretary of the ,army and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7ii7 by striking of the ,army2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of the ,army and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,under ,secretary4 7#b7 ,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 ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,secretary and all that follows through ,office1 and inserting ,the ,under ,secretary2 and 7ii7 by striking the ,secretary of the ,army and inserting the ,under ,secretary4 #iac4 ,study on feasibility and advisability of establishing a ,joint ,capabilities and ,programming ,board 7a7 ,study required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a ,joint ,capabilities and ,programming ,board 7in this section referred to as the ,board7 within the ,department of ,defense to serve as a consolidated forum for addressing joint military capabilities and program budgeting for investments4 7b7 ,elements of study ,the study required by subsection 7a7 shall assess and provide recommendations on the following elements for the proposed ,board3 7#a7 ,the potential for the ,board to act as the primary joint forum for-- 7,a7 reviewing and recommending actions on joint military capabilities spanning multiple components of the ,department of ,defense to address priority capability needs2 and 7,b7 evaluating and recommending actions on investment portfolio evaluation and budgeting matters to prioritize joint military capabilities and optimize lethality based on available resources4 7#b7 ,the feasibility of the ,board being co-chaired by the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council1 including the roles1 authorities1 and responsibilities of the co-chairpersons4 7#c7 ,the advisability of a ,board composition that includes-- 7,a7 core membership consisting of-- 7i7 the co-chairpersons2 7ii7 representatives from the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council2 7iii7 representatives from the ,office of the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation2 7iv7 representatives from the ,armed ,forces and combatant commands to reflect military user perspectives2 and 7v7 representatives of portfolio acquisition executives or equivalent managers to reflect program execution perspectives2 7,b7 a flexible structure permitting the establishment of ad hoc or standing committees to address specific areas or issues1 drawing from the core membership2 7,c7 separate staff directly accountable to each co-chairperson to assist in identifying1 reviewing1 coordinating1 and analyzing matters brought before the ,board2 and 7,d7 mission engineering and integration analysis cells that evaluate the effectiveness of current and proposed value chains of the ,department of ,defense and inform the assessment of alternative courses of action for capability and resource investments4 7#d7 ,the potential structure for decision-making by the ,board1 including-- 7,a7 maintaining autonomy for the ,armed ,forces and portfolio acquisition executives to make decisions and execute programs without requiring approval by or the submission of documentation to the ,board2 7,b7 issuing recommendations by majority vote of members of the ,board1 to be forwarded to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense unless unanimously rejected by the co-chairpersons2 and 7,c7 allowing the members or representatives of the ,board to submit dissenting opinions alongside recommendations for consideration by the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#e7 ,the feasibility of operational procedures1 including-- 7,a7 issue identification processes prioritizing issues-- 7i7 nominated by members of the ,board1 the ,armed ,forces1 the combatant commands1 or portfolio acquisition executives2 and 7ii7 addressing capability gaps1 resource constraints1 or programmatic challenges requiring joint or departmental action2 and 7,b7 flexible quorum and voting procedures to ensure efficient decision-making and requiring participation from representatives of military users and program acquisition executives directly impacted by any recommendation4 7#f7 ,the provision of sufficient staff1 directly accountable to the co-chairpersons1 to support the ,board's operations and analysis of issues4 7#g7 ,the impact of the proposed ,board on existing entities of the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council and the ,office of the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation1 including potential overlaps1 redundancies1 or synergies between the missions and responsibilities of those entities and the ,board4 7#h7 ,the anticipated benefits of enhanced joint capability prioritization and resource allocation1 including the ability to consolidate or remove existing processes and decision forums4 7#i7 ,potential barriers to establishing the ,board1 including resource requirements and alignment with existing acquisition and budgeting processes4 7c7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a comprehensive analysis of the feasibility and advisability of establishing the ,board1 addressing each element specified in subsection 7b72 7,b7 if establishing the ,board is deemed feasible and advisable-- 7i7 specific recommendations for the organizational structure1 governance1 voting mechanisms1 quorum requirements1 and operational procedures of the ,board2 and 7ii7 an estimation of the costs1 resource requirements1 and timeline for establishing and operating the ,board2 and 7,c7 any additional findings or recommendations to improve joint capability development1 program budgeting1 and resource allocation within the ,department of ,defense4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the establishment of a ,joint ,capabilities and ,programming ,board before the completion and review of the study required by subsection 7a74 #iad4 ,briefing on restructuring of ,army ,futures ,command and ,training and ,doctrine ,command 7a7 ,in general ,not less than #fj days before executing any plan to merge1 consolidate1 or otherwise reorganize the ,army ,futures ,command and the ,training and ,doctrine ,command of the ,army1 the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,chief of ,staff of the ,army shall provide to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive briefing on the merger1 consolidation1 or other reorganization4 7b7 ,elements ,the briefing required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the proposed merger1 consolidation1 or other reorganization1 including affected commands1 subordinate entities1 and organizational structures4 7#b7 ,the strategic1 operational1 and fiscal rationale for the proposed merger1 consolidation1 or other reorganization4 7#c7 ,an assessment of potential impacts of the proposed merger1 consolidation1 or other reorganization on the readiness and mission effectiveness of the ,army4 7#d7 ,an identification of resource reallocations1 including installation realignment or closures and personnel movements4 7#e7 ,a timeline for implementation of the proposed merger1 consolidation1 or other reorganization4 #iae4 ,designation of senior official for military-to-civilian transition 7a7 ,designation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall designate a senior official of the ,department of ,defense to oversee policy and programs related to the transition of members of the ,armed ,forces from active duty to-- 7,a7 civilian life2 or 7,b7 reserve components4 7#b7 ,qualifications ,the official designated under paragraph 7#a7 shall be designated from among individuals with-- 7,a7 extensive experience with veterans services2 and 7,b7 knowledge of the transition from active duty to-- 7i7 civilian life2 and 7ii7 reserve components4 7b7 ,role1 responsibility1 and authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall prescribe the roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities of the official designated under subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities required ,the roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities prescribed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to the transition of members of the ,armed ,forces and their families from active duty to civilian life and reserve components-- 7,a7 serving as the principal advisor to the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness on policies1 operations1 and programs and activities relating to the transition of members2 7,b7 assisting the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness with policies1 operations1 and programs and activities relating to the transition of members2 7,c7 working1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 and the ,secretary of ,education1 to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of all activities relating to the transition of members2 7,d7 serving as the chief transition officer of the ,department of ,defense1 with the mission of coordinating and overseeing the effectiveness of transition programs of the ,department of ,defense and ensuring all members of the ,armed ,forces are well equipped for civilian life or the reserve components1 as the case may be2 7,e7 overseeing the ,military-,civilian ,transition ,office and the implementation of transition programs across the ,department of ,defense2 7,f7 conducting a review and assessment of all transition programs and services offered by the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,transition ,assistance ,program and ,skillbridge ,program1 and proposing legislative or administrative action-- 7i7 to improve the efficacy and efficiency of the programs2 and 7ii7 to ensure compliance with all legal requirements related to transition assistance2 and 7,g7 working with ,federal agencies1 ,state and local governments1 and nongovernmental organizations to improve the delivery of transition support services4 7c7 ,briefing on designation and implementation ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on-- 7#a7 the status of the designation of the official under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the implementation of the roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities of the official under subsection 7b74 #iaf4 ,removal of members of ,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 #iag4 ,longer term and eligibility for appointment to rank of ,admiral of ,commander of ,naval ,sea ,systems ,command 7a7 ,term ,section #ebf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7k7 7#a7 ,an individual serving as the ,commander of the ,naval ,sea ,systems ,command-- 7,a7 subject to paragraph 7#b71 shall serve for a term of eight years2 and 7,b7 is eligible to be appointed to the rank of ,admiral during the final three years of that term4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may terminate the term of an individual serving as the ,commander of the ,naval ,sea ,systems ,command before the end of the eight-year term specified in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 if the ,secretary notifies the congressional defense committees of the termination4 4 7b7 ,extension of time period for retirement for years of service ,section #fcf7;c7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,in the administration and inserting 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 in the administration2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the officer serving as the ,commander of the ,naval ,sea ,systems ,command-- 7,a7 may continue to serve after #dj years of active commissioned service in order to complete the term of the ,commander specified in section #ebf7k77#a77;,a7 of this title2 and 7,b7 may in no case serve more than #de years of active commissioned service4 4 7c7 ,report on options for new private shipyards 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,research1 ,development1 and ,acquisition and in coordination with the ,commander of the ,naval ,sea ,systems ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on incentives that would promote private investment in the creation of two new private shipyards on the ,pacific ,coast4 ,the incentives should be focused on new construction shipyards4 ,the report may include suggested locations based on strategic laydown or other relevant defense industrial base matters4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in preparing the report required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 give consideration to locations in noncontiguous ,states2 and 7,b7 assess the potential for investment in or establishment of a ,united ,states subsidiary of a foreign-owned shipbuilding company1 with special preference to companies based in ,japan and the ,republic of ,korea4 7#c7 ,form 7,a7 ,in general ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7,b7 ,public availability ,the unclassified portion of the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be made available to the public4 #iah4 ,delay of 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 7or a designee of the ,secretary7 shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives 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 #iai4 ,limitation on use of funds for consolidation1 disestablishment1 or elimination of geographic combatant commands ,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 consolidate1 disestablish1 or otherwise eliminate a geographic combatant command of the ,department of ,defense until not earlier than #ij days after the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the congressional defense committees a report that1 at a minimum1 addresses the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed plan for consolidation1 disestablishment1 or elimination of the geographic combatant command1 including associated timelines and detailed accounting of the associated costs4 7#b7 ,a detailed analysis of the anticipated impact of the consolidation1 disestablishment1 or elimination on the ability of the ,department of ,defense to accomplish objectives in the affected area of responsibility1 including the ability of the ,department to effectively deter conflict1 maintain peace and security1 and conduct military operations1 exercises1 and security cooperation activities with allies and partners4 #ibj4 ,elimination of statutory provisions relating to diversity1 equity1 and inclusion in the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,duties of ,secretary of ,defense ,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 in subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking to measure-- and all that follows through 7,c7 the efforts and inserting to measure the efforts3 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking shall-- and all that follows through 7,a7 ensure that and inserting shall ensure that2 7ii7 by striking the semicolon after extent practicable and inserting a period3 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,f72 and 7#d7 in subsection 7m7-- 7,a7 by striking 1 disaggregated by gender1 race1 and ethnicity1 each place it appears2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking disaggregated by gender1 race1 and ethnicity12 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking 1 gender1 race1 and ethnicity4 7b7 ,chief diversity officer of the department of defense ,section #adg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7c7 ,diversity in selection boards 7#a7 ,promotion selection boards ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #egc7;b71 by striking ,the members of a selection and all that follows through extent practicable42 7,b7 in section #fab7;a77#a71 by striking ,the members of a selection and all that follows through extent practicable42 and 7,c7 in section #adajb7;b71 by striking ,the members of a selection and all that follows through extent practicable44 7#b7 ,other selection boards ,section #ejc7;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 #egc note7 is repealed4 7d7 ,diversity in military leadership ,section #fef of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7e7 ,identification of gender or personal pronouns in official correspondence ,section #ihf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7f7 ,human relations training ,section #bjja7;a77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking include and all that follows through the period and inserting shall include honor1 excellence1 courage1 and commitment44 7g7 ,strategic plan for diversity and inclusion ,section #ebi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #fef note7 is repealed4 7h7 ,senior advisors for diversity and inclusion for the military departments and coast guard ,section #iac7;b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #adg note7 is repealed4 7i7 ,conforming amendment ,section #aah7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking to carry out-- and all that follows through 7#b7 guidance and inserting to carry out guidance4 #iba4 ,defense ,science ,board study on optimal organizational structure for digital engineering solutions 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 support digital solutions engineering activities across the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and the military departments4 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 across the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and the military departments1 including-- 7,a7 current responsibilities1 requirements1 and deliverables of service-based software delivery organizations2 7,b7 responsibilities or authorities imposed by statutory requirements2 7,c7 limitations based on current enterprise data management platforms2 7,d7 effectiveness and efficiency of current approaches2 7,e7 optimization of resource allocation and utilization processes2 and 7,f7 integration challenges and opportunities with ,department-wide digital 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 assessment of capability requirements and gaps2 7,c7 evaluation of cost-effectiveness and resource implications2 7,d7 application of lessons from similar industry or academic entities performing similar work2 7,e7 consideration of governance and execution framework requirements2 7,f7 assessment of the implementation of and execution of governance structures1 including artificial intelligence model management2 7,g7 coordination mechanisms with existing ,department components and combatant commands2 7,h7 recommendations for unique hiring authorities to support digital solutions engineering workforce requirements2 and 7,i7 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 organizational and personnel changes required2 7,c7 resource requirements and funding mechanisms2 7,d7 legislative or regulatory changes needed2 7,e7 risk assessment and mitigation strategies2 and 7,f7 metrics for evaluating implementation success4 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 purposes within the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,software delivery organizations ,the term software delivery organizations means organizational units within the military services dedicated to the rapid development1 deployment1 and sustainment of software applications and digital solutions4 #ibb4 ,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 capabilities 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 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 #c pilot projects4 7#c7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7g7 ,termination ,the ,working ,group shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbi4 ,x ,general provisions ,a ,financial matters #ajja4 ,general transfer authority 7a7 ,authority ,to transfer authorizations 7#a7 ,authority ,upon determination by the ,secretary of ,defense that such action is necessary in the national interest1 the ,secretary may transfer amounts of authorizations made available to the ,department of ,defense in this division for fiscal year #bjbf between any such authorizations for that fiscal year 7or any subdivisions thereof74 ,amounts of authorizations so transferred shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes as the authorization to which transferred4 7#b7 ,limitation ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 the total amount of authorizations that the ,secretary may transfer under the authority of this section may not exceed #f1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,exception for transfers between military personnel authorizations ,a transfer of funds between military personnel authorizations under title ,,iv shall not be counted toward the dollar limitation in paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,limitations ,the authority provided by subsection 7a7 to transfer authorizations-- 7#a7 may only be used to provide authority for items that have a higher priority than the items from which authority is transferred2 and 7#b7 may not be used to provide authority for an item that has been denied authorization by ,congress4 7c7 ,effect on authorization amounts ,a transfer made from one account to another under the authority of this section shall be deemed to increase the amount authorized for the account to which the amount is transferred by an amount equal to the amount transferred4 7d7 ,notice to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall promptly notify ,congress of each transfer made under subsection 7a74 #ajjb4 ,amendments and repeals to budgetary requirements for defense acquisition 7a7 ,amendments to existing law 7#a7 ,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 7#b7 ,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 7b7 ,repeals of existing law ,the following provisions are hereby repealed3 7#a7 ,evaluation and assessment of the distributed common ground system ,section #bai of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 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 #ajjc4 ,briefing on beginning balance issues for audit purposes 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a one-time briefing on any anticipated issues in establishing beginning balances for audits of the financial statements of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,the briefing required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a detailed identification of each budgetary account known to have and anticipated to have unsupported beginning balances2 7#b7 a description of the specific issues preventing the establishment of supported beginning balances for each identified account2 7#c7 an explanation of whether generally accepted accounting principles provide sufficient authority1 processes1 and procedures to resolve such issues1 and if not1 the alternative sources or methods proposed to establish beginning balances2 and 7#d7 the projected impact to receiving an unmodified audit opinion of that account without a supported beginning balance4 #ajjd4 ,defense ,business ,audit ,remediation ,plan reporting ,section #bdj;g7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,reporting requirements ,on the same date as the submission of audited financial statements required pursuant to section #bdj;a of this title1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an updated report on the ,defense ,business ,systems ,audit ,remediation ,plan under subsection 7a74 4 ,b ,naval vessels #ajaa4 ,requirements related to ,medium ,landing ,ships and ,light ,replenishment ,oilers 7a7 ,design standards and construction practices ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that covered vessels procured by the ,secretary are1 to the maximum extent practical1 constructed using commercial design standards and commercial construction practices that are consistent with the best interests of the ,federal ,government4 7b7 ,vessel construction manager ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide for an entity other than the ,department of the ,navy to contract for the construction of covered vessels4 7c7 ,covered vessel defined ,in this section1 the term covered vessel means any of the following3 7#a7 ,a medium landing ship4 7#b7 ,a light replenishment oiler 7,,tao-,l74 #ajab4 ,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 #ab 4 #ajac4 ,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 ,unmanned surface vessel ,the term unmanned surface vessel means a vessel designed to operate on the surface of the water without an onboard human crew4 7#b7 ,unmanned underwater vehicle ,the term unmanned underwater vehicle means a vehicle designed to operate below the surface of the water without an onboard human crew4 #ajad4 ,prohibition on retiring and decommissioning 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 storage 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 #ajae4 ,report accompanying requests for new flights or blocks of major shipbuilding programs 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #hfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #hffi;c the following new section3 #hffi;d4 ,report accompanying requests for new flights or blocks of major shipbuilding programs 7a7 ,in general ,if the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the budget of the ,president for a fiscal year pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca includes a request for a new flight or block of ships1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit a report accompanying such request4 7b7 ,elements ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the results of any production readiness review1 including the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of the degree to which detail design and production design drawings and related documents have been completed in accordance with the shipbuilding contract4 7,b7 ,an identification of the number of changes to the new flight or block of ships from the previous multiyear procurement authorization for the class of ship concerned4 7,c7 ,an identification of the risks associated with any design changes to the new flight or block of ships from the previous multiyear procurement authorization for the class of ship concerned4 7#b7 ,a certification that the findings of any such review support the start of construction4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the readiness of the shipyard facilities and workforce to begin construction4 7#d7 ,the ,navy's estimated delivery date and a description of any risks that could affect such delivery date4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the extent to which adequate processes and metrics are in place to measure and manage program risks4 7#f7 ,with respect to the first ship1 a description of the plans of the ,navy to oversee and document the construction of the ship to ensure that the detail design supports the construction schedule for the ship4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,first ship ,the term first ship applies to a ship if-- 7,a7 the ship is the first ship to be constructed under the new flight or block of ships2 or 7,b7 the shipyard at which the ship is to be constructed has not previously started construction on a ship under the new flight or block of ships4 7#b7 ,major shipbuilding program2 production readiness review ,the terms major shipbuilding program and production readiness review have the meanings given those terms in section #hffi;c7c7 of this title4 7#c7 ,new flight or block of ships ,the term new flight or block of ships means a new flight1 block1 or major modification to a current ship class under a major shipbuilding program that was previously authorized and met the previous requirements as a new ship class4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #hfc of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hffi;c the following new item3 #hffi;d4 ,report accompanying requests for new flights or blocks of major shipbuilding programs4 4 #ajaf4 ,report on auxiliary vessel co-production 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,army1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 and the ,secretary of ,state1 shall jointly submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report on co-production of non-nuclear auxiliary vessels across the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a list of non-nuclear auxiliary vessels suitable for co-production with foreign governments and industry1 including details related to operational roles1 prospects for co-production1 and compatibility with the ,navy1 the ,army1 and the ,marine ,corps4 7#b7 ,a plan for implementing co-production for each type of vessel on the list required by paragraph 7#a71 including estimated timelines and costs4 7#c7 ,a description of authorities needed to co-produce such vessels1 including statutory or regulatory changes4 7#d7 ,a description of barriers to co-production1 including operational1 regulatory1 security1 and economic challenges and challenges related to international agreements1 with recommendations for resolution4 7#e7 ,a description of input from industry and private capital stakeholders on joint venture terms1 incentives1 and opportunities4 7#f7 ,a list of foreign partners with the willingness and capacity to engage in joint ventures to co-produce each vessel on the list required by paragraph 7#a7 and the associated shipyard4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 with a classified annex if necessary4 #ajag4 ,report on vessel leasing program ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a list of non-nuclear vessels that could be suitable for contracting under a long-term leasing program4 7#b7 ,a plan outlining how the ,navy would implement a leasing program for surface vessels4 7#c7 ,a description of authorities necessary for the ,navy to lease commercially built and privately owned vessels4 7#d7 ,a description of input from industry and private capital stakeholders on suggested lease terms and incentives to encourage industry to participate in such a leasing program4 #ajah4 ,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 ,c ,counterterrorism #ajba4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to the ,united ,states ,section #ajcc of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aiec71 as most recently amended by section #ajda of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking is or was held on or after ,january #bj1 #bjji and inserting has been held since any date that is on or before ,october #a1 #bjji4 #ajbb4 ,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 #ajcd of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aied71 as most recently amended by section #ajdb of the ,servicemember ,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 7a71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #iga2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hja note7 and inserting 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hja note2 ,public ,law #aad-ib74 #ajbc4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to certain countries ,section #ajce of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aied71 as most recently amended by section #ajdc of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei71 is further amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7a7 ,in general4-- before ,no amounts2 7#b7 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 7#c7 by striking any individual detained in the custody or under the control of the ,department of ,defense at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 and inserting any individual detained at ,guantanamo2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,individual detained at ,guantanamo defined ,in this section1 the term individual detained at ,guantanamo has the meaning given that term in section #ajcd7;f77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hja note2 ,public ,law #aad-ib74 4 #ajbd4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control of ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba ,section #ajcf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #aeea71 as most recently amended by section #ajdd 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 #bjbe and inserting #bjbf4 #ajbe4 ,clarification regarding definition of individual detained at ,guantanamo ,section #ajcd7;f77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #iga2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking as of and inserting on or before2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by inserting at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba after ,department of ,defense4 ,d ,miscellaneous authorities and limitations #ajca4 ,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 #ajcb4 ,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 the ,national ,museum of the ,united ,states ,air ,force or other official ,department of ,defense museums2 7#c7 transferred to qualified ,federal agencies1 nonprofit institutions1 or museums with demonstrated indoor preservation and public display capabilities2 or 7#d7 de-accessioned under a plan approved by the ,secretary of ,defense that supports long-term preservation of such aircraft1 and consistent with guidelines established in the committee report accompanying this ,act4 7c7 ,waiver authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the restriction under subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis only if-- 7#a7 the aircraft is determined by qualified personnel to be beyond practical restoration or preservation2 7#b7 no eligible institution expresses interest in accepting the aircraft within #ab months following public notice of its availability2 and 7#c7 written notification and justification of the waiver is submitted to the congressional defense committees not less than #cj days prior to execution of any disposal action4 7d7 ,aircraft defined ,in this section1 the term aircraft includes any fixed-wing or rotary-wing manned aircraft in military service prior to ,december #ca1 #aide4 #ajcc4 ,support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime 7a7 ,quarterly reporting ,subsection 7h7 of section #bhd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph1 the following new subparagraph3 7,a7 ,in the case of support for a purpose described in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 the agency to which support is provided2 7ii7 the budget1 implementation timeline with milestones1 anticipated delivery schedule for support1 and completion date for the purpose or project for which support is provided2 7iii7 the source and planned expenditure of funds provided for the project or purpose2 7iv7 a description of the arrangements1 if any1 for the sustainment of the project 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 project or purpose and evaluation framework to be used to develop capability and performance metrics associated with operational outcomes for the recipient2 7vi7 information1 including the amount1 type1 and purpose1 about the support provided the agency during the three fiscal years preceding the fiscal year for which the support covered by the notice is provided under this section with respect to-- 7,i7 this section2 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 #ahaa72 or 7,,iii7 any other significant program1 account1 or activity for the provision of security assistance that the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state consider appropriate4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b77i71 by striking the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives and inserting the congressional defense committees4 7b7 ,rule of construction regarding use of authority for immigration enforcement ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7i7 as subsection 7j72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7h7 the following new subsection3 7i7 ,rule of construction regarding use of authority for immigration enforcement ,no support for the counterdrug activities or activities to counter transnational organized crime of any other department or agency of the ,federal ,government or of any ,state1 local1 tribal1 or foreign law enforcement agency may be provided under this section for the detention of an individual at a military installation1 ,department of ,defense facility1 or ,department of ,defense-funded facility unless the ,secretary of ,defense independently verifies the nexus to drug activities or transnational organized crime prior to the transfer of such individual to such installation or facility4 4 #ajcd4 ,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 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 ,former or retired officials who-- 7,a7 previously served in the positions identified in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g72 and 7,b7 face serious and credible threats arising from duties performed while employed by the ,department of ,defense4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting or reimbursement after personal security2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,d71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committee determinations made pursuant to this subsection as follows3 7i7 ,an initial determination made under paragraph 7#d71 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 7ii7 ,a determination to deny the renewal of physical protection and security or reimbursement1 not later than #ae days after the date on which the determination is made1 including-- 7,i7 the justification for such determination2 7,,ii7 a current threat assessment by an appropriate law enforcement1 security1 or intelligence organization2 and 7,,iii7 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 7iii7 ,a determination to terminate physical protection and security or reimbursement during a previously authorized period of protection1 not later than #dh hours after the date on which the determination is made1 including-- 7,i7 the justification for such determination2 7,,ii7 a current threat assessment by an appropriate law enforcement1 security1 or intelligence organization2 and 7,,iii7 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 7iv7 ,a determination to deny a request for reimbursement of an individual described in subsection 7a77#h71 not later than #ae days after the date on which the determination is made1 including-- 7,i7 the justification for such determination2 7,,ii7 a current threat assessment by an appropriate law enforcement1 security1 or intelligence organization2 and 7,,iii7 a certification that threats to the individual arising from duties performed while employed by the ,department of ,defense can be sufficiently mitigated without reimbursement4 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting and a description of any changes to such guidelines after paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,notification to protected personnel ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide written notification to individuals receiving physical protection and personal security under subsection 7a7 or reimbursement under subsection 7e7 at least #ij days before terminating or denying the renewal of protection and security protection or reimbursement for such individuals4 4 #ajce4 ,notification of the use of military aircraft for immigration enforcement operations ,not later than seven calendar days after military aircraft1 installations1 or personnel are used in support of 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 enforcement operation4 7#b7 ,the number of individuals on board the military aircraft employed by the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,the type1 variant1 and number of any military aircraft utilized to support the military aircraft being used in the enforcement operation1 including aerial refueling aircraft4 7#d7 ,the estimated cost of supporting the enforcement operation1 including-- 7,a7 the aircraft utilized to transport those subject to a removal order2 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 ,reassignment of ,department of ,defense personnel from ,joint ,task ,force ,guantanamo or another ,department of ,defense entity to support alien detention operations4 7#h7 ,facility maintenance or upgrades to support operations and costs of any ,federal agency4 #ajcf4 ,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 #ajcg4 ,prohibition on operation of connected vehicles designed1 developed1 manufactured1 or supplied by persons owned by1 controlled by1 or subject to the jurisdiction of a foreign entity of concern on ,department of ,defense property 7a7 ,in general ,after ,january #a1 #bjbh1 no connected vehicle on the list required under subsection 7b7 may be operated on a military installation or on any other property of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,list required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and publish on a publicly available website of the ,department of ,defense a list of prohibited connected vehicles that-- 7,a7 are designed1 developed1 manufactured1 or supplied by persons owned by1 controlled by1 or subject to the jurisdiction of a foreign entity of concern2 and 7,b7 pose-- 7i7 an undue risk of sabotage to or subversion of the design1 integrity1 manufacturing1 production1 distribution1 installation1 operation1 or maintenance of information and communications technology and services in the ,united ,states2 7ii7 an undue risk of catastrophic effects on the security or resiliency of critical infrastructure in the ,united ,states or the digital economy of the ,united ,states2 or 7iii7 an unacceptable risk to the national security of the ,united ,states or the security and safety of ,united ,states persons4 7#b7 ,incorporation of existing ,federal rules ,in establishing the list required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall incorporate existing ,federal rules for identifying prohibited connected vehicles4 7#c7 ,annual review 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall review the list required under paragraph 7#a7 not less frequently than once each year and shall make such additions1 subtractions1 supplements1 or amendments to the list as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7,b7 ,explanation of subtractions ,any review under subparagraph 7,a7 that makes subtractions from the list required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an explanation of why the subtraction was made4 7#d7 ,consultation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall consult with the head of any ,federal department or agency that the ,secretary determines is appropriate in making the list required under paragraph 7#a7 and conducting any annual review under paragraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,transmittal of list ,the ,secretary shall transmit a copy of the list required under paragraph 7#a71 and any modification to that list1 to the heads of each ,federal department or agency determined appropriate under subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,implementation plan and briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on an implementation plan for carrying out the prohibition under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the implementation plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an identification of the lead organization within the ,department of ,defense responsible for implementing and overseeing the prohibition under subsection 7a72 7,b7 a description of the process by which the ,department will identify and assess prohibited connected vehicles2 7,c7 a description of the means by which the ,department will conduct coordination with appropriate ,federal departments and agencies2 7,d7 an identification of the metrics by which the ,department will assess connected vehicles for threats to national security2 7,e7 a description of the means by which military installations will ensure compliance with such prohibition2 and 7,f7 an assessment of resource requirements necessary to implement and maintain such prohibition4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,connected vehicle ,the term connected vehicle has the meaning given that term in section #gia4cja of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or successor regulations4 7#b7 ,foreign entity of concern ,the term foreign entity of concern has the meaning given that term in section #iija of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea74 7#c7 ,military installation ,the term military installation has the meaning given that term in section #bhja7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,e ,studies and reports #ajda4 ,annual report on contract cancellations 7a7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #aj days after the date on which the ,president submits a budget of the ,united ,states ,government for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on any cancellations of contracts during the preceding fiscal year4 7#b7 ,reporting on fiscal year #bjbe cancellations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in the first report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 reporting on any cancellations of contracts during fiscal year #bjbe4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,identification of the ,contract ,line ,item ,number affected4 7#b7 ,total value of such ,contract ,line ,item ,number4 7#c7 ,total existing obligations against that ,contract ,line ,item ,number4 7#d7 ,any fee paid1 if applicable1 for cancelling the contract4 7#e7 ,a brief justification of the rationale for cancellation1 tagged by-- 7,a7 non-alignment with the priorities of the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 requirement no longer exists2 7,c7 requirement has decreased2 7,d7 requirement exists1 but the contract did not meet requirements for cost or the schedule or performance are unacceptable2 or 7,e7 any other rationale as determined by the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,for any ,contract ,line ,item ,number tagged pursuant to paragraph 7#e77;,e71 a brief proposed timeline for issuing a new contract to meet the specified requirement4 #ajdb4 ,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 subsection3 7d7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall include in each report required 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 each of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,defense ,agencies and ,department of ,defense ,field ,activities4 7,b7 ,the military departments4 4 7#b7 ,transfer of reporting requirements ,such title is further amended by transferring paragraph 7#b7 of section #abi7;c7 of such title to section #aae;a1 inserting such paragraph at the end of subsection 7d7 of such section #aae;a1 as added by paragraph 7#a77;,b7 of this subsection1 and amending such paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 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 7,b7 by striking under the jurisdiction of the official submitting the report and inserting of each element of the ,department of ,defense named in that paragraph4 7#c7 ,conforming repeal of requirement for separate annual civilian personnel management report ,section #abi of such title is amended by striking subsection 7c74 #ajdc4 ,report on ,national ,guard sexual assault prevention and response training ,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 containing the number of members of the ,national ,guard1 disaggregated by ,state1 that received sexual assault prevention and response training in the preceding calendar year-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 annually1 beginning in #bjbg and ending in #bjca1 by not later than ,march #cj of each year4 #ajdd4 ,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 #cj calendar days thereafter4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include information on the following3 7,a7 ,the use of transportation support provided by the ,department of ,defense1 the type of such support1 and the cost of such support4 7,b7 ,the use of installation or facility support provided by the ,department of ,defense1 the name of the installation or facility1 and the cost of such support4 7,c7 ,the reassignment of ,department of ,defense personnel to conduct support for immigration enforcement operations1 the units from which such personnel were reassigned1 the duration of the orders1 and the cost of such reassignment4 4 #ajde4 ,military ,sealift ,command 7a7 ,report on recruiting and retention efforts 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,military ,sealift ,command1 and in consultation with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,transportation ,command1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,fleet ,forces ,command1 and the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,research1 ,development and ,acquisition1 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 efforts to improve recruitment and retention of ,military ,sealift ,command ,mariners4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall consider-- 7,a7 opportunities to enhance the integration of ,military ,sealift ,command civilian mariners into the military command structure2 7,b7 providing training on the roles and significance of ,military ,sealift ,command civilian mariner workforce to relevant military commands2 and 7,c7 authorities required to improve recruitment and retention of civilian mariners in ,military ,sealift ,command4 7b7 ,report on extending charter durations ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this section1 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 assessing the merits of extending the maximum charter durations of commercial and specialty vessels for the ,military ,sealift ,command4 #ajdf4 ,report on aliens held at installations of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than monthly thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report containing-- 7#a7 the number of aliens held at installations of the ,department of ,defense1 disaggregated by location2 and 7#b7 the total cost of detention of aliens at installations of the ,department of ,defense1 regardless of location4 7b7 ,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 #ajdg4 ,briefing on expenditures or planned expenditures of funds allocated for exploration and development of existing ,arctic infrastructure ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter1 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 a briefing to the congressional defense committees on the expenditures or planned expenditures of funds allocated pursuant to section #bjjji7ab7 of the ,act entitled ,an ,act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title ,,ii of ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ad 1 approved ,july #d1 #bjbe 7,public ,law #aai-ba71 for exploration and development of existing ,arctic infrastructure4 ,the briefing should include amount of funds expended to date1 a timeline for future use of funds1 and an assessment of the feasibility of any viable infrastructure options in the ,arctic region4 ,f ,other matters #ajea4 ,modification of limitation on assistance in support of ,department of ,defense accounting for missing ,united ,states ,government personnel ,section #djh7;d77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj4 #ajeb4 ,extension of admission to ,guam or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands for certain ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrants ,section #f7;b77#a77;,b7 of the ,joint ,resolution entitled ,a ,joint ,resolution to approve the ,covenant to ,establish a ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands in ,political ,union with the ,united ,states of ,america1 and for other purposes1 approved ,march #bd1 #aigf 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjf7;b77#a77;,b771 is amended1 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbi and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjca4 #ajec4 ,prohibiting ,secretary of ,defense from developing voting technology or methodology ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not develop1 or facilitate the development of1 any voting technology or methodology for voting in ,federal and ,state elections4 #ajed4 ,assessment of the feasibility and advisability of using personnel of the ,department of ,defense to support ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection 7a7 ,assessment and report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security-- 7#a7 conduct an assessment of the advisability1 feasibility1 and cost of using personnel of the ,department of ,defense to support ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection by providing translation and interpretation services in connection with border security operations2 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the assessment conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted pursuant to subsection 7a77#b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the current capabilities and availability of ,department personnel with relevant language skills to support the needs of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and assist with interviews1 including with respect to ,mandarin ,chinese1 ,arabic1 ,russian1 ,swahili1 ,korean1 ,urdu1 ,farsi1 and other languages that may be encountered at the ,united ,states border4 7#b7 ,an evaluation on the potential impact of the use of personnel described in subsection 7a77#a7 on ,department readiness1 operations1 and personnel4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of the impact of such use of personnel on operations at the ,united ,states border4 7#d7 ,a cost estimate for such use of personnel1 including administrative1 training1 deployment1 and sustainment costs2 7#e7 ,a summary of any prior or ongoing interagency efforts or agreements relating to foreign language support between the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,homeland ,security and if such support was provided on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis4 7#f7 ,such recommendations as the ,secretary of ,defense may have for legislative or administrative action to facilitate such use of personnel4 #ajee4 ,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 ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate unredacted copies of documents requested by the committee during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbd1 and ending on ,june #a1 #bjbd2 7#b7 submits to the congressional defense committees overdue notifications regarding sensitive military operations required by section #acj;f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 submits to the requesting committee 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#d7 submits to the congressional defense committees the plan for integrating signals intelligence capabilities on fielded armed overwatch aircraft required by section #afg of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei72 7#e7 issues guidance on the governance and oversight of the contracts of the ,department of ,defense that support or enable sensitive activities required by section #hfg of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei72 7#f7 submits to the congressional defense committees the review of authorities relevant to the conduct of irregular warfare activities by the ,department of ,defense required by section #ajfe of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei72 7#g7 submits to the congressional defense committees the plan for implementing and institutionalizing the responsibilities of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low-,intensity ,conflict1 and other matters1 required by section #ijg7;b7 of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei72 and 7#h7 submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives the report on ,department of ,defense efforts to identify1 disseminate1 and implement throughout the ,department lessons learned from the war in ,ukraine required by the conference report accompanying the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei74 #ajef4 ,department of ,defense sensitive activities 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 #ajc;g4 ,oversight of ,department of ,defense sensitive activities4 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall keep the congressional defense committees fully and currently informed of ,department of ,defense sensitive activities4 7b7 ,notification ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees notice in writing of a compromise or failure of any ,department of ,defense sensitive activity not later than #dh hours following the compromise or failure4 7c7 ,procedures ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the congressional defense committees1 shall establish and submit to such committees procedures for complying with the requirements of subsection 7a7 and 7b7 consistent with the national security of the ,united ,states and the protection of operational integrity4 ,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 activity defined ,in this section1 the term sensitive activity means operations1 actions1 activities1 or programs that1 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 ,united ,states allies1 or the ,department of ,defense4 4 7b7 ,process for coordinating and deconflicting contracts ,consistent with section #hfg 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 note prec4 #dfja71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a process for coordinating and deconflicting contracts of the ,department of ,defense that support or enable sensitive activities with other departments and agencies of the ,federal government1 as appropriate4 #ajeg4 ,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 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 and other applicable statutory authorities available to the ,secretary of ,defense4 #ajeh4 ,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 border4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a detailed description of-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,defense's efforts 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 ,department of ,defense's steady-state plan and posture on the southern land border2 7,c7 the ,department of ,defense's assessment 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 ,department of ,defense's operations along the southern land border2 or 7ii7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security or any of its components2 7,e7 the funding sources for the ,department of ,defense's current operations along the southern land border2 7,f7 the ,department of ,defense's use of force policy and related training2 7,g7 the ,department of ,defense's assessment of its compliance with section #ache of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,posse ,comitatus ,act of #ahgh71 in its execution of-- 7i7 any efforts along the southern land border2 and 7ii7 any efforts in support of the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,h7 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 less frequently than once every #ahj days after submitting the report required under subsection 7a7 and during the effective period 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 updates to the information included in such report4 #ajei4 ,university-based secure innovation incubator program of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a program to develop1 operate1 and maintain incubator programs for secure facilities and networks at select universities across the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to accelerate the development and transition of innovative technologies to meet national security needs2 7#b7 to increase the availability of secure facilities and networks for classified work at university locations2 7#c7 to foster collaboration between academic researchers1 private sector entities1 and ,department of ,defense personnel2 7#d7 to expand the pool of security-cleared technical talent available to support defense organizations and personnel in critical defense technology areas2 and 7#e7 to create regional innovation hubs that strengthen the national security innovation base4 7b7 ,program elements ,the program established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,facility requirements ,each university-based secure facility and network shall-- 7,a7 meet all physical1 technical1 and personnel security requirements for handling classified information up to the ,top ,secret or ,sensitive ,compartmented ,information level2 7,b7 be designed to accommodate diverse use cases1 including secure meetings1 classified research1 and technology development activities2 7,c7 include collaborative workspaces appropriate for innovation activities2 and 7,d7 leverage modern design principles to maximize utilization and effectiveness4 7#b7 ,university selection criteria ,the ,secretary shall select universities based on-- 7,a7 the absence of a fully functional secure facility and network on the university campus2 7,b7 demonstrated commitment to national security-relevant research and development2 7,c7 existing relationships with the ,department of ,defense2 7,d7 technical capabilities relevant to defense innovation priorities2 7,e7 geographic distribution to ensure nationwide access2 and 7,f7 capacity to support the administrative and security requirements of operating a secure facility and network4 7#c7 ,access to facilities and networks 7,a7 ,access model ,the ,secretary shall establish a flexible subscription-based system for access to the university-based secure facilities and networks1 with-- 7i7 tiered access levels calibrated to different user needs and security requirements2 7ii7 pricing structures that may vary based on organizational size1 usage patterns1 and security clearance-processing needs2 and 7iii7 priority access for ,department components and entities working on projects sponsored by the ,department4 7,b7 ,access protocols and security clearance requirements 7i7 ,in general ,access to classified information and secure facilities within the program established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be strictly controlled and granted consistent with ,executive ,order #abifh 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to access to classified information74 7ii7 ,authorized users ,authorized users of classified information and secure facilities within the program established pursuant to subsection 7a7 may include-- 7,i7 university faculty1 staff1 and students2 7,,ii7 private sector entities1 particularly small businesses and startups1 that are participating in specific defense innovation programs2 7,,iii7 personnel and contractors of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,,iv7 personnel from other ,federal agencies engaged in work related to national security4 7c7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,pilot program ,in carrying out the program required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 not later than #edj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 establish an initial pilot program with not fewer than three university partners2 7,b7 ensure that at least one of the locations for the pilot program established pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 is at a university located within #ajj miles of the geographic center of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot program established pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 based on metrics1 including utilization rates1 project outcomes1 and participant feedback2 and 7,d7 not more than #ijj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on-- 7i7 the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the pilot program established pursuant to subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 such recommendations as the ,secretary may have for expanding the pilot program4 7#b7 ,program expansion ,subject to successful evaluation of the pilot program established pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretary shall1 not later than four years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 expand the program required by subsection 7a7 to not fewer than #aj universities4 7d7 ,cost-sharing ,the ,secretary may enter into cost-sharing agreements or other appropriate agreements with universities participating in the program established pursuant to subsection 7a71 other ,federal departments and agencies1 ,state and local governments1 ,tribal governments1 and private sector partners to support the establishment and operation of the secure facilities and networks under the program4 7e7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report on the program established pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,contents ,each report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall cover the following3 7,a7 ,current locations and expansion plans4 7,b7 ,utilization metrics and user demographics4 7,c7 ,financial information1 including fees collected and program costs4 7,d7 ,measurable outcomes from activities conducted within the secure facilities and networks included in the program4 7,e7 ,recommendations for legislative or administrative action relating to the program4 7f7 ,program and report expiration ,the program authorized under subsection 7a7 and the annual report requirement under subsection 7e7 shall terminate #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ajfj4 ,priority consideration of energy projects that are likely to experience significant temporal impact due to seasonal ,arctic climate conditions ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall1 to the maximum extent possible1 prioritize1 for purposes of consideration by the ,manufacturing ,capability ,expansion and ,investment ,prioritization 7,,mceip7 office1 the clearance of mining and energy project applications and white papers for projects the operation or completion of which is likely to experience significant temporal impact due to seasonal ,arctic climate conditions4 #ajfa4 ,non-,reimbursable ,support for ,afghanistan ,war ,commission ,section #ajid7;f77#b7 of the ,afghanistan ,war ,commission ,act of #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aich7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,services 7i7 ,,dod services ,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 ,commission's duties under this section4 7ii7 ,other agencies ,in addition to any support provided under clause 7i71 the heads of other ,federal departments and agencies may provide to the ,commission such services1 funds1 facilities1 staff1 and other support as the heads of such departments and agencies determine advisable and as may be authorized by law4 4 #ajfb4 ,contracting authority for ,afghanistan ,war ,commission ,section #ajid7;g7 of the ,afghanistan ,war ,commission ,act of #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aich7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,contracting ,the ,co-,chairpersons of the ,commission may1 to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in appropriation ,acts1 enter into contracts to enable the ,commission to discharge its duties under this section4 4 #ajfc4 ,commission on the ,national ,defense ,strategy 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established as of ,january #e1 #bjbf1 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 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,commission is to examine and make recommendations with respect to the national defense strategy of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,scope and duties ,in order to provide the fullest understanding of the national defense strategy the ,commission shall perform the following duties3 7,a7 ,national defense strategy review ,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 ,assessment ,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#d7 ,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#c71 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 ,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#c71 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#e7 ,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 7#f7 ,report required ,not later than ,february #e1 #bjbg1 the ,commission shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives an unclassified report1 with classified annexes if necessary1 that includes the findings and conclusions of the ,commission as a result of the studies required under this section1 together with its recommendations for such legislative actions as the ,commission considers appropriate in light of the results of the studies4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,commission shall be composed of #h 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 #a 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 #a 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 #cj days after the date of the establishment of the ,commission4 7,b7 ,notifications ,individuals making appointments under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide notice of the appointments to the ,secretary of ,defense 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary71 the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 and the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,c7 ,effect of non-appointment 7i7 ,in general ,if an appointment under this subsection is not made by the date specified under paragraph 7#c77;,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 #fj days of establishment1 the authority to make such appointment shall expire4 7,d7 ,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 7,e7 ,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 7a74 #ajfd4 ,provision by ,air ,force of meteorological and environmental services for intelligence community 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall provide meteorological and environmental services for operations of the intelligence community4 7b7 ,intelligence community defined ,in this section1 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 #ajfe4 ,expansion of ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record 7a7 ,all exposures ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall expand the ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record 7in this section referred to as ,,iler7 to document all exposures of members of the ,armed ,forces1 including those that occur within the ,united ,states1 so it can be available for the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs when such members transition to civilian life1 including the following3 7#a7 ,all-hazard occupational data4 7#b7 ,environmental hazards that were known or found later to which the member was exposed1 including through conducting any monitoring in the area4 7b7 ,medical information ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall expand the ,,iler to include the following medical information of members of the ,armed ,forces so it can be available for the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs when such members transition to civilian life3 7#a7 ,medical encounter information relating to exposures 7such as diagnosis1 treatment1 and laboratory data74 7#b7 ,medical concerns that should be addressed regarding possible exposures4 7c7 ,availability to certain professionals ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,,iler is available1 for purposes of improving internal processes1 to the following3 7#a7 ,health care providers of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7#b7 ,epidemiologists and researchers of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7#c7 ,disability evaluation and benefits determinations specialists of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7d7 ,inclusion in service records 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall document in the service records of a member of the ,armed ,forces whether such member served at a location where there was a potential of toxic exposure4 7#b7 ,protection of classified information ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that service at any location that is classified is protected from disclosure4 #ajff4 ,classification of ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range as location where contamination occurred and members of the ,armed ,forces were exposed to toxic substances 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall classify the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range as a location where contamination occurred4 7b7 ,identification process 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall establish a process to identify members of the ,armed ,forces and former members of the ,armed ,forces that were stationed at the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range since ,january #bg1 #aiea4 7#b7 ,documentation ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall establish a process to permit members of the ,armed ,forces and former members of the ,armed ,forces to provide documentation or evidence of their assignment within the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range to assist the ,secretary in identifying those members and former members under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,efforts ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall make all efforts to identify individuals described in paragraph 7#a7 and shall not require members of the ,armed ,forces or former members of the ,armed ,forces to submit evidence of their stationing4 ,g ,defense ,workforce ,integration #ajha4 ,integration of military and civilian hiring processes 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries concerned shall establish a pathway for medically disqualified entry-level service members to enter civilian positions for which they are qualified in the ,department of ,defense or any of its components4 7b7 ,air ,force ,,drive program ,the ,air ,force's ,develop1 ,redistribute1 ,improve1 ,vault1 ,expose 7,,drive7 program shall be considered sufficient to meet the requirements of subsection 7a7 and may1 but need not1 serve as a baseline from which the other military departments design their programs4 7c7 ,entry-level service member defined ,in this section1 the term entry-level service member means a regular or reserve member of the ,armed ,forces who is currently attending or has military orders to attend within #ij days-- 7#a7 basic training2 7#b7 a technical school of the ,armed ,forces2 7#c7 a service academy2 7#d7 the ,reserve ,officer ,training ,corps 7,,rotc72 7#e7 an officer accession program1 including officer candidate school1 officer training school1 officer development school1 or equivalent program4 #ajhb4 ,provision of information on career opportunities in the defense industrial base to persons ineligible for military service ,chapter #ej of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #iif4 ,provision of information on career opportunities in the defense industrial base to persons medically disqualified for military service 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and implement a program to provide individuals who are not medically qualified for military service with information on employment opportunities in the defense industrial base or other employment opportunities in support of the national interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,program ,the program established under subsection 7a7 shall inform and refer persons described in subsection 7a7 to employment1 apprenticeship1 and training opportunities in-- 7#a7 the defense industrial base2 7#b7 cybersecurity or intelligence support roles2 7#c7 research and development in defense technologies2 7#d7 national emergency and disaster preparedness2 or 7#e7 any other non-military opportunity the ,secretary considers in the national interests of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,collaboration ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with entities in the defense industrial base1 other ,federal agencies1 and academic institutions to carry out this section4 4 #ajhc4 ,provision to ,navy personnel of information on career opportunities at ,military ,sealift ,command ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide information about career opportunities at ,military ,sealift ,command and workforce training programs for shipbuilders to ,navy personnel4 #ajhd4 ,report on defense workforce integration ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report describing implementation of the requirements under this subtitle4 ,,xi ,civilian personnel matters #aaja4 ,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 #aajb4 ,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-aei71 is further amended by striking through #bjbe and inserting through #bjbf4 #aajc4 ,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 #aajd4 ,modifications to ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps ,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 ,students ,the head of a ,department of ,defense organization that partners with the program may1 without regard to the provisions of subchapter ,i of chapter #cc of title #e1 noncompetitively appoint a member of the program to a position in such organization for a term of one year1 renewable for not more than a total of four one-year terms4 7#b7 ,graduates 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of an organization 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 organization1 except that the appointment may not be renewed for more than a total of four one-year terms2 and 7ii7 noncompetitively appoint the graduate from a one-year term appointment renewed under clause 7i7 into a vacant position in the competitive or excepted service of the ,department4 7,b7 ,level ,the position of a graduate in a term or permanent position described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be at the level of ,,gs-#i of the ,general ,schedule 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 ,sunset ,the authority under this subsection shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 7#d7 ,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 this subsection4 7,b7 ,elements ,each report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,the number of graduates of the program for which the authority under this section was used in the prior year4 7ii7 ,an identification of the ,department of ,defense organizations that used the authority to appoint graduates of the program under paragraph 7#b77;ii74 7,c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 #aaje4 ,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 #aajf4 ,modification of direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities 7a7 ,in general ,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 7b7 ,annual report ,at the end of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the relevant congressional committees a report that includes the following elements3 7#a7 ,the number of ,navy ,supervisor of ,shipbuilding1 ,conversion1 and ,repair positions filled in comparison to the previous fiscal year4 7#b7 ,the extent to which direct hire authority has affected recruitment and retention for ,navy ,supervisor of ,shipbuilding1 ,conversion1 and ,repair positions4 7#c7 ,other data and information related to the hiring process for the ,navy ,supervisor of ,shipbuilding1 ,conversion1 and ,repair that the ,secretary of the ,navy considers appropriate4 7c7 ,relevant congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term relevant 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 #aajg4 ,cyber workforce recruitment and retention 7a7 ,in general ,section #aeii;f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #aeii;f4 ,cyber workforce recruitment and retention 7a7 ,general authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may-- 7,a7 establish1 as positions in the excepted service1 such qualified positions in the ,department of ,defense as the ,secretary considers necessary to carry out the cyber mission of the ,department and are not in the ,defense ,civilian ,intelligence ,personnel ,system1 including-- 7i7 positions in the ,defense ,digital ,executive ,service established under subsection 7c72 and 7ii7 ,defense ,digital ,senior ,level positions designated under subsection 7d72 7,b7 carry out a program of personnel management authority provided in subsection 7b7 in order to facilitate recruitment of eminent experts in cyber for the ,department2 and 7,c7 implement an interagency transfer agreement between qualified positions in the excepted service established under this section and positions in the competitive service in the ,department1 including the military departments4 7#b7 ,applicability ,unless explicitly provided otherwise by law1 the authority of the ,secretary under this section applies without regard to any other provision of law relating to the appointment1 number1 classification1 or compensation of employees that the ,secretary determines is incompatible with the approach to talent management under this section4 7b7 ,personnel management authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 without regard to any provision of title #e governing the appointment of employees in the civil service1 appoint individuals to qualified positions established under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,b7 subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 fix the compensation of employees appointed under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,rates of basic pay ,the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall fix the rates of basic pay for employees appointed under paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 with the rates of pay provided for employees in comparable positions in the ,federal ,government2 and 7ii7 subject to the same limitations on maximum rates of pay established for such employees by statute or regulation2 and 7,b7 may prescribe the rates of basic pay for employees appointed under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 at rates not in excess of 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 7#c7 ,additional compensation 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,c71 the ,secretary may1 with respect to an employee appointed under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 other than such an employee receiving the maximum rate of basic pay prescribed under paragraph 7#b77;,b71 provide the employee compensation 7in addition to basic pay71 including payments1 benefits1 sabbaticals1 incentives1 awards1 and allowances-- 7i7 in accordance with relevant provisions of other laws1 including provisions of title #e2 7ii7 consistent with1 and not in excess of the level authorized for1 comparable positions in the ,federal ,government2 and 7iii7 to the extent compatible with the approach to talent management under this section4 7,b7 ,allowances ,an employee appointed under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall be eligible for an allowance under section #eida of title #e1 in addition to such basic pay1 on the same basis and at least to the same extent as if the employee was an employee covered by such section1 including eligibility conditions1 allowance rates1 and all other terms and conditions in statute or regulation4 7,c7 ,maximum amount of additional compensation ,no additional compensation may be provided to an employee under this paragraph in any calendar year if1 or to the extent that1 the employee's total annual compensation in such calendar year will exceed the maximum amount of total annual compensation payable at the salary set in accordance with section #ajd of title #c4 7c7 ,defense ,digital ,executive ,service ,the ,secretary may establish a ,defense ,digital ,executive ,service for positions established under subsection 7a77#a77;,a77i7 that are comparable to ,senior ,executive ,service positions4 7d7 ,defense ,digital ,senior ,level positions ,the ,secretary may designate as a ,defense ,digital ,senior ,level position any defense cyber position that1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7#a7 is classified above the grade of ,,gg-#ae of the excepted service2 7#b7 does not satisfy functional or program management criteria for being designated as a position in the ,defense ,digital ,executive ,service2 and 7#c7 has no more than minimal supervisory responsibilities4 7e7 ,two-year probationary period ,the probationary period for all employees hired under the authority provided by this section shall be two years4 7f7 ,incumbents of existing competitive service positions 7#a7 ,in general ,an individual occupying a position on the date of the enactment of this section that is selected to be converted to a position in the excepted service under this section shall have the right to refuse such conversion4 7#b7 ,position conversion ,after the date on which an individual who refuses a conversion under paragraph 7#a7 stops serving in the position selected to be converted1 the position shall be converted to a position in the excepted service4 7g7 ,implementation plan2 effective date of authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the authority provided by this section shall become effective #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a plan for the implementation of such authority4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the current scope of the positions covered by the authority provided by subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,a plan for the use of the authority4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the anticipated workforce needs for the cyber mission of the ,department across the future-years defense program4 7,d7 ,other matters as appropriate4 7h7 ,collective bargaining agreements ,nothing in subsection 7a7 may be construed to impair the continued effectiveness of a collective bargaining agreement with respect to an office1 component1 subcomponent1 or equivalent of the ,department that is a successor to an office1 component1 subcomponent1 or equivalent of the ,department covered by the agreement before the succession4 7i7 ,required regulations ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 shall prescribe regulations for the administration of this section4 7j7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section and not less frequently than once each year thereafter until the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 in coordination with the ,secretary1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a detailed report on the administration of this section during the most recent one-year period4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for the period covered by the report1 the following3 7,a7 ,a discussion of the process used in accepting applications1 assessing candidates1 ensuring adherence to veterans' preference1 and selecting applicants for vacancies to be filled by an individual for a qualified position4 7,b7 ,a description of the following3 7i7 ,how the ,secretary plans to fulfill the critical need of the ,department to recruit and retain employees in qualified positions4 7ii7 ,the measures that will be used to measure progress4 7iii7 ,any actions taken during the reporting period to fulfill such critical need4 7,c7 ,a discussion of how the planning and actions taken under subparagraph 7,b7 are integrated into the strategic workforce planning of the ,department4 7,d7 ,the metrics on actions occurring during the reporting period1 including the following3 7i7 ,the number of employees in qualified positions hired1 disaggregated by occupation and grade and level or pay band4 7ii7 ,the placement of employees in qualified positions1 disaggregated by military department1 ,defense ,agency1 or other component within the ,department4 7iii7 ,the total number of veterans hired4 7iv7 ,the number of separations of employees in qualified positions1 disaggregated by occupation and grade and level or pay band4 7v7 ,the number of retirements of employees in qualified positions1 disaggregated by occupation and grade and level or pay band4 7vi7 ,the number and amounts of recruitment1 relocation1 and retention incentives paid to employees in qualified positions1 disaggregated by occupation and grade and level or pay band4 7vii7 ,the number of employees in qualified positions who held an appointment related to cybersecurity at a ,federal agency outside of the ,department during the three-year period prior to being appointed under this section4 7k7 ,comptroller ,general assessment 7#a7 ,availability of annual report ,the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall make available to the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states each report required by subsection 7j74 7#b7 ,assessment ,the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7,a7 assess any differences in recruitment and retention for cyber positions experienced by ,federal agencies based on unique hiring and pay authorities for cyber professionals1 including with respect to ,senior ,executive ,service positions and ,senior ,level positions2 and 7,b7 not later than five years after the date of the enactment of this section1 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress the results of that assessment4 7l7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,competitive service ,the term competitive service has the meaning given that term in section #bajb of title #e4 7#c7 ,excepted service ,the term excepted service has the meaning given that term in section #bajc of title #e4 7#d7 ,qualified position ,the term qualified position means a position1 designated by the ,secretary for the purpose of this section1 in which the individual occupying such position performs1 manages1 or supervises functions that execute the cyber mission of the ,department4 7#e7 ,senior ,executive ,service position ,the term ,senior ,executive ,service position has the meaning given that term in section #cacb7;a7 of title #e4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ha of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #aeii;f and inserting the following new item3 #aeii;f4 ,cyber workforce recruitment and retention4 4 #aajh4 ,prohibition on use of funds to reduce the workforce at public shipyards 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act may be used to reduce the workforce at public shipyards1 including probationary employees4 7b7 ,exemption ,the workforce at public shipyards and any other positions at a public shipyard not specified in subsection 7c7 shall be exempt from any workforce reductions related to spending cuts1 reprogramming of funds1 or the probationary status of employees4 7c7 ,workforce at public shipyards defined ,in this section1 the term workforce at public shipyards includes any of the following positions at a public shipyard3 7#a7 ,welders4 7#b7 ,pipefitters4 7#c7 ,shipfitters4 7#d7 ,radiological technicians and engineers4 7#e7 ,engineers and engineer technicians4 7#f7 ,apprentices4 7#g7 ,positions supporting a workforce development pipeline4 7#h7 ,positions supporting nuclear maintenance and refueling4 7#i7 ,mechanics4 7#aj7 ,painters and blasters4 7#aa7 ,positions supporting maintenance and operations of infrastructure4 7#ab7 ,positions supporting implementation of the ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,program4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to restrict the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense to manage the workforce of the ,department of ,defense under existing procedures in cases of misconduct or poor performance4 7e7 ,sunset ,this section shall cease to be effective ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 ,,xii ,matters relating to foreign nations ,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 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 activities conducted under this section4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking that training and inserting such activities2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking training and inserting activities2 7,e7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7,f7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking training described in and all that follows through paragraph 7#d7 and inserting training and exercises under this section2 and 7,g7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#d74 7#c7 ,semiannual report ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended to read as follows3 7e7 ,semiannual report ,not less frequently than semiannually1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on training and exercises conducted under this section during the preceding #ahj-;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 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 #abjc4 ,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 #abjd4 ,permanent extension of acceptance and expenditure of contributions for multilateral security cooperation programs and activities ,section #abjh 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 subsection 7i74 #abje4 ,building capacity of the armed forces of ,mexico to counter transnational criminal organizations 7a7 ,plan ,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 with the agreement of the ,government of ,mexico1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan for a pilot program under which the armed forces of ,mexico and the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces will train jointly in the ,united ,states on tactics1 techniques1 and procedures for countering the threat posed by transnational criminal organizations1 including through-- 7#a7 operations involving the use of rotary-wing aircraft2 and 7#b7 in consultation with the appropriate civilian government agencies specializing in countering transnational criminal organizations-- 7,a7 joint network analysis2 7,b7 counter threat financing2 7,c7 counter illicit trafficking 7including narcotics1 weapons1 and human trafficking1 and illicit trafficking in natural resources72 and 7,d7 assessments of key nodes of activity of transnational criminal organizations4 7b7 ,implementation ,not later than #ae days after the date on which the plan required by subsection 7a7 is submitted under such subsection1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall begin implementing the pilot program described in the plan4 7c7 ,definition of appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abjf4 ,cybersecurity cooperation with the ,government of ,panama and the ,panama ,canal ,authority 7a7 ,cybersecurity integration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 using existing authorities of the ,secretary1 may establish a pilot program in ,panama-- 7,a7 to enhance the cybersecurity capabilities of the ,panama ,canal ,authority and the national security forces of ,panama2 and 7,b7 to increase cybersecurity cooperation measures between the ,united ,states and ,panama in current and future joint military training exercises4 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the cybersecurity cooperation under paragraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 to assist in implementing the ,cyber ,cooperation ,arrangement2 7,b7 to provide training and technical assistance to1 and enhance joint cooperation with1 the national security forces of ,panama so as to improve mitigation1 deterrence1 and detection of ransomware attacks on1 and vulnerabilities of1 critical infrastructure in and around the ,panama ,canal2 and 7,c7 to incorporate cybersecurity cooperation measures into current and potential ,united ,states-,panama joint military training exercises so as to improve the security of the ,panama ,canal4 7#c7 ,activities ,activities of the ,department of ,defense to further the purposes described in paragraph 7#b7 may include the following3 7,a7 ,provision of education and training to1 and information sharing with1 the ,panama ,canal ,authority and the national security forces of ,panama4 7,b7 ,collaboration on cyber incident response best practices with the ,panama ,canal ,authority and the national security forces of ,panama4 7,c7 ,provision of technical assistance to the ,panama ,canal ,authority and the national security forces of ,panama to detect and mitigate cybersecurity attacks4 7,d7 ,development of supply chain security best practices and building a trusted vendor network with the ,panama ,canal ,authority and the national security forces of ,panama4 7,e7 ,engagement with the national security forces of ,panama on joint cybersecurity training exercises and other information-sharing and domain awareness activities relating to cybersecurity1 including by-- 7i7 encouraging the participation of the ,government of ,panama in existing cybersecurity training facilitated or managed by the ,department and approved by the ,secretary2 7ii7 incorporating cybersecurity into existing joint training exercises1 such as ,,panamax2 and 7iii7 conducting an annual joint tabletop cybersecurity exercise4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through #bjcj1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on-- 7i7 the implementation of this section and any challenges relating to such implementation2 7ii7 any known cyber threats relating to ,panama1 such as incidents of ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure in and around the ,panama ,canal2 and 7iii7 actions taken to address and mitigate such threats2 and 7,b7 provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on such report4 7#e7 ,protection of sensitive information ,any activity carried out under this section shall be conducted in a manner that appropriately protects sensitive information and the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,critical infrastructure ,the term critical infrastructure has the meaning given such term in section #ajaf7;e7 of the ,critical ,infrastructure ,protection ,act of #bjja 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaie;c7e774 7#b7 ,panama ,canal ,authority ,the term ,panama ,canal ,authority has the meaning given such term in section #c7;d7 of the ,panama ,canal ,act of #aigi 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjb7;d774 7#c7 ,,panamax ,the term ,,panamax refers to-- 7,a7 an annual bilateral and multinational military exercise and training series relating to the security of the ,panama ,canal carried out in coordination with ,united ,states ,southern ,command and the military or security forces of-- 7i7 the governments of countries in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean2 and 7ii7 certain ,european countries2 and 7,b7 any related exercises conducted in ,panama4 7#d7 ,ransomware attack ,the term ransomware attack has the meaning given such term in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fej74 #abjg4 ,state ,partnership ,program selection analysis ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall make such changes to ,department of ,defense ,instruction #eaaa4bj 7relating to the ,state ,partnership ,program7 7or a successor instruction7 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-- 7#a7 considers the number of current partnerships assigned to the ,national ,guard of a ,state2 and 7#b7 gives preference to ,states that have only one active assigned country under the program4 #abjh4 ,modification of authority to build capacity of foreign security forces ,section #ccc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#aj7 ,disaster risk reduction or response operations4 7#aa7 ,space domain awareness and space operations4 7#ab7 ,foreign internal defense operations4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#b71 by striking made4 #abji4 ,extension and modification of pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with foreign military partners in ,southeast ,asia and the ,pacific ,islands ,section #abef of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ccc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and the ,pacific ,islands before the period2 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #bjbg and inserting #bjbi2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,each member country of the ,pacific ,islands ,forum4 4 ,b ,matters relating to ,syria1 ,iraq1 and ,iran #abaa4 ,extension of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to ,united ,states military operations ,section #abcc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #cic7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #abab4 ,extension and modification of authority to support operations and activities of the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq ,section #abae of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7c72 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking fiscal year #bjbe and inserting fiscal year #bjbf2 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7h7 as subsections 7c7 through 7g71 respectively4 #abac4 ,extension 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 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7l77#c77;,e71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #abad4 ,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 and 7#f7 in subsection 7n77#f71 as redesignated1 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #abae4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide certain support ,section #abbf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking with ,syria and ,iraq2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking with ,syria2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c71 respectively2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 #abaf4 ,security and oversight of al-,hol and ,roj camps 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and pursuant to authorities available to the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall take appropriate measures to support the defenses of al-,hol and ,roj camps and security for detainees within such camps1 including through support for vetted foreign partner security forces1 so as to prevent escape and radicalization efforts that could contribute to a resurgence of the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4 7b7 ,annual report ,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 that-- 7#a7 assesses the status of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces operations in northeast ,syria related to counterterrorism and security efforts2 7#b7 describes the conditions and security of detainees at al-,hol and ,roj camps2 7#c7 describes support to vetted foreign security partners responsible for the administration and security of al-,hol and ,roj camps and surrounding areas2 7#d7 assesses the effectiveness of support to vetted foreign security partners in maintaining the stability and security of al-,hol and ,roj camps and surrounding areas2 7#e7 describes efforts to repatriate detainees from al-,hol and ,roj camps to the home countries of such detainees or to third countries2 7#f7 describes plans for the long-term security of al-,hol and ,roj camps2 and 7#g7 includes recommendations for further actions to prevent the resurgence of the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4 #abag4 ,limitation on use of funds for reduction or consolidation of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces bases in ,syria 7a7 ,in general ,until the date that is #ae days after the date on which the certification described in subsection 7b7 is submitted to the congressional defense committees1 amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act may not be obligated or expended to reduce the number of1 or consolidate1 bases of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces located in ,syria4 7b7 ,certification described 7#a7 ,in general ,the certification described in this subsection is a certification by the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,central ,command that a reduction of the number1 or consolidation1 of bases of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces located in ,syria resulting in an updated force posture or basing locations would continue to sufficiently 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 #ced74 7#b7 ,elements ,the certification described in this subsection shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the current posture of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in ,syria and levels of engagement by the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces with ,syrian groups and individuals4 7,b7 ,a description of the planned posture of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in ,syria and projected levels of engagement by such forces with ,syrian groups and individuals that would result from such a reduction or consolidation4 7,c7 ,an assessment of any gaps that the planned posture of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces as a result of such a reduction or consolidation would generate1 including in assistance1 training1 or enabling authorized for ,syrian groups and individuals4 7,d7 ,a description of mitigation measures being taken to address any identified gaps in assistance1 training1 or enabling for ,syrian groups4 7,e7 ,a plan to balance consolidation with an offshore presence to sustain counterterrorism operations4 #abah4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq 7a7 ,limitation on obligation of funds ,not more than #ej percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq 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 militias or members of 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 ,c ,matters relating to ,europe and the ,russian ,federation #abba4 ,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 #8#8or #bjbe'' and inserting #bjbe1 or #bjbf4 #abbb4 ,extension of annual report on military and security developments involving the ,russian ,federation ,section #abcd7;g7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cich7 is amended by striking ,january #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,january #ca1 #bjca4 #abbc4 ,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 paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g73 7#f7 ,availability of funds for programs across fiscal years ,amounts available 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 following new paragraph3 7#aa7 ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 #ejj1jjj1jjj4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 #abbd4 ,weapons depot maintenance strategic plan for ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to partner with the ,minister of ,defense of ,ukraine to develop a weapons depot maintenance strategic plan for ,ukraine that includes1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 an outline of the planning and management processes necessary to establish for ,ukraine a robust weapons depot maintenance capability1 including the steps necessary to achieve such capability2 7#b7 a detailed plan for restoring the readiness of the military forces of ,ukraine by repairing1 replacing1 or divesting the substantial quantities and wide variety of weapons systems and equipment that have been donated or procured to sustain the military operations of ,ukraine2 and 7#c7 the estimated resources1 manpower1 and timeline required to fully implement the strategic plan4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a detailed report on the strategic plan developed under subsection 7a7 that includes each element described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of that subsection4 #abbe4 ,oversight of ,united ,states military posture in ,europe 7a7 ,prohibition on use of funds ,until the date that is #ij days after the date on which the certification described in subsection 7b7 and the assessment described in subsection 7c7 are submitted to the congressional defense committees1 amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act may not 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 #gf1jjj2 7#b7 to divest1 consolidate1 or otherwise return to a host country any site on the real property inventory 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 positioned in such area of responsibility as of ,june #a1 #bjbe1 with an initial purchase value of more than #ejj1jjj2 or 7#d7 to relinquish the role of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command as ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 ,supreme ,allied ,commander ,europe4 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 ,european ,command1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 to the congressional defense committees that1 as applicable1 a reduction of 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 #gf1jjj1 the divestment1 consolidation1 or return to a host country of any site on the real property inventory of the ,united ,states ,european ,command as of ,june #a1 #bjbe1 the divestment1 redeployment1 withdrawal1 or otherwise permanent moving of equipment or property described in subsection 7a77#c71 or the relinquishment of the role of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command as ,,nato ,supreme ,allied ,commander ,europe-- 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 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 reduction of 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 #gf1jjj1 the divestment1 consolidation1 or return to a host country of any site on the real property inventory of the ,united ,states ,european ,command1 or the divestment1 redeployment1 withdrawal or otherwise permanent moving of equipment or property described in subsection 7a77#c7-- 7i7 an analysis of the impact of such an action on-- 7,i7 the security of the ,united ,states2 7,,ii7 the security of ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies and the strength and security of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization as a whole2 and 7,,iii7 the ability of the ,united ,states to meet national ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization capability targets1 regional and theater campaign plans1 and other warfighting requirements1 as determined by the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command and the ,,nato ,supreme ,allied ,commander ,europe2 7ii7 an assessment of the threat posed by the ,russian ,federation to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization in the near term1 medium term1 and long term2 7iii7 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 in support of operations and crisis response in the areas of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command and the ,united ,states ,africa ,command2 7iv7 a detailed analysis of the costs 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 ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies and partners2 7vi7 a description of consultations with each ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 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 ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies1 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 an independent risk assessment by the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff of-- 7,i7 the impact of such a reduction or divestment1 consolidation1 or return on the security of the ,united ,states2 7,,ii7 the ability of the ,armed ,forces to provide forward defense of the ,united ,states2 7,,iii7 the ability of the ,armed ,forces to execute contingency plans of the ,department of ,defense1 including in support of operations outside the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command2 and 7,,iv7 the impact of such a reduction or divestment1 consolidation1 or return on military training and major military exercises1 including on interoperability and joint activities with ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies and partners4 7,b7 ,in the case of the relinquishment of the role of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command as the ,,nato ,supreme ,allied ,commander ,europe-- 7i7 a classified explanation of the role of ,united ,states nuclear weapons in supporting ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization operations and activities after having relinquished such role1 including changes to command and control relationships and adjustments to ,united ,states nuclear posture2 7ii7 a description of consultations with all ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies and relevant non-,,nato partners1 including through the ,nuclear ,planning ,group of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization2 7iii7 an assessment of the impact of the withdrawal of a ,united ,states official as the ,,nato ,supreme ,allied ,commander ,europe on-- 7,i7 the effectiveness of ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization nuclear deterrence2 and 7,,ii7 the potential for nuclear proliferation in ,europe2 7iv7 an independent risk assessment by the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff of-- 7,i7 the nuclear capabilities of ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies2 and 7,,ii7 the potential for nuclear proliferation in ,europe2 and 7v7 an independent assessment by the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command of-- 7,i7 the capability and capacity of nuclear-armed ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies to effectively deter and1 if necessary1 defeat likely adversaries in the nuclear domain absent a ,united ,states commander serving in the role of ,supreme ,allied ,commander ,europe2 7,,ii7 changes to be made to existing ,united ,states contingency plans if other ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member countries with nuclear capabilities were to provide extended nuclear deterrence to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization2 and 7,,iii7 the impact of such provision of extended nuclear deterrence on ,united ,states nuclear posture and deterrence planning requirements4 7#b7 ,submission of independent assessments ,any independent assessment required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted to the congressional defense committees without modification or alteration4 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 #abbf4 ,acceptance back into stock of equipment procured under ,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 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7k7 ,accepting equipment back into stock 7#a7 ,in general ,equipment procured to carry out this authority 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 no longer needed to support a program carried out pursuant to such subsection2 or 7,b7 the equipment procured has been transferred to the ,government of ,ukraine and is returned by ,ukraine to the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,notification ,the ,secretary may not transfer back into stock equipment described in paragraph 7#a7 until the date that is #ae days after the date on which the ,secretary submits a notification to ,congress describing how the conditions of such paragraph were met4 4 #abbg4 ,statement of policy relating to ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative ,section #abej of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ajfh71 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 ,statement of policy 7#a7 ,in general ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 to assist ,ukraine in maintaining a credible defense and deterrence capability2 7,b7 to bolster defense and security cooperation with ,ukraine as a means of building a future force of ,ukraine that is capable of defending ,ukraine today and deterring future aggression2 and 7,c7 to advance continued reform of the democratic1 economic1 defense1 and security institutions of ,ukraine in order to advance the ,euro-,atlantic integration and modernization of ,ukraine4 7#b7 ,credible defense and deterrence capability defined ,in this subsection1 the term credible defense and deterrence capability means the ability to defend against and deter any credible conventional military threat from the ,russian ,federation acting unilaterally or in concert with partners1 through the use of conventional military means1 possessed in sufficient quantity1 including weapons platforms and munitions1 command1 control1 communication1 intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance capabilities4 4 #abbh4 ,intelligence support for ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide 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 ,ukraine that are specifically intended or reasonably expected to defend and retake the territory of ,ukraine4 7b7 ,territory of ,ukraine defined ,in this section1 the term territory of ,ukraine includes all territory internationally recognized to be the sovereign territory of ,ukraine1 including ,crimea and the territory the ,russian ,federation claims to have annexed in ,kherson ,oblast1 ,zaporizhzia ,oblast1 ,donetsk ,oblast1 and ,luhansk ,oblast4 #abbi4 ,international ,security ,cooperation ,program funding for ,united ,states ,european ,command ,not less than #ae percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for the ,international ,security ,cooperation ,program shall be available for use by the ,united ,states ,european ,command4 #abcj4 ,promotion of the ,joint ,ukrainian ,multinational ,program--,services1 ,training and ,articles ,rapid ,timeline 7,,jumpstart7 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,department of ,defense should leverage existing programs and authorities1 including ,,jumpstart1 to employ resources from ,european partners via multination co-financing to support and expedite the delivery of weapons1 training1 and logistics to ,ukraine4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7,a7 an assessment of opportunities for leveraging ,,jumpstart to deliver critical technologies to ,ukraine1 including technologies that also meet ,united ,states operational requirements2 7,b7 a summary of ,department efforts to accelerate the rapid delivery of articles1 training1 and logistics through ,,fms2 7,c7 a description of any efficiencies that have been achieved by pooling financial resources from partners and allies2 7,d7 a description of opportunities for employing pooled partner and ally resources to deliver ,united ,states systems in support of ,europe's security needs2 7,e7 proposed legislative or regulatory changes necessary to enhance the effectiveness of ,,jumpstart2 and 7,f7 other topics as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex as necessary4 #abcj;,a4 ,modification of ,united ,states basing and training1 and exercises in ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member countries 7a7 ,in general ,section #abej of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #dfd2 #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 whether the country concerned has submitted its annual plan to meet1 and has made progress toward1 the goal 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 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,the table of contents for the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #acf7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #abej and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #abej4 ,united ,states basing and training in ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member countries4 4 7#b7 ,the table of contents at the beginning of title ,,xii of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #dce7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #abej and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #abej4 ,united ,states basing and training in ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member countries4 4 ,d ,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region #abca4 ,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 #abcb4 ,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 #abcc4 ,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 total number of members of the ,armed ,forces permanently stationed in or deployed to 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 command1 until the date that is #ij 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 total number of members of the ,armed ,forces permanently stationed in or deployed to 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-- 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 such a reduction on the credibility of ,united ,states extended deterrence commitments to the ,republic of ,korea and ,japan1 and the potential for nuclear proliferation in the ,indo-,pacific region2 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 command1 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 a description and characterization of the achievement of the ,republic of ,korea of the three required conditions set forth in the bilaterally approved conditions-based ,operational ,control ,transition ,plan2 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 impact of the transition of wartime operational control on the potential for nuclear proliferation in the ,indo-,pacific region2 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 ability of the ,republic of ,korea to meet the conditions for the transition of wartime operational control from ,united ,states-led command to ,republic of ,korea-led command2 and 7ii7 the impact of such transition on the potential for nuclear proliferation in the ,indo-,pacific region4 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 #abcd4 ,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 #eejf 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-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #ejj72 7#c7 the plan to reconstitute ,united ,states ,forces ,japan as a joint force headquarters required by section #acdc 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 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#e7 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#f7 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#g7 the report on the adequacy of the logistics network in the ,indo-,pacific region for supporting the operational and contingency plans of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command 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-aei74 #abce4 ,bolstering industrial resilience with allies in ,indo-,pacific region 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall establish and maintain a security cooperation initiative 7referred to in this section as the ,partnership7 to strengthen cooperation among the defense industrial bases of the ,united ,states and allied and partner countries in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7b7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the ,partnership 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 ,partnership1 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 ,partnership4 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 ,use funds authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,defense for international cooperation programs1 industrial base resilience1 or other relevant purposes4 7#e7 ,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 committees a report on the status and progress of the ,partnership4 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 committees 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 #abcf4 ,modification of ,taiwan security cooperation initiative ,section #acbc7;b7 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 paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,v7 as subparagraph 7,w72 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,u7 the following new subparagraph 7,v73 7,v7 ,medical equipment1 supplies1 and related combat casualty care capabilities4 2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,w71 as redesignated1 by striking 7,u7 and inserting 7,v72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,j7 as subparagraph 7,k72 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,i7 the following new subparagraph 7,j73 7,j7 ,medical equipment1 supplies1 and related combat casualty care capabilities4 2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,k71 as redesignated1 by striking 7,i7 and inserting 7,j74 #abcg4 ,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 ,state1 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 ,report 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 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the joint program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for the period covered by the report1 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 #abch4 ,report on critical digital infrastructure of ,taiwan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that-- 7#a7 analyzes the critical digital infrastructure of ,taiwan in the event of a military invasion or blockade by the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7#b7 identifies potential ,department of ,defense actions that could help enable the protection of such infrastructure1 consistent with the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7,public ,law #if-h2 #ic ,stat4 #ad74 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,a description of threats to the critical digital infrastructure of ,taiwan in the event of a military invasion or blockade by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#b7 ,a description of the critical digital infrastructure capabilities of ,taiwan1 including-- 7,a7 the type and amount of physical hardware available to support the transfer of large quantities of electronic data from ,taiwan to a cloud-based system or a geographic location outside ,taiwan2 and 7,b7 the availability of resilient satellite communications from low-,earth orbit constellations and any other necessary activity relating to such a transfer4 7#c7 ,an identification of potential ,department of ,defense actions that could help enable the protection of the critical digital infrastructure of ,taiwan in the event of a contingency1 including-- 7,a7 the pre-positioning of digital hardware capabilities2 and 7,b7 acquisition of cloud-based services and radio frequency satellite communications4 7#d7 ,recommendations for any resources or authorities required to support the ,department of ,defense actions identified under paragraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,any other matter the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,considerations ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall take into account1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,lessons learned from ongoing conflicts1 especially the war in ,ukraine4 7#b7 ,the risks associated with making assumptions about the availability of commercial vendors in the event of a military invasion or blockade of ,taiwan by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7d7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in classified form4 7e7 ,collaboration ,to support the development of the report required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary is encouraged to seek input from the following3 7#a7 ,civilian executives from commercial technology companies that provided support to ,ukraine in its fight against the ,russian ,federation's war of aggression4 7#b7 ,any other individual or agency of the ,federal ,government the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7f7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary submits the report required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on the contents of the report4 #abci4 ,report on ,japanese counterstrike capabilities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report outlining ,department of ,defense efforts to support ,japan in the fielding of an operational counterstrike capability4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the activities and objectives of the ,united ,states-,japan ,roles1 ,missions1 and ,capabilities ,working ,group with respect to the fielding of an operational counterstrike capability by ,japan4 7#b7 ,a description of the operations1 activities1 and investments the ,department is undertaking in collaboration with the ,government of ,japan1 including-- 7,a7 a description of progress made by the ,united ,states and ,japan in developing and deploying counterstrike capabilities1 including in and across the ,first ,island ,chain2 7,b7 a description of the counterstrike capabilities of ,japan and a characterization of the potential for enhancement of such capabilities2 and 7,c7 a description of the impediments to fielding a strengthened alliance strike posture1 including-- 7i7 domestic legal constraints2 7ii7 regulatory restrictions1 including technology and foreign disclosure constraints2 7iii7 industrial base-driven capacity limitations2 and 7iv7 political impediments2 7,d7 an articulation of the planning assumptions underpinning the assigned and anticipated roles1 missions1 and capabilities of the respective counterstrike capabilities of the ,united ,states and ,japan2 7,e7 a description of the manner in which the ,united ,states and ,japan will coordinate and deconflict counterstrike operations2 and 7,f7 an assessment of potential alliance posture changes that would support an enhanced alliance counterstrike capability1 including in the ,first ,island ,chain4 7#c7 ,a description of the command and control mechanisms and information-sharing requirements needed to enable coordination and deconfliction of allied counterstrike operations1 including-- 7,a7 the adoption of enhanced security protocols to ensure secure networks2 7,b7 the technical means needed to facilitate integrated planning for counterstrike operations2 and 7,c7 the sharing of targeting information4 7#d7 ,an identification of challenges to the implementation of the operations1 activities1 and investments described in paragraph 7#b71 and any recommended legislative changes1 resourcing requirements1 bilateral agreements1 or other measures that would facilitate the implementation of such operations1 activities1 and investments4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #abdj4 ,report on enhanced security cooperation with the ,philippines 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter through #bjca1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on enhancing ,united ,states security cooperation with the ,philippines4 7b7 ,elements ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of progress with respect to 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 and outcomes of the ,roles1 ,missions1 and ,capabilities ,working ,group4 7#d7 ,an assessment of progress with respect to 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 will implement during the five-year period beginning on the date on which the report is submitted 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 an articulation of non-,department investments necessary to enable effective use of the site4 7#h7 ,an articulation 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 command structures in the ,philippines to more effectively-- 7,a7 coordinate ,united ,states military activities and operations2 and 7,b7 facilitate integrated planning and implementation of combined activities4 7#aj7 ,an identification of challenges to the implementation of the activities and investments described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#i71 and any recommended legislative changes1 resourcing requirements1 bilateral agreements1 or other measures that would facilitate the implementation of such activities and investments4 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 #abda4 ,modification to annual report on military and security developments involving the ,people's ,republic of ,china ,section #abjb7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraph 7#e73 7#e7 ,the military and security strategy of the ,people's ,republic of ,china on the ,tibetan ,plateau1 including with respect to risks posed by political and regional conflicts1 resource control and water-related resource conflicts1 and infrastructure development4 4 #abdb4 ,strategic partnership on defense industrial priorities between the ,united ,states and ,taiwan ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to establish a partnership between the ,defense ,innovation ,unit of the ,department of ,defense and appropriate counterparts of ,taiwan-- 7#a7 to enhance market opportunities for ,united ,states-based and ,taiwan-based defense technology companies2 7#b7 to bolster ,taiwan's defense industrial base2 7#c7 to harmonize global security posture through emerging technology2 7#d7 to counter the development1 by the ,chinese ,communist ,party and adversarial proxy groups aligned with the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 of dual-use defense technologies2 and 7#e7 in coordination with appropriate counterpart offices of the ,ministry of ,national ,defense of ,taiwan-- 7,a7 to enable coordination on defense industrial priorities2 7,b7 to streamline emerging defense technology research and development2 7,c7 to establish1 for defense technology startups1 more pathways to market2 and 7,d7 to collaborate on the coordinated development of dual-use defense capabilities1 such as the following3 7i7 ,drones4 7ii7 ,microchips4 7iii7 ,directed energy weapons4 7iv7 ,artificial intelligence4 7v7 ,missile technology4 7vi7 ,intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance technology4 #abdc4 ,invitation to ,taiwan to ,rim of the ,pacific 7,,rimpac7 exercise 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense is strongly encouraged to invite the naval forces of ,taiwan to participate1 as appropriate1 in any ,rim of the ,pacific exercise that is to take place after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,justification ,in the event a decision is made not to invite the naval forces of ,taiwan to participate in any ,rim of the ,pacific exercise described in subsection 7a71 not later than #cj days after the date on which such decision is made1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written justification for such decision4 #abdd4 ,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 #abde4 ,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 on other lists ,the ,secretary shall review1 for inclusion in each annual revision under subparagraph 7,a7 of the list required by paragraph 7#a71 each entity added1 during the year preceding preparation of the revision of the list1 to any other list maintained by the ,united ,states ,government of ,chinese entities subject to restrictions or scrutiny relating to concerns about their activities or affiliations4 4 #abdf4 ,preventing circumvention by ,chinese military companies in third-party countries 7a7 ,in general ,section #abfj;,h7g77#b77;,b77i77,i7 of the ,william ,m4 ,mac ,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 the ,people's ,liberation ,army1 ,chinese military and paramilitary elements1 security forces1 police1 law enforcement1 border control1 the ,people's ,armed ,police1 the ,ministry of ,state ,security 7,,mss71 or any other organization subordinate to the ,central ,military ,commission of the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 the ,chinese ,ministry of ,industry and ,information ,technology 7,,miit71 the ,state-,owned ,assets ,supervision and ,administration ,commission of the ,state ,council 7,,sasac71 or the ,state ,administration of ,science1 ,technology1 and ,industry for ,national ,defense 7,,sastind7 operating inside or outside of ,china2 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 #abdg4 ,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 commd and control relationships1 fostering interoperability across all domains1 and improving sharing of information and intelligence2 7#b7 reinforcing the ,united ,states alliance with the ,republic of ,korea1 including by maintaining the presence of approximately #bh1ejj members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces deployed to the ,republic of ,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 the ,republic of ,singapore as a ,major ,security ,cooperation ,partner of the ,united ,states and continuing to strengthen defense and security cooperation between the military forces of the ,republic of ,singapore and the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 including through participation in combined exercises and training2 7#h7 engaging with the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,republic of ,palau1 and other ,pacific island 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 ,e ,other matters #abea4 ,middle ,east integrated air and missile defense architecture 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall continue to seek to cooperate with allies and partners in the ,middle ,east with respect to implementing an integrated air and missile defense architecture to protect the people1 infrastructure1 and territory of such allies and partners from cruise and ballistic missiles1 manned and unmanned aerial systems1 and rocket attacks from ,iran and groups linked to ,iran4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,may #ca1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on further implementation of an integrated air and missile defense architecture in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the threat to allies and partners within the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command posed by ballistic and cruise missiles1 manned and unmanned aerial systems1 and rocket attacks launched from ,iran and by groups linked to ,iran4 7,b7 ,a description of-- 7i7 the missile defense priorities and capability needs of the ,united ,states ,central ,command with respect to defense against the threats described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 the planned regional missile defense architectures derived from such priorities and capability needs4 7,c7 ,an analysis of current integrated air and missile defense systems within the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command to defend against threats described in subparagraph 7,a7 and to meet the priorities identified under subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,a description of the progress made toward addressing challenges identified in the strategy required by section #afeh7;b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #biea7 and toward meeting benchmarks set forth in such strategy4 7,e7 ,with respect to the defensive operations against aerial threats since ,october #g1 #bjbc1 the following3 7i7 ,with respect to countering the ,april #ac1 #bjbd1 and ,october #a1 #bjbd1 ballistic missile and drone attacks by ,iran against ,israel-- 7,i7 lessons learned with respect to the adequacy of data-sharing agreements in facilitating effective joint responses1 and recommendations for further improvements to such agreements2 7,,ii7 a comparative analysis of the performance of systems operated by the ,united ,states and the performance of systems operated by ,israel in intercepting missiles and unmanned aerial systems launched by ,iran during the attacks2 7,,iii7 an assessment of the extent to which a defense provided to other ,united ,states regional partners if attacked by ,iran would be similarly effective1 and an identification of changes necessary to address deficiencies2 and 7,,iv7 an evaluation of the extent to which the strategy required by section #afeh7;b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #biea7 contributed to the defensive operations described in this clause4 7ii7 ,lessons learned with respect to countering projectiles launched by the ,houthis in ,yemen against maritime targets in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command4 7iii7 ,any other such defensive operation the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7,f7 ,any other matter the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,form ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7#d7 ,protection of sensitive information ,any activity carried out under this subsection shall be conducted in a manner that is consistent with protection of intelligence sources and methods and appropriately protects sensitive information and the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 #abeb4 ,modification of program and processes relating to foreign acquisition ,section #hgc 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 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,pilot program for2 and 7,b7 by striking may and inserting shall2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7f74 #abec4 ,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 purpose of supporting and enhancing efforts of the military forces of ,jordan and the military forces of ,lebanon to ensure the territorial security of ,jordan and ,lebanon4 7b7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,central ,command1 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 required plan shall1 at a minimum1 include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a description of the available authorities to provide assistance described in subsection 7a7 to the ,government of ,jordan and the ,government of ,lebanon4 7,b7 ,a description of the objectives of assistance described in subsection 7a71 including specific capabilities that such assistance seeks to enhance 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 ,any other matters deemed relevant by the ,secretary4 #abed4 ,joint ,program ,office for ,non-,programs of ,record to support foreign acquisition 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and charter1 within the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 a ,joint ,program ,office for ,non-,programs of ,record 7referred to in this section as the ,joint ,program ,office7 to support the acquisition of specified non-program of record systems by approved foreign partners and allies4 7b7 ,structure 7#a7 ,leadership ,the ,joint ,program ,office shall be led by a senior executive or military flag officer of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 who shall have a deputy from the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency4 7#b7 ,staffing ,the staff of the ,joint ,program ,office shall include detailees from the international program offices of the military departments1 the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 and the ,defense ,technology ,security ,administration4 7c7 ,responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,joint ,program ,office shall be responsible for the following3 7,a7 ,coordinating with allies and partners to identify and procure non-program of record capabilities4 7,b7 ,facilitating discussions between industry and foreign partners on new non-program-of-record capabilities4 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 partners that align with priority capabilities for the combatant commands4 7,e7 ,coordinating with1 and as necessary1 providing additional support to1 the international program offices of the military departments to expedite delivery of capabilities to foreign partners and allies4 7,f7 ,coordinating internal ,department of ,defense approval processes to expedite the delivery of non-program of record capabilities4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the establishment of the ,joint ,program ,office1 the ,secretary shall provide the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives with a briefing on the charter1 responsibilities1 resources1 and plan of activities for the ,joint ,program ,office for the subsequent fiscal year4 7e7 ,specified non-program of record system defined ,in this section1 the term specified non-program of record system means a record system that does not exist formally as a program of record within the ,department of ,defense1 including-- 7#a7 an international or civil variant of a program of record with nonstandard configurations1 or a type #a non-program of record system2 7#b7 a prior program of record that is no longer supported in ,united ,states inventory1 or a type #b non-program of record system2 7#c7 a program consisting of commercially developed munitions items1 or a type #c non-program of record system2 7#d7 a program consisting of commercially developed dual-use items1 or a type #d non-program of record system2 7#e7 a program consisting of commercially developed dual-use items combined with program of record elements1 or a type #e non-program of record system2 and 7#f7 a program consisting of commercially developed dual-use items with military end-use1 or a type #f non-program of record system4 #abee4 ,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 #abef4 ,extension and modification of ,united ,states-,israel cooperation to counter unmanned aerial systems ,section #abgh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hfjf note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#d71 by striking #ee1jjj1jjj and inserting #ge1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 #abeg4 ,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 processes7 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 official1 to be known as the ,data ,czar1 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 record4 7#d7 ,set forth ,foreign ,military ,sales-specific guidance that-- 7,a7 identifies security cooperation priorities2 7,b7 aligns with the ,united ,states ,conventional ,arms ,transfer ,policy described in ,national ,security ,presidential ,memorandum_/,,nsm-#aj1 dated ,april #ai1 #bjah2 7,c7 is informed by priorities identified in the ,national ,defense ,strategy1 ,department planning guidance1 and theater campaign plans2 and 7,d7 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 after 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 7a77#d7 to each member of the ,department of ,defense international cooperation enterprise4 #abeh4 ,requirement to update the ,national ,disclosure ,policy 7a7 ,framework development ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,national ,disclosure ,policy ,committee 7in this section referred to as the ,committee7 shall develop and submit to ,congress a framework for revising and updating the ,national ,disclosure ,policy 7,,ndp-#a74 7b7 ,framework elements ,the framework developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a comprehensive assessment of emerging and advanced defense items1 including artificial intelligence1 directed energy1 microwave systems1 counter-unmanned aerial systems1 missile defense1 machine learning1 cybersecurity1 quantum technologies1 hypersonic1 and autonomous systems1 and necessary updates to ,,ndp-#a to enable the transfer and sharing of this technology with ,united ,states allies and partners4 7#b7 ,guidelines for balancing national security considerations with the need to share critical information and technology with allies and partners to enhance interoperability and collective security4 7#c7 ,recommendations for updating the ,,ndp-#a to help bolster the defense industrial base and accommodate the use of emerging and advanced defense items in multi-domain operations1 joint military exercises1 and allied operational requirements4 7#d7 ,mechanisms to accelerate the approval process for disclosures1 ensuring timely and effective information sharing4 7c7 ,implementation plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the first submittal of the framework to ,congress pursuant to subsection 7a7 and on an annual recurring basis thereafter1 the ,committee shall implement revisions to the ,national ,disclosure ,policy based on the recommendations and any future recommendation based upon the stakeholder engagement in subsection 7c7 contained in the framework4 7#b7 ,requirements ,revisions implemented pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 include specific provisions addressing the secure disclosure of emerging and advanced technologies to allies and partners of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the updated policy in enhancing security1 interoperability1 and interchangeability2 and 7,c7 establish a mechanism to ensure that the stakeholder engagement required by subsection 7c7 informs revisions4 7d7 ,stakeholder engagement ,in carrying out subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c71 the ,committee shall1 not less frequently than once every #f months1 consult with the following3 7#a7 ,representatives of such governments that are allies or partners of the ,united ,states as the ,committee considers appropriate1 to gather input on enhancing interoperability1 interchangeability1 and collaborative security measures4 7#b7 ,such representatives from the defense industry as the ,committee considers appropriate1 including representatives from nontraditional defense contractors 7as defined by section #cjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7e7 ,annual report to ,congress ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,defense ,technology ,security ,administration1 shall submit with the budget submission each year a report to ,congress detailing-- 7#a7 progress made in implementing the updated ,,ndp-#a2 7#b7 challenges encountered and actions taken to address them2 7#c7 recommendations for further updates or legislative actions to enhance the policy2 7#d7 a description of the roles and missions of the committees and subcommittees of the ,department of ,defense's ,technology ,security and ,foreign ,disclosure enterprise and a detailed explanation of how these bodies report back to the ,arms ,transfer and ,technology ,release ,senior ,steering ,group2 and 7#e7 an explanation of negative determinations of technology4 7f7 ,classified annex ,if necessary1 the annual report shall include a classified annex to address sensitive national security information4 7g7 ,unclassified public annex ,the submission shall include a publicly releasable annex to be made available upon submission of the report to ,congress4 #abei4 ,improvements to security cooperation workforce and defense acquisition workforce 7a7 ,responsibilities of ,secretary of ,defense 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 consistent with the requirements of section #chd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 seek to ensure that-- 7,a7 members of the defense acquisition workforce involved in the foreign military sales process-- 7i7 are aware of evolving ,united ,states regional and country-level defense capability-building priorities2 and 7ii7 coordinate with the security cooperation workforce to enhance responsiveness to foreign partner requests and capability-building priorities2 and 7,b7 members of the defense acquisition workforce are professionally evaluated using metrics to measure-- 7i7 adherence to meeting the foreign capability requirements identified in ,department of ,defense strategy documents2 7ii7 responsiveness to foreign partner requests2 7iii7 ability to meet foreign partner capability and delivery schedule requirements2 and 7iv7 advancement of foreign capability-building priorities described in the guidance updated under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,guidance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall update1 as necessary1 ,department of ,defense guidance governing the execution of foreign military sales by the ,department to ensure that such guidance-- 7,a7 incorporates priorities of the ,national ,security ,strategy and the ,national ,defense ,strategy associated with foreign partner contributions2 7,b7 is informed by the theater campaign plans and theater security cooperation strategies of the combatant commands2 7,c7 incorporates timeline prioritization of purchasers with a special designation2 and 7,d7 is disseminated to the security cooperation workforce and the defense acquisition workforce4 7#b7 ,elements ,the updated guidance required by paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify-- 7i7 regional and country-level foreign defense capability-building priorities2 and 7ii7 levels of urgency and desired timelines for achieving foreign capability-building objectives2 and 7,b7 provide guidance to the defense acquisition workforce regarding levels of resourcing1 innovation1 and risk tolerance that should be considered in meeting urgent needs4 7#c7 ,purchaser with a special designation defined ,in this subsection1 the term purchaser with a special designation means ,israel1 ,japan1 the ,republic of ,korea1 ,new ,zealand1 the ,philippines1 ,thailand1 ,taiwan1 member countries of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 major defense partners1 major security partners1 and eligible purchasers that are members of the national technology and industrial base4 7c7 ,foreign ,military ,sales ,continuous ,process ,improvement ,board ,section #abaj7;b7 of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei7 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,foreign ,military ,sales ,continuous ,process ,improvement ,board 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a ,foreign ,military ,sales ,continuous ,process ,improvement ,board 7in this section referred to as the ,board7 to serve as an enduring governance structure within the ,department of ,defense that reports to the ,secretary on matters relating to the foreign military sales process so as to enhance accountability and continuous improvement within the ,department1 including the objectives of-- 7,a7 improving the understanding1 among officials of the ,department1 of ally and partner requirements2 7,b7 enabling efficient reviews for release of technology2 7,c7 providing ally and partner countries with relevant priority equipment2 7,d7 accelerating acquisition and contracting support2 7,e7 expanding the capacity of the defense industrial base2 7,f7 working with other departments and agencies to promote broad ,united ,states ,government support2 and 7,g7 any other matters determined by the ,secretary to be relevant to the ,board4 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #g 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 ,of the members of the ,board1 #c such members shall be individuals who are not-- 7,i7 officers or employees of the ,department of ,defense2 7,,ii7 members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces2 or 7,,iii7 registered as a foreign agent or registered lobbyists4 7ii7 ,clearance ,each member of the ,board described in this subparagraph shall be appropriately cleared for security risks4 7#c7 ,inapplicability of ,,faca ,the ,board shall not be subject to chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act74 7#d7 ,sunset ,this subsection shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,defense acquisition workforce ,the term defense acquisition workforce means the ,department of ,defense acquisition workforce described in chapter #hg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,security cooperation workforce ,the term security cooperation workforce has the meaning given the term in section #chd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #abfj4 ,expansion of country prioritization ,with respect to foreign military sales to ,israel1 ,japan1 the ,republic of ,korea1 the ,philippines1 ,taiwan1 member countries of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 major defense partners1 and eligible purchasers that are members of the national technology and industrial base1 the ,secretary of ,defense may assign a ,defense ,priorities and ,allocations ,system order rating4 #abfa4 ,streamlining and expediting sales of defense articles and services 7a7 ,acquisition strategies 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to purchasers with a special designation1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a requirement that1 in developing letters of offer and acceptance1 the acquisition program office of each military department shall develop1 at program inception-- 7,a7 an acquisition strategy that documents the standard acquisition path2 and 7,b7 an acquisition strategy that documents the fastest acquisition path4 7#b7 ,associated risk ,in developing each acquisition strategy required by subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a71 the acquisition program office of the military department concerned shall-- 7,a7 measure1 and justify with respect to the urgency of delivering a capability in full or in phases1 the associated risk1 risk mitigation1 and risk cost2 7,b7 in the case of a sole-source program that is not a program of record1 transparently consult with the prime contractor to seek consensus on cost and schedule2 and 7,c7 provide1 in coordination with the appropriate regional directorate of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy and the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 to the acquisition leadership of such military department a briefing on the results of the measurements under subparagraph 7,a7 and the consultation under subparagraph 7,b74 7#c7 ,decision ,not later than #cj days after the date of a briefing under paragraph 7#b77;,c71 the acquisition leadership of the military department concerned shall issue a decision with respect to the acquisition strategy selected4 7b7 ,input from purchaser with special designation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that1 in the development of acquisition strategies for purchasers with a special designation under subsection 7a71 the purchaser with a special designation is provided an opportunity to provide input with respect to risk tolerance4 7#b7 ,information sharing ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that a purchaser with a special designation is briefed on risks identified1 alternate approaches that may be taken1 and the schedule1 cost1 and capability tradeoffs associated with such alternate approaches4 7#c7 ,inclusion in briefing ,purchaser input gathered under this paragraph shall be included in the briefing required by subsection 7a77#b77;,c7 and appropriately weighed in making a final decision with respect to the appropriate acquisition approach4 7c7 ,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 equipment1 including sensitive and closely controlled items such as communications security devices1 military grade ,,gps1 and anti-spoofing devices1 on forecast prior to the execution of a signed commercial contract or issuance of a letter of offer and acceptance4 7#b7 ,covered agreement defined ,in this subsection1 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 contracts for the production by the manufacturer of one or more articles that will be supplied to the prime contractor as government-furnished equipment prior to execution of a signed commercial contract or issuance of a letter of offer and acceptance in connection with such sale2 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 articles manufactured under the agreement are retained by the manufacturer for eventual supply to the prime contractor or a third party in connection with a future foreign military sale or other transaction2 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#c7 ,department of ,defense policy 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement policies1 and ensure that the head of each military department implements policies1 that allow ,united ,states prime contractors to enter into covered agreements with manufacturers of ,government-furnished equipment4 7,b7 ,elements ,the policies required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall require that-- 7i7 ,united ,states prime contractors shall be responsible for-- 7,i7 negotiating directly with the manufacturer of ,government-furnished equipment1 including with respect to the terms and conditions described in paragraph 7#b77;,b72 and 7,,ii7 providing any payment to such manufacturer2 and 7ii7 transfer of ,government-furnished equipment from such manufacturer to the primary contractor shall not occur until the date on which a letter of offer and acceptance or commercial contract is produced4 7#d7 ,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 7d7 ,purchaser with a special designation defined ,in this section1 the term purchaser with a special designation means ,israel1 ,japan1 the ,republic of ,korea1 ,new ,zealand1 the ,philippines1 ,thailand1 ,taiwan1 member countries of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 major defense partners1 major security partners1 and eligible purchasers that are members of the national technology and industrial base4 #abfb4 ,redesignation of the ,africa ,center for ,strategic ,studies as the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,center for ,africa ,security ,studies 7a7 ,in general ,the ,department of ,defense regional center for security studies known as the ,africa ,center for ,strategic ,studies is hereby redesignated as the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,center for ,africa ,security ,studies4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,reference to regional centers for strategic studies ,section #cdb7;b77#b77;,d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,africa ,center for ,strategic ,studies and inserting ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,center for ,africa ,security ,studies4 7#b7 ,acceptance of gifts and donations ,section #bfaa7;a77#b77;,d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,africa ,center for ,strategic ,studies and inserting ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,center for ,africa ,security ,studies4 7#c7 ,provision of certain assistance to ,sudan ,section #abgj;,a7b77#a7 of the ,sudan ,democratic ,transition1 ,accountability1 and ,fiscal ,transparency ,act of #bjbj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjaj7;b77#a77 is amended by striking ,africa ,center for ,strategic ,studies and inserting ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,center for ,africa ,security ,studies4 7c7 ,references ,any reference to the ,department of ,defense ,africa ,center for ,strategic ,studies in any law1 regulation1 map1 document1 record1 or other paper of the ,united ,states shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,center for ,africa ,security ,studies4 #abfc4 ,establishment of program to promote participation of foreign students in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a program using the authority provided under section #bajc7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to promote the participation of foreign students in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps 7in this section referred to as the ,program74 7#b7 ,organization ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 the commanders of the combatant commands1 the participant institutions in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program1 and any other individual the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate1 shall be responsible for1 and shall oversee1 the ,program4 7b7 ,objective ,the objective of the ,program is to promote the readiness and interoperability of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and the military forces of partner countries by providing a high-quality1 cost effective military-based educational experience for foreign students in furtherance of the military-to-military program objectives of the ,department of ,defense and to enhance the educational experience and preparation of future ,united ,states military leaders through increased1 extended interaction with highly qualified potential foreign military leaders4 7c7 ,activities ,under the ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 identify to the military services' ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program the foreign students who1 based on criteria established by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary recommends be considered for admission under the ,program2 7#b7 coordinate with partner countries to evaluate interest in and promote awareness of the ,program2 7#c7 establish a mechanism for tracking an alumni network of foreign students who participate in the ,program2 and 7#d7 to the extent practicable1 work with the participant institutions in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program and partner countries to identify academic institutions and programs that-- 7,a7 have specialized academic programs in areas of study or interest to participating countries2 or 7,b7 have high participation from or significant diaspora populations from participating countries4 7d7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,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 strategy for the implementation of the ,program4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a governance structure for the ,program1 including-- 7i7 the officials tasked to oversee the ,program2 7ii7 the format of the governing body of the ,program2 7iii7 the functions and duties of such governing body with respect to establishing and maintaining the ,program2 and 7iv7 mechanisms for coordinating with partner countries whose students are selected to participate in the ,program4 7,b7 ,a list of additional authorities1 appropriations1 or other congressional support necessary to ensure the success of the ,program4 7,c7 ,a description of targeted partner countries and participant institutions in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps for the first three fiscal years of the ,program1 including a rationale for selecting such initial partners4 7,d7 ,a description of opportunities and potential timelines for future ,program expansion1 as appropriate4 7,e7 ,a description of the mechanism for tracking the alumni network of participants of the ,program4 7,f7 ,any other information the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #bj1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the ,program4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a narrative summary of activities conducted as part of the ,program during the preceding fiscal year4 7,b7 ,an overview of participant ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps programs1 individuals1 and countries1 to include a description of the areas of study entered into by the students participating in the ,program4 7,c7 ,a description of opportunities and potential timelines for future ,program expansion1 as appropriate4 7,d7 ,any other information the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7f7 ,limitation on authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not use the authority provided under this section to pay for tuition or room and board for foreign students who participate in the ,program4 7g7 ,termination ,the ,program shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjca4 #abfd4 ,modification of authority for assistance in support of ,department of ,defense accounting for missing ,united ,states ,government personnel ,section #djh7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 and procure goods and services from1 after assistance to4 ,,xiii ,,cooperative ,,threat ,,reduction #acja4 ,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 strategic offensive arms elimination1 #f1bdi1jjj4 7#b7 ,for chemical weapons destruction1 #be1bib1jjj4 7#c7 ,for global nuclear security1 #ch1acd1jjj4 7#d7 ,for cooperative biological engagement1 #acg1fhf1jjj4 7#e7 ,for proliferation prevention1 #dg1adf1jjj4 7#f7 ,for activities designated as ,other ,assessments_/,administrative ,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 ,,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 are authorized for-- 7#a7 the destruction of lethal chemical agents and munitions in accordance with section #adab of the ,department of ,defense ,authorization ,act1 #aihf 7 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeba72 and 7#b7 the destruction of chemical warfare materiel of the ,united ,states that is not covered by section #adab of such ,act4 #adjc4 ,drug interdiction and counter-drug activities1 defense-wide ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #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 ,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 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 under section #aa7;b77#a77;,g7 and notify the congressional defense committees of such disposals as required by section #e7;b77#b74 4 7b7 ,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 ,c ,other matters #adba4 ,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 ,space activities1 strategic programs1 and intelligence matters ,a ,space activities #aeja4 ,delay in implementation of environmental assessment for rocket cargo test and demonstration at ,johnston ,atoll ,the preparation of the ,notice of ,intent to prepare an ,environmental ,assessment for ,rocket ,cargo ,test and ,demonstration at ,johnston ,atoll1 ,united ,states 7,demonstration at ,johnston ,atoll1 ,united ,states 7,,eaxx-#jjg-eg-,,usf-#agbhdigbgi1 ,march #c1 #bjbe77 shall not be effective until further modification includes consideration of the ,ronald ,reagan ,ballistic ,missile ,defense ,test ,site1 ,united ,states ,army ,garrison-,kwajalein ,atoll1 ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands4 ,such environmental impact analysis shall also include a comparison of estimated costs for supporting the collection of essential testing data at each location4 #aejb4 ,study on future space launch capacity 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study to assess the operational capacity1 infrastructure1 and long-term sustainability of heavy and super heavy space launch sites at ,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station and ,vandenberg ,space ,force ,base1 with a focus on evaluating the suitability of such sites for ongoing and future missions1 and to explore alternate launch locations that may offer advantages with respect to mission-efficiency1 cost-effectiveness1 and strategic value4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the current capacity and use of the heavy and super heavy space launch sites at ,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station and ,vandenberg ,space ,force ,base1 including 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 transportation access1 environmental considerations1 safety protocols1 the adequacy of current facilities to support heavy and super heavy space launches1 and the estimated costs of maintaining and upgrading such infrastructure4 7#c7 ,a review of environmental regulations1 policies1 and potential impacts related to heavy and super heavy 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 heavy and super heavy space launches1 including sites on ,federal lands1 private land partnerships1 and locations outside the continental ,united ,states4 ,such analysis shall consider geographic1 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 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 reusable launch vehicles and space traffic management1 could influence the future demand and operational needs for heavy and super heavy 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 heavy and super heavy 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 heavy and super heavy space launches1 and the estimated costs for establishing and operating alternative heavy and super heavy space launch sites4 ,such analysis shall include considerations applicable to ,government funding1 private sector partnerships1 and cost-sharing models4 7c7 ,consultation ,the study required by subsection 7a7 shall be conducted in consultation with relevant stakeholders1 including commercial space industry representatives1 environmental agencies1 and local governments4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,recommendations on the future use of heavy and super heavy space launch sites at ,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station1 ,vandenberg ,space ,force ,base1 and alternate locations4 7,b7 ,a summary of findings and recommendations on the continued use of ,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station and ,vandenberg ,space ,force ,base for heavy and super heavy space launches4 7,c7 ,a detailed analysis of alternate launch sites1 including strategic1 operational1 and financial considerations4 7,d7 ,policy recommendations for addressing infrastructure needs1 environmental concerns1 and regulatory challenges for heavy and super heavy space launch operations4 7,e7 ,a summary of stakeholder input and any proposed legislative or regulatory changes based on the findings of the study4 #aejc4 ,acquisition and operation of space systems for space warfighting and control 7a7 ,in general ,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 title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,role of commercial space systems ,one or more commercial space systems may be used to augment the space systems acquired and operated under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,national security waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,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 ,notification ,not later than #aj days after exercising the waiver authority under paragraph 7a71 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 and 7,c7 the anticipated duration of such waiver4 #aejd4 ,blast damage assessment guide for space vehicles at ,air ,force launch complexes 7a7 ,in general ,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 assessment guide required by subsection 7a7 is published1 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 ,in general ,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 #aeje4 ,acquisition of space-based tactical data capability 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that robust competition in the space industrial base is essential to ensuring ,united ,states space superiority and the ability of the ,united ,states ,space ,force to provide national security mission-critical space warfighting systems and operations across the joint force4 7b7 ,requirement ,to maximize competition 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ace of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bbgi;e4 ,contracting for space-based functional data capability ,the head of an agency shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that-- 7#a7 space acquisitions employ procedures that maximize competition2 and 7#b7 mission-critical national security space-based systems that deliver space-based tactical data within a program and across the armed forces shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 be procured from an open competition allowing for competition between multiple vendors1 and the products of such vendors shall comply with interfaces and standards that maximize resilience and interoperability with ,department of ,defense systems4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #ace of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bbgi;e4 ,contracting for space-based functional data capability4 4 #aejf4 ,use of middle tier acquisition program for proliferated warfighter space architecture of the ,space ,development ,agency 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,space ,development ,agency shall use a middle tier acquisition program for the rapid fielding of satellites and associated systems for each of the following tranches of the of the proliferated warfighter space architecture of the ,agency3 7#a7 ,tranch #d4 7#b7 ,tranch #e4 7#c7 ,tranch #f4 7b7 ,rapid prototyping and fielding ,any tranche of satellites or associated systems developed and fielded under subsection 7a7 shall have a level of maturity that allows such satellites or systems to be rapidly prototyped within an acquisition program or rapidly fielded within five years of the development of an approved requirement for such satellites or systems4 7c7 ,designation as major capability acquisition 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment may designate a tranche described in subsection 7a7 as a major capability acquisition program consistent with ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4he1 titled ,major ,capability ,acquisition and issued on ,august #f1 #bjbj 7or a successor instruction74 7#b7 ,notice to ,congress ,not later than #ij days before the date on which a designation under paragraph 7#a7 is made1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall notify the congressional defense committees of the intent of the ,under ,secretary to make such designation and include with such notice a justification for such designation4 7d7 ,space ,acquisition ,council review and waiver 7#a7 ,review ,in accordance with section #ijba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,space ,acquisition ,council shall review each tranch described subsection 7a7 to ensure integration across the national security space enterprise4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,space ,acquisition ,council may waive the requirements of subsection 7a7 with respect to a tranch or portion of a tranch described in such subsection if the ,council-- 7,a7 on the basis of the review conducted under paragraph 7#a71 determines that the use of a middle tier acquisition program is not warranted for such tranch or portion thereof2 and 7,b7 not later than #ad days after making such determination1 submits to the congressional defense committees notice of the intent of the ,council to issue such a waiver4 7e7 ,middle tier acquisition program defined ,in this section1 the term middle tier acquisition program means an acquisition program or project that is carried out using the rapid fielding or rapid prototyping acquisition pathway under section #cfjb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in a manner consistent with ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4hj1 titled ,operation of the ,middle ,tier of ,acquisition 7,,mta7 and issued on ,december #cj1 #bjai 7or a successor instruction74 #aejg4 ,continuation of operation of ,defense ,meteorological ,satellite ,program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall continue to operate the ,defense ,meteorological ,satellite ,program 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 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #fj 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 the status of the ,defense ,meteorological ,satellite ,program2 7#b7 the requirements1 capabilities1 and costs for such program for fiscal year #bjbf2 and 7#c7 the projected costs-- 7,a7 to carry out such program for the functional life of the satellites in orbit as of the date of the enactment of this ,act under such program2 and 7,b7 to replace the satellite functions under such program4 ,b ,nuclear ,forces #aeaa4 ,matters relating to intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,initial operational capability ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjcc1 and subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 shall ensure the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel ,intercontinental ,ballistic ,missile weapon system achieves initial operational capability1 as defined jointly by the ,commander of ,united ,states ,strategic ,command and the ,commander of ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command4 7b7 ,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 no fewer than #djj such missiles are available for deployment at all times4 7#b7 ,such intercontinental ballistic missiles shall be deployed among no fewer than #aej launch facilities dispersed across each of the following locations 7for a total of no 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 subsection3 7,a7 ,the term intercontinental ballistic missile means any combination of the ,,lgm-#cj;,a ,minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile or the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile4 7,b7 ,the term deployed means armed with one or more nuclear weapons and contained within a launch facility and available for employment in support of ,united ,states ,strategic ,command requirements or presidentially directed operations4 4 7c7 7#a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbf or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended for the following1 and the ,department may not otherwise take any action to do the following3 7,a7 ,reduce1 or prepare to reduce1 the responsiveness or alert level of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,reduce1 or prepare to reduce1 the quantity of deployed intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states to a number less than that specified by subsection 7n7 of section #ijfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,exception ,the prohibition in 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 #aeab4 ,matters relating to ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command 7a7 ,restoration 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall reverse any changes made to the manpower1 composition1 roles1 or responsibilities of the ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command related to efforts to establish an ,integrated ,capabilities ,office or an ,integrated ,capabilities ,command since ,october #a1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,funding limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of the ,air ,force1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of the ,air ,force notifies the congressional defense committees that the requirement described in paragraph 7#a7 has been completed4 7#c7 ,limitation on future organizational changes ,neither the ,secretary of the ,air ,force nor the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force may authorize any alterations or adjustments to the composition1 roles1 or responsibilities of ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command in the development of requirements relating to strategic deterrence or the execution of ,joint ,forces ,air ,component ,command operational and planning support for the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command unless-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense1 jointly with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 certifies to the congressional defense committees that such alterations or adjustments will not adversely affect the missions of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command missions in supporting the operational requirements of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command or activities of the ,department of ,defense to achieve presidential nuclear employment guidance objectives2 and 7,b7 a period of not fewer than #ahj days elapse following such certification4 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 inserting1 1 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force1 and the ,commander of ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command42 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 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 7c7 ,enduring guidance ,consistent with section #ijdj7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7b71 the provisions of ,air ,force ,mission ,directive #fc1 dated ,july #ab1 #bjah1 shall remain in force until changed by law4 7d7 ,update of supplementary guidance ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall issue an update to ,air ,force ,program ,action ,directive ,d#af-ja1 dated ,august #b1 #bjaf1 to reflect the requirements of this section4 #aeac4 ,adjustment to bomber aircraft nuclear certification requirement ,section #baa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci7 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 #aead4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending establishment of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical1 and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs ,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 ,policy and the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 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 updated all applicable regulations1 polices1 and departmental guidance to reflect the establishment of the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical1 and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs2 and 7#b7 realigned personnel1 facilities1 and budgetary resources to reflect the implementation of section #ach7;b77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aeae4 ,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 ,supervising nuclear deterrence activities of the ,department of ,defense and the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 including oversight of 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 ,approving2 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 inserting and approving after ,coordinating2 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 ,services 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 #aeaf4 ,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 #ej 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 #aeag4 ,modification of requirement for nuclear-armed1 sea-launched cruise missile initial operational capability ,section #afdj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #eie7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7b71 7c71 7d71 7e71 7f71 and 7g71 as subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 7f71 7g71 and 7h71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection 7b73 7b7 ,rapid fielding parallel path ,in parallel to the major defense acquisition program described in subsection 7a71 the ,department of ,defense is authorized to utilize the middle tier acquisition authorities established by section #cfjb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to rapidly develop1 prototype1 and field a nuclear-armed1 sea-launched cruise missile that can provide for a residual operational capability prior to the date of initial operational capability established by subsection 7c74 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 as so redesignated1 by striking #bjcd and inserting #bjcb4 #aeah4 ,pilot program for unmanned aerial vehicle resupply to launch control facilities 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command1 is authorized to carry out a pilot program under which the ,secretary may establish a partnership to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of implementing a low cost and repeatable resupply of intercontinental ballistic missile launch facilities or control centers using unmanned aircraft systems4 7b7 ,elements ,if the ,secretary carries out the pilot program authorized under subsection 7a71 such pilot program shall include-- 7#a7 demonstration flights conducted in unrestricted airspace1 including the transportation of cargo1 from a main ,air ,force ,base to intercontinental ballistic missile launch facilities or control centers2 7#b7 consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the heads of other ,federal agencies1 as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 to facilitate the flights described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 the use of existing technology to the greatest extent possible2 7#d7 an evaluation of the potential of unmanned aircraft systems to resupply intercontinental ballistic missile launch facilities or control centers more efficiently than ground-based resupply methods2 and 7#e7 the incorporation1 implementation1 and utilization of unmanned aircraft system service supplier airspace system integration services for enhanced safety1 awareness1 and command and control4 7c7 ,termination ,the authorization to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date that is #c years after the date on which the ,secretary establishes such a pilot program4 7d7 ,annual report ,not later than ,december #a of each year in which the pilot program authorized under subsection 7a7 is carried out1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report summarizing the activities of the pilot program during the preceding year1 including information on how the pilot program is supporting ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command requirements4 7e7 ,briefing on refining legislation ,not later than #ahj days after the establishment of a pilot program authorized under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall brief the congressional defense committees on any statutory adjustments required to enable or continue the efficient execution of such pilot program4 7f7 ,definition of intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility or control center ,in this section1 the term intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility or control center has the meaning given that term in section #ahc;a7h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aeai4 ,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 to the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 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 #aebj4 ,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 launch control center within the #c missile wings comprising the #bjth ,air ,force undergoes a deep cleaning of its crew capsules every #e years until each such launch control center is decommissioned by the ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,commander of the ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command may waive the deep cleaning of a particular launch control center based upon conditions that are unforeseen1 impracticable1 or due to national security4 ,if such a waiver is exercised1 the ,commander shall report to the congressional defense committees the particular launch control center that is waived and when such launch control center is expected to be deep cleaned4 7c7 ,annual report ,each fiscal year1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that identifies each launch control center that was deep cleaned during such fiscal year and any additional matters of concern with respect to the launch control centers4 #aeba4 ,limitation on compensation caps 7a7 ,in general ,unless authorized by an ,act of ,congress1 no action shall be taken to establish or implement a requirement to establish 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 communications systems of the ,department2 or 7,c7 any infrastructure associated with 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 shall be construed to affect or limit the application of1 or any obligation to comply with1 the requirements of section #cgdd7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #dcjd7;a77#af7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,c ,missile defense #aeca4 ,matters relating to the ,golden ,dome missile defense system 7a7 ,revision to ,national ,missile ,defense policy ,section #eeja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 to provide for the common defense of citizens of the ,united ,states and the ,united ,states 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 7#c7 to guarantee the viability of an effective nuclear response capability and support the continued deterrence of strategic attacks against the homeland of the ,united ,states2 and 7#d7 to cooperate on missile defense capabilities and technologies with allies and partners of the ,united ,states to aid in the defense of allied and partner populations and forward-deployed armed forces of the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,annual briefing on ,golden ,dome missile defense system 7#a7 ,briefings required ,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 ,secretary of ,defense determines that the ,golden ,dome missile defense system achieves full operational capability1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the development and deployment of the ,golden ,dome missile defense system4 7#b7 ,elements ,each briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall cover the following3 7,a7 ,the current architecture of the ,golden ,dome missile defense system as compared to the prior year4 7,b7 ,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 ,golden ,dome missile defense system as compared to the prior fiscal year1 including with respect to-- 7i7 missile defense and defeat systems2 7ii7 missile defense interceptors2 7iii7 missile warning and tracking systems2 7iv7 network and communications systems2 7v7 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation2 7vi7 software development2 7vii7 military construction2 7viii7 operations and maintenance1 including advanced planning and infrastructure sustainment1 renovation1 and maintenance funds2 7ix7 civilian and military personnel2 and 7x7 such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,major highlights ,each briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall include notable highlights and changes affecting the progress towards initial and full operational capability of the ,golden ,dome missile defense system4 7c7 ,replacement of missile instrumentation range safety vessels 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,beginning not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency shall initiate such actions as are necessary to establish and ensure the validation of requirements for two replacement missile instrumentation range safety vessels for the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet to allow for the construction of such vessels to begin no later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 7,b7 ,the ,director shall1 in coordination with such ,department of ,defense officials as the ,director considers necessary to carry out subparagraph 7,a71 consult with the ,maritime ,administrator regarding options to enter into an agreement with a vessel construction manager1 or other appropriate entity1 to contract for the construction of the vessels under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,use of vessel ,a vessel constructed pursuant to this subsection shall be available for use by other ,federal agencies on a reimbursable basis1 provided such usage does not-- 7,a7 interfere with or delay ,department of ,defense testing requirements2 7,b7 impede activities to maintain the operational availability of such vessel or any instrumentation onboard2 or 7,c7 result in deferment of any modifications1 maintenance1 or upgrades to such vessel or onboard instrumentation the ,director determines necessary to meet current or future ,department requirements4 7#c7 ,construction and documentation requirements ,the ,director shall take such steps as may be necessary to ensure a vessel constructed pursuant to this section meets the requirements for and be issued a certificate of documentation and a coastwise endorsement under chapter #aba of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,design standards and construction practices ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 the ,director shall take such steps as necessary to ensure 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 7#e7 ,consultation with other ,federal entities ,the ,director may consult and coordinate with other ,federal entities regarding the vessels described in paragraph 7#a7 and activities associated with such vessels1 including requirements for additional1 similar vessels4 7#f7 ,limitation on use of funds for used vessels ,in assessing options for amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for use by the ,director to carry out this section may not be used for the procurement of any used vessel4 7d7 ,establishment of ,golden ,dome ,direct ,reporting ,program ,manager ,the provisions of the ,secretary of ,defense memorandum titled ,direct ,reporting ,program ,manager ,appointment for ,golden ,dome for ,america and dated ,may #bg1 #bjbe1 shall remain in force until changed by law4 #aecb4 ,inclusion of ,hawaii and ,alaska in plans for ,iron ,dome for ,america 7a7 ,in general ,in complying with ,executive ,order #adahf 7#ij ,fed4 ,reg4 #hgfg2 relating to ,the ,iron ,dome for ,america71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that plans1 reviews1 strategies1 and capabilities to improve missile defense of the ,united ,states also include improvements for the missile defense of ,hawaii and ,alaska1 in addition to the continental ,united ,states4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall brief the congressional defense committees on the progress of implementing ,executive ,order #adahf1 including specifically how missile defense of ,hawaii and ,alaska is included4 7c7 ,definition of missile defense ,in this section1 the term missile defense means defense against all manner of aerial and space kinetic attacks1 including ballistic1 hypersonic1 and cruise missiles1 and other advanced aerial attacks4 #aecc4 ,inclusion of air and missile defense in unconstrained total munitions requirements ,section #bbb;c7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is 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 #aecd4 ,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 #aece4 ,requirement for ,aegis ,combat ,systems operationally deployed under ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command 7a7 ,requirement ,any removal of the ,aegis ,guam ,combat ,system from the ,indo-,pacific ,command area of responsibility 7currently sited on ,guam7 shall be consistent with section #afb7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 using procedures outlined under ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff ,manual #cacj4jf;,d 7relating to global force management allocation policies and procedures71 or successor document4 7b7 ,notice ,in any case in which a removal described in subsection 7a7 is carried out1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall submit to the congressional defense committees notice of the removal not later than #aj days after the date of the commencement of the removal4 #aecf4 ,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 inserting system level architectures1 before the interfaces2 and 7#b7 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 #aecg4 ,assessment of the ,ronald ,reagan ,ballistic ,missile ,defense ,test ,site 7a7 ,in general ,consistent with section #dagc7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,test ,resource ,management ,center shall1 not later than ,march #ca of each year until ,march #ca1 #bjcj-- 7#a7 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 a visit under paragraph 7#a71 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 ,test ,resource ,management ,center #cj days after notification to the congressional defense committees of the intent of the ,director to make such delegation4 #aech4 ,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 ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command shall1 in coordination with 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 ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command considers appropriate1 assess the capabilities and capacity1 including supporting infrastructure1 of the ,ronald ,reagan ,ballistic ,missile ,defense ,test ,site 7,,rrbmdts7 on ,united ,states ,army ,garrison ,kwajalein ,atoll to meet the operational and weapon system developmental testing needs of the combatant commands4 7b7 ,report to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff ,not later than ,february #bh of each even-numbered year following a year for which an assessment under subsection 7a7 is completed1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff a report containing-- 7#a7 the findings of the ,commander 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 testing needs described in subsection 7a72 7#c7 an identification and discussion of any risks with respect to meeting current and future mission or capability requirements2 and 7#d7 an identification and discussion of any matter having an adverse effect on the capability of the combatant commanders to accurately determine the matters covered by the assessment4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than ,march #ae of each year during which a report under subsection 7b7 is submitted1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the report most recently received by the ,secretary under subsection 7b71 without any edits and with such additional views as the ,secretary or the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff consider appropriate4 #aeci4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment pending commencement of annual briefings on missile defense of ,guam ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide1 for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 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-aei74 #aedj4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,missile ,defense ,agency pending arrangement for 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 for the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency enters into an arrangement in accordance with section #afga7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7 and notifies the congressional defense committees of such arrangement4 #aeda4 ,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 ,island in ,alaska2 7#b7 shall sustain the ,,an_/,,fps-#ajh ,,cobra ,,dane radar in a manner that preserves1 at a minimum1 the system's current operational availability as of the date of the enactment of this ,act2 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 this system as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 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 #aedb4 ,accelerating development of autonomous agents to defend against cruise missiles and unmanned systems 7a7 ,in general ,the ,program ,manager shall use all authorities available to the ,program ,manager to accelerate development of autonomous agents to cost-effectively defend the ,united ,states homeland and forward-deployed armed forces against raids of both large cruise missiles and unmanned systems as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,missile ,the term missile means a ballistic1 hypersonic1 cruise1 hypersonic cruise1 or loitering munition4 7#b7 ,program ,manager ,the term ,program ,manager means the ,direct ,reporting ,program ,manager for ,golden ,dome for ,america4 7#c7 ,unmanned system ,the term unmanned system means a remote-operated or autonomous unmanned system of any size maneuvering in land1 sea1 air1 or space that is capable of single attacks1 swarm attacks1 or sensor and data collection and reconnaissance4 #aedc4 ,missile defense testing requirements 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary and the ,program ,manager shall ensure that a robust testing regime is established for all kinetic and nonkinetic interceptors or similar systems throughout the system's lifecycle4 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 testing shall include execution of end-to-end missile defense detection1 tracking1 and destruction techniques that exercise multiple components of the ,golden ,dome system4 7b7 ,testing schedule 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary and the ,program ,manager shall ensure that1 not later than #edj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 a demanding testing cadence begins1 commencing with a virtual exercise commencing on or before the date that is #edj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,test plans ,not later than #ij days before carrying out a test under this section1 the ,secretary and the ,program ,manager shall present to the congressional defense committees a detailed plan for the test4 7#c7 ,briefings ,in any case in which the ,program ,manager fails to conduct a test under this section in accordance with a timeline specified in this section1 the ,program ,manager shall provide the applicable subcommittees of the congressional defense committees an in-person briefing in each month for with the test is delayed4 7c7 ,live-fire exercise requirement ,at a minimum1 kinetic and nonkinetic systems deemed to be mission essential by the ,secretary to the capabilities of ,golden ,dome shall be tested on a semiannual basis in a live-fire exercise1 starting after the virtual test described in subsection 7b77#a74 7d7 ,participants 7#a7 ,required participation ,each exercise under this section shall include the following participants3 7,a7 ,the ,program ,manager4 7,b7 ,a representative from the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,c7 ,a representative from each of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marines1 and ,space ,force4 7,d7 ,a representative from the ,national ,security ,agency4 7,e7 ,representative from ,north ,american ,aerospace ,defense ,command 7,,norad7 or ,united ,states ,northern ,command 7,,usnorthcom74 7,f7 ,a representative from ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7#b7 ,invited for participation ,for each exercise under this section1 the ,program ,manager shall invite the participation of the following3 7,a7 ,a representative from the ,coast ,guard4 7,b7 ,a representative from the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7,c7 ,a representative from the congressional defense committees4 7e7 ,waivers 7#a7 ,in general ,pursuant to a request submitted to the ,secretary under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may waive the requirement in subsection 7b7 for an individual system4 7#b7 ,requests ,the ,program ,manager may submit to the ,secretary a request for a waiver of the requirement in subsection 7b7 for an individual system4 7#c7 ,congressional notification ,not later than #ad days after granting a waiver under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees an in-person briefing of the waiver with a detailed explanation of the reasons for the decision of the ,secretary to grant the waiver4 7f7 ,annual reports ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than once each year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with the heads of such government agencies as the ,secretary considers relevant1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing key regulations preventing rapid1 iterative testing of systems vital to ,golden ,dome4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,golden ,dome shall means the holistic missile defense architecture described in this section4 7#b7 ,the term missile means a ballistic1 hypersonic1 cruise1 hypersonic cruise1 or loitering munition4 7#c7 ,the term ,program ,manager means the ,golden ,dome ,direct ,report ,program ,manager4 7#d7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 #aedd4 ,improving ,united ,states missile defense capabilities 7a7 ,accelerating development of non-kinetic capabilities ,the ,secretary shall assess the funding needs required to accelerate development of non-kinetic capabilities to negate missile or unmanned system threats prior to launch or after launch4 ,such capabilities may include cyber 7offense and defense71 supply chain interdiction1 artificial intelligence-driven battle management1 electromagnetic spectrum1 directed energy weapons1 and high-power microwave defense options capable of defeating large-scale missile or unmanned system attacks4 7b7 ,accelerating development of information fusion platform using artificial intelligence to detect threats ,the ,secretary shall assess the funding needs required to accelerate development and rapid prototyping of high technology readiness level 7,,trl7 capabilities in order to acquire and field an information fusion1 software-centric platform that utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies capable of delivering air1 land1 space1 and maritime domain awareness and early warning capabilities for homeland defense across disparate novel and legacy systems4 ,such platform shall employ a common data layer that can support the rapid integration of new sensors and effectors across all tiers of the integrated air and missile defense system4 7c7 ,requirement for next generation interceptor fielding and silo construction ,the ,program ,manager shall1 with support from the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 assess the funding needs necessary to expand ,next ,generation ,interceptor production and silo construction to field up to #hj interceptors for defense of the ,united ,states4 ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 interceptor testing and initial fielding shall be completed not later than ,january #a1 #bjbh4 7d7 ,requirement for combatant commands to account for missile defense interceptors and sensor requirements in their annual requests ,for each fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each commander of a combatant command shall include the terrestrial-based sensor requirements1 space-based sensor requirements1 and counter-unmanned system requirements of the combatant command of the commander in the supporting information for the ,department of ,defense submitted along with the budget of the ,president to ,congress for such fiscal year pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,accelerating development of glide phase interceptor ,the ,program ,manager shall assess the funding needs required to accelerate development of the ,glide ,phase ,interceptor to defend against hypersonic threats to the ,united ,states homeland4 7f7 ,accelerating production and fielding of ground mobile interceptors ,the ,program ,manager shall assess the funding needs required to accelerate the production and fielding of ground mobile interceptors and radars for forward deployment and homeland defense as the ,secretary and ,president consider appropriate4 7g7 ,accelerating development of resilient positioning1 navigation1 and timing for missile defense systems ,the ,program ,manager shall assess the funding needs required to accelerate development and fielding of resilient positioning1 navigation1 and timing 7,,pnt7 solutions that can operate effectively in ground positioning system 7,,gps7-denied environments4 ,such solutions may include the following3 7#a7 ,quantum-enhanced inertial navigation and atomic clock technologies to maintain continuous positioning1 navigation1 and timing functionality in ground positioning system-degraded or denied scenarios4 7#b7 ,enhanced terrestrial-based navigation systems for greater assured positioning in ground positioning system-contested environments4 7#c7 ,robust data fusion techniques that integrate multiple positioning1 navigation1 and timing sources1 such as radar-based tracking1 vision-aided navigation1 and low-,earth orbit 7,,leo7 signals1 to sustain operational effectiveness during electronic warfare 7,,ew7 attacks or cyber intrusions4 7#d7 ,commercially available1 field-proven alternative positioning1 navigation1 and timing solutions that leverage advanced sensor fusion1 artificial intelligence-driven error correction1 and resilient positioning1 navigation1 and timing processing to provide assured navigation for mobile and fixed defense platforms1 including those currently deployed in hypersonic tracking and integrated air and missile defense applications4 7h7 ,accelerating development and fielding of low-cost scalable interceptor ,the ,program ,manager shall assess the funding needs required to accelerate development1 test1 and fielding of a low-cost scalable interceptor that can augment existing production lines and provide resiliency to the integrated air and missile defense system4 7i7 ,accelerating development and deployment of space-based sensors and interceptors ,the ,program ,manager shall assess the funding needs required to accelerate development and deployment of proliferated space-based sensors and interceptors capable of ballistic and hypersonic missile intercept4 7j7 ,accelerating modernization of certain terrestrial domain capabilities ,the ,program ,manager shall assess the funding needs required to accelerate modernization of terrestrial-based radar capabilities and other such sensors to improve detection of intercontinental and sea-launched missile threats1 as well as improve space domain awareness capabilities4 7k7 ,site selection and program execution plan for highly flexible missile defense sites ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,program ,manager shall submit to ,congress a report detailing a plan for a highly flexible1 and if necessary mobile1 terrestrial missile defense network capable of defending critical nodes across the ,united ,states1 including noncontiguous ,states and territories1 from likely attack vectors4 7l7 ,acceleration of munitions production for missile defense ,the ,program ,manager1 working with the military departments1 shall assess the funding needs required to accelerate production of critical munitions used for missile interception1 including ,standard ,missile #c ,blocks ,,ib and ,,iia and ,,pac-#b and ,,pac-#c munitions1 to ensure their availability as an additional sub-layer of the ,ground-based ,midcourse ,defense system4 7m7 ,requirement for acceleration of procurement and fielding of air moving target indicator systems ,the ,program ,manager shall assess the funding needs required to accelerate the procurement and fielding of air moving target indicator 7,,amti7 systems capable of detecting1 tracking1 and distinguishing airborne moving targets from stationary or cluttered backgrounds4 7n7 ,requirement for accelerated development and expansion of integrated undersea surveillance system ,the ,program ,manager shall assess the funding needs to accelerate the development and expansion of the ,integrated ,undersea ,surveillance ,system to detect and track undersea threats like submersibles that carry missiles near ,united ,states shorelines4 7o7 ,report ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report summarizing the results of the assessments carried out under this section4 7p7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,commercial solution 7,a7 ,in general ,the term commercial solution means a product1 other than real property1 that-- 7i7 is of a type customarily used by the general public or by nongovernmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes and-- 7ii7 7,i7 has been sold1 leased1 or licensed to the general public2 or 7,,ii7 has been offered for sale1 lease1 or license to the general public4 7,b7 ,inclusion of commercial products1 components1 and services ,the term commercial solution includes commercial products1 components1 and services in alignment with the ,federal ,government's preference for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services1 as set forth in sections #aijf1 #aijg1 and #ccjg of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 and sections #cdea through #cdec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 which establish acquisition policies more closely resembling those of the commercial marketplace and encourage the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services4 7#b7 ,golden ,dome ,the term ,golden ,dome means the holistic missile defense architecture described in this section4 7#c7 ,missile ,the term missile means a ballistic1 hypersonic1 cruise1 hypersonic cruise1 or loitering munition4 7#d7 ,program ,manager ,the term ,program ,manager means the ,golden ,dome ,direct ,report ,program ,manager4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#f7 ,unmanned system ,the term unmanned system means a remote-operated or autonomous unmanned system of any size maneuvering in land1 sea1 air1 or space that is capable of single attacks1 swarm attacks1 or sensor and data collection and reconnaissance4 ,d ,other matters #aeea4 ,independent assessment of the ,department of ,defense ,national ,industrial ,security ,program 7a7 ,agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine 7in this section referred to as the ,national ,academies7 for the ,national ,academies to conduct the assessment under subsection 7b7 and submit the report under subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,timing ,the ,secretary shall seek to enter into the agreement described in paragraph 7#a7 by not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,evaluation 7#a7 ,in general ,under an agreement between the ,secretary and the ,national ,academies entered into pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academies shall conduct an assessment of the ,department of ,defense ,national ,industrial ,security ,program4 7#b7 ,elements ,the assessment of the ,program conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall cover the following3 7,a7 ,understanding of the evolution of the ,program over time to determine if it is up to date with current policies and regulatory responsibilities4 7,b7 ,assessment of roles and responsibilities of parties involved with the ,program to determine effectiveness1 efficiencies1 and alignment of responsibilities with operating authority4 7,c7 ,assessment of whether the availability of security workforce to oversee execution of the ,program is sufficient to satisfy the demand signal from entities under the ,program4 7,d7 ,analysis of available metrics or other data to determine a baseline of effectiveness for the ,program4 7,e7 ,assessment of data available to the ,department that might be used to update1 add1 or refine measures of performance or effectiveness for the ,program4 7,f7 ,appraisal of operating business processes or methods1 including a determination of where business process reengineering may be needed4 7,g7 ,assessment of the availability of new tools or techniques that may be adopted by the ,program to increase effectiveness1 efficiency1 and cost savings for the ,program4 7,h7 ,determination of whether available resources are aligned to the greatest area of need4 7,i7 ,assessment of data on personnel security clearances and facility security clearances4 7,j7 ,identification of opportunities to reduce costs for industry and the government in execution of the ,program4 7,k7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,access to ,department of ,defense personnel1 information1 and resources ,under an agreement entered into between the ,secretary and the ,national ,academies under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall make available such personnel1 information1 and resources as are necessary to execute the assessment required by subsection 7b74 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,submission to ,congress ,under an agreement entered into between the ,secretary and the ,national ,academies under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academies shall1 not later than one year after the date of the execution of the agreement1 submit to the congressional defense committees a consensus report containing the findings of the ,national ,academies with respect to the assessment under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in an unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#c7 ,department of ,defense views on assessment ,not more than #ij days after the ,national ,academies delivers the report to the congressional defense committees under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the views of the ,secretary with respect to such report4 #aeeb4 ,reforms relating to inactive security clearances 7a7 ,extension of period inactive security clearances ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall make such changes to ,department of ,defense ,manual #ebjj4jb 7relating to procedures for ,department of ,defense ,personnel ,security ,program71 or successor manual1 as may be necessary to ensure an individual who has been retired or otherwise separated from service in the ,armed ,forces or employment with the ,department of ,defense for a period of not more than #e years and who was eligible to access classified information on the day before the individual retired or otherwise separated1 will be granted eligibility by the ,secretary to access classified information as long as-- 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 7b7 ,feasibility and advisability assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of subjecting inactive security clearances to continuous vetting and due diligence4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,june #cj1 #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 assessment conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 #aeec4 ,annual review of the ,joint ,electromagnetic ,battle ,management ,software ,program 7a7 ,arrangement ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense 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 ,chief ,information ,officer 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 ,government ,accountability ,office2 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 ,report ,not later than ,september #cjth of each year until ,september #cj1 #bjca1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the most recently completed review carried out under this section4 7d7 ,sunset ,the arrangement in subsection 7a7 shall end on ,october #a1 #bjca4 #aeed4 ,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 ,in general ,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 a current intelligence assessment of the electromagnetic order of battle and capabilities of an adversary4 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 ,electromagnetic order of battle ,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 ,high interest training issue2 high interest training requirement2 ,tier #a2 ,tier #b ,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 ,joint fires ,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 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #be of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #ejj;g4 ,integration of electronic warfare into ,tier #a and ,tier #b joint training exercises44 #aeee4 ,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 ,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 ,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 ,united ,states ,northern ,command that occurred during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjjd1 and ending on the last day of the period otherwise covered by the briefing4 #aeef4 ,consolidated security classification guidance matrix for programs relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director for the ,all-,domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office shall issue a consolidated security classification guidance matrix for programs relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena in order-- 7#a7 to provide a resource for programs that support or may be affected by unidentified anomalous phenomena investigations2 and 7#b7 to support increased reporting on unidentified anomalous phenomena events by ensuring individuals1 members of the ,armed ,forces1 and other ,federal employees have adequate understanding of the constraints they would be under when reporting or discussing such event4 7b7 ,elements ,the consolidated security classification guidance required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a comprehensive list of resources for all levels of document control1 including controlled unclassified information1 based on the current list of security classification guides the ,all-,domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office relies upon and references2 7#b7 the ability to disseminate as a centralized document or other digital resource2 and 7#c7 periodic updates based on the ,all-,domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office updates and community feedback on relevant security classification guides that are recommended for inclusion4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the issuance of the consolidated security guidance matrix under subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,all-,domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office shall provide a copy of such guidance1 as well as a briefing on the implementation of the security guidance matrix1 to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 #aeeg ,plan for increasing utility of user activity monitoring capabilities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for increasing the use of user activity monitoring capabilities on ,department of ,defense unclassified networks and systems4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 identification of additional networks or systems to be covered by user activity monitoring2 7#b7 opportunities to integrate user activity monitoring into other cybersecurity or personnel vetting information systems to enhance the availability of data1 as well as increase performance for such systems2 7#c7 proposed timelines1 milestones1 and anticipated costs for expansion to the additional networks identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 7#d7 identification of resources to continue expansion or integration with other cybersecurity or personnel vetting information systems2 7#e7 an assessment of commercially available tools that could be integrated to improve performance of user activity monitoring capabilities2 7#f7 a description of what data is needed to determine measures of performance and effectiveness2 and 7#g7 an assessment of the feasibility of integrating a dashboard capability for user activity monitoring performance data through the ,advancing ,analytics tool4 #aeeh4 ,support by the #cejth ,spectrum ,warfare ,wing to ,,ea-#cg;,b ,compass ,call ,aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,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 7,,sitl7 and hardware-in-the-loop 7,,hitl7 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 ,notice of necessary timeframe ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees notice informing the committees of the timeframe necessary to establish the software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop laboratory required by subsection 7a74 #aeei4 ,report on the technical collection capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,russian ,federation in the ,republic of ,cuba 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the technical collection capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,russian ,federation in the ,republic of ,cuba4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of the following3 7#a7 ,the current technical collection capabilities1 and potential expansion of such capabilities1 of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,russian ,federation in the ,republic of ,cuba4 7#b7 ,the counterintelligence risks associated with such capabilities1 including risks to operations at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 7#c7 ,the capabilities and resources of the ,department of ,defense to counter any technical collection capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,russian ,federation in the ,republic of ,cuba identified by this report4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain 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 ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #aefj4 ,extension of protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft ,section #acj;i7i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbg2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,november #ae1 #bjbf and inserting ,november #ae1 #bjbg4 #aefa4 ,consolidation of reporting requirements applicable to ,all-domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office 7a7 ,consolidation ,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 amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking makes such data and all that follows through the period and inserting make such data available immediately1 in a manner that protects intelligence sources and methods1 to the ,all-domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office established under section #afhc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc742 7#b7 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c72 and 7#c7 by striking 7a7 ,availability of data on unidentified aerial phenomena4--4--2 and 7b7 ,section heading ,the heading of such section is amended by striking ,unidentified aerial phenomena task force and inserting ,all-domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office4 #aefb4 ,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 #aefc4 ,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 coordinating test and evaluation of tactics1 techniques1 and procedures for dynamic spectrum sharing technologies in 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 testing1 evaluation1 and validation mechanisms for future joint use of dynamic spectrum sharing technologies4 7#e7 ,the feasibility and advisability of establishing designated virtual testing ranges so that operators can develop tactics1 techniques1 and procedures for dynamic spectrum sharing technologies4 4 #aefd4 ,limitation on modification of certain electromagnetic spectrum relied on by ,department of ,defense ,section #dhh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,limitation on modification of spectrum 7#a7 ,until the earlier of ,september #cj1 #bjcd1 or the date on which the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff certifies to the congressional defense committees that dynamic spectrum sharing 7as defined in the ,emerging ,mid-,band ,radar ,spectrum ,sharing 7,,embrss7 ,feasibility ,assessment ,report of the ,department of ,defense published in ,september #bjbc7 is fully operational1 the ,secretary of ,defense may not modify any existing or future applicable system between #cajj and #cdej megahertz and between #gdjj and #hdjj megahertz unless the ,secretary and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff jointly certify to ,congress that such modification would not result in a loss of capability for the armed forces4 7#b7 ,in this subsection1 the term applicable system means a ,department of ,defense system that relies on the electromagnetic spectrum for its function1 including any communications1 weapons1 precision munitions1 sensor1 geo-location1 or wireless device4 4 ,,xvi ,cyberspace-related matters ,a ,matters relating to cyber operations and cyber forces #afja4 ,comprehensive cyber workforce strategy 7a7 ,strategy and report required ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy and in consultation with the ,chief ,information ,officers and ,principal ,cyber ,advisors of the military departments-- 7#a7 develop a comprehensive cyber workforce strategy2 and 7#b7 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 strategy developed under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,contents ,the report required by subsection 7a77#b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of progress achieved and remaining gaps in implementation of the #bjbc-bjbg ,department of ,defense ,cyber ,workforce ,strategy1 including identification of elements that should be continued1 modified1 or discontinued in the strategy developed under subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,a descriptive analysis of the ,defense ,cyber ,workforce ,framework 7in this section referred to as the ,framework71 including the goals1 activities1 milestones1 and key performance indicators used by the ,department of ,defense to measure progress and assess the effectiveness of the implementation of the strategy required by subsection 7a77#a74 7#c7 ,assessment of the scope of the affected workforce for the ,framework1 including specific workforce numbers1 vacancy numbers1 work roles1 or other statistical data relating to personnel system metrics4 7#d7 ,identification of progress of the ,department in implementing the ,framework based on the goals1 activities1 milestones1 and key performance indicators described in paragraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,identification of any issues1 problems1 or roadblocks identified by the ,department in implementing the ,framework1 as well as any adjustments required to measurements of progress or inclusions of new goals1 activities1 milestones1 key performance indicators1 or work roles since publication of such framework1 and any steps taken by the ,department to overcome issues or lack of authority to address roadblocks4 7#f7 ,opportunities to leverage support from non-,department entities1 or of any workforce or talent management authorities that exist within other ,federal agencies in which inclusion in the ,framework might benefit the ,department4 7#g7 ,the availability of commercial tools that support ,framework talent management processes and might enhance performance or effectiveness1 including for workforce qualification and certification tracking1 talent identification and tracking1 tagging for additional skill identifiers in existing personnel management systems1 or enhancing skill development for specific work roles4 7#h7 ,opportunities to leverage supplementary personnel models that might be adapted from other domains1 such as cyber civilian reserves or cyber auxiliary forces4 7#i7 ,integration of existing academic centers of excellence or other university partnerships to help improve workforce development1 talent acquisition1 and skills development4 7#aj7 ,a review of ,framework work roles for artificial intelligence1 data science1 and data engineering to assess alignment with corresponding work roles in industry and recommendations for modifications to enable more effective recruiting of industry talent4 7#aa7 ,resource requirements and implementation timeline for the strategy developed under subsection 7a77#a71 including budget estimates and key milestones4 7c7 ,external views ,in developing the strategy required under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary may solicit or coordinate views from external organizations with relevant expertise in human resources planning or human capital strategy1 higher education or training1 or cyber professional industry associations4 7d7 ,form ,the report submitted pursuant to subsection 7a77#b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #afjb4 ,united ,states ,cyber ,command artificial intelligence industry collaboration roadmap 7a7 ,roadmap required ,not later than ,august #a1 #bjbf1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall1 in coordination with the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 and the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit1 complete development of a roadmap for industry collaboration on artificial intelligence-enabled cyber capabilities for cyberspace operations of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,purpose ,the roadmap developed under subsection 7a7 shall establish a framework for coordination between the private sector and the ,department of ,defense to integrate state-of-the-art artificial intelligence capabilities into offensive and defensive cyberspace operations through-- 7#a7 convening ,united ,states commercial artificial intelligence developers1 cybersecurity experts1 and relevant ,federal ,government offices2 and 7#b7 facilitating information exchange on artificial intelligence technology and capabilities for cyber operations4 7c7 ,elements ,the roadmap developed under subsection 7a7 shall address the following3 7#a7 ,courses of action and selected approach on various alternatives to manage and execute collaborative research and development partnerships with industry4 7#b7 ,collaborative development lines of effort for artificial intelligence-enabled cyber capabilities and associated near-term use cases4 7#c7 ,strategy and methodology for industry engagement and commercial collaboration1 including-- 7,a7 contractual mechanisms for industry collaboration on cyber tools and capabilities2 7,b7 security clearance requirements1 goals1 and resource needs for industry partners2 and 7,c7 evaluation of existing contract and collaboration authorities and identification of required policy changes or new authorities4 7#d7 ,implementation objectives1 milestones1 and status of relevant pilot programs4 7#e7 ,technology transition mechanisms from development to operational use4 7#f7 ,infrastructure requirements and associated costs4 7#g7 ,assessment of organizational structure options1 including establishment of a new center or integration within existing organizations4 7d7 ,congressional briefings 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than ,november #a1 #bjbf1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the roadmap developed under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,annual updates ,during the period beginning on the date on which the ,president submits to ,congress a budget for fiscal year #bjbh pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 the ,commander shall1 not less frequently than once each year1 provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of industry collaboration activities carried out in accordance with the roadmap developed under subsection 7a74 #afjc4 ,strategy for deterrence against cyberattacks against defense critical infrastructure of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 and the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,defense ,continuity and ,mission ,assurance1 develop a strategy and a list of various courses of action across the spectrum of military capabilities to create a credible deterrence against cyberspace attacks and posturing for future such attacks against ,united ,states defense critical infrastructure4 7b7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the strategy required by subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 includes an evaluation of how to deter actions of adversaries in cyberspace across the full spectrum of offensive planning and action2 and 7,b7 outlines a range of options available for the ,department to demonstrate a credible deterrence through cost imposing courses of action4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall incorporate the following elements3 7,a7 ,a comprehensive assessment of adversary cyber capabilities and intent regarding defense critical infrastructure attacks4 7,b7 ,identification of what specific adversary cyber capabilities and actor's actions under this strategy seeks to deter4 7,c7 ,methodology and classification of types of targets to hold at risk and what actions would be necessary to impose costs at different levels of escalation4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the capabilities and any related requirement gaps to create the needed effects against these categories of targets and their relative impact to deterrence and escalation4 7,e7 ,an evaluation of the role of offensive cyber operations in combination with1 as well as independent of1 other means of military capabilities in creating an effective deterrent1 and an assessment of the current capability and gaps in capability needed to successfully conduct these offensive cyber operations4 7,f7 ,an assessment of policy and authorities in effect with respect to holding adversary targets at risk and recommendations for modifications to enable effective deterrence and managed escalation4 7,g7 ,evaluation of reveal and conceal criteria and methodology to demonstrate the ,united ,states capability of imposing costs while preserving operational security4 7,h7 ,framework for integration of interagency partners1 as well as allies and partners1 industry1 and academia1 to enhance deterrence4 7#c7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary shall complete the development of the strategy required by subsection 7a7 on or before ,december #a1 #bjbf4 7c7 ,courses of action 7#a7 ,in general ,the list of various courses of action required under subsection 7a7 shall include a list of military alternatives1 guided by the strategy developed under such subsection1 using the full range of military capabilities1 including offensive cyber operations that actively impose or threaten to impose costs on an adversary to create a credible deterrence4 ,the courses of action shall be organized for competition1 crisis1 and conflict4 7#b7 ,deadline ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall complete the development of the list of various courses of action required by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,briefings and submittal to congress 7#a7 ,interim briefing ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees an interim briefing on the strategy required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,final briefing and submittal ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the strategy developed under subsection 7a7 and the list of various courses of action developed under such subsection2 and 7,b7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on such strategy and such list of various courses of action4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term defense critical infrastructure has the meaning given that 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 imposing costs means actions taken against adversaries that result in economic1 diplomatic1 informational1 or military consequences significant enough to change the adversary's behavior or calculations regarding cyberspace operations against the ,united ,states4 #afjd4 ,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-bfc7 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 investment in artificial intelligence capabilities1 including an assessment of alignment with defined roadmap milestones and ,department of ,defense use cases4 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 #afje4 ,report on reserve component integration into cyber mission force and cyberspace operations 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,august #a1 #bjbf1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall jointly1 in coordination with the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 the principal cyber advisors of each of the military departments1 the chief of each reserve component1 and the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the integration of the reserve components into the cyber mission force in support of cyberspace operations4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the different authorities available within each status of the reserve components1 with particular focus on the ,national ,guard and authorities under title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 and how the ,department of ,defense can use personnel of the reserve components in such statuses within the cyber mission force and in support of cyberspace operations4 7#b7 ,an analysis of current and planned efforts to work with the military departments1 the ,national ,guard1 and the adjutants general of each ,state to develop unique cyber capabilities that address identified operational requirements and that maximize use of local industry expertise and academic partnerships4 7#c7 ,a description of methods to work with the military departments1 the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 and the adjutants general of each ,state to track and identify key skills and competencies that are not part of primary military occupational specialties of members of the military departments1 but are developed through their civilian career experience4 7#d7 ,an identification of the billets1 resources1 and support infrastructure needed to maximize the unique expertise1 capabilities1 and authorities of the reserve components in support of the cyber mission of the ,department4 7#e7 ,an evaluation of what types of authorities would be most beneficial to maximize the activation and support of the reserve components to cyberspace operations1 including any legislative action that may be required4 7#f7 ,an evaluation of the existing barriers to or impediments for integration of the reserve components into the cyber mission force in support of cyberspace operations and an assessment of mitigation initiatives with respect to paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e74 7#g7 ,such other matters as the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command consider appropriate4 7#h7 ,the implementation plan required by subsection 7c74 7c7 ,implementation plan 7#a7 ,plan required ,the implementation plan required by subsection 7b77#f7 shall detail how the ,department should better integrate the reserve components into cyber mission forces and cyberspace operations of the ,department4 7#b7 ,elements ,the implementation plan required by subsection 7b77#f7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,clearly defined roles and responsibilities for the ,department of ,defense1 the military departments1 ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 and the ,national ,guard ,bureau4 7,b7 ,timelines and milestones for implementation of the recommended actions4 7,c7 ,metrics to measure progress and effectiveness of integration efforts4 7,d7 ,resource requirements1 including personnel1 equipment1 and funding necessary to implement the plan4 7,e7 ,recommendations for policy changes and1 if appropriate1 legislative proposals to improve integration4 7,f7 ,a strategy for continuous assessment and improvement of reserve component integration4 7,g7 ,a detailed analysis of force structure requirements and optimal reserve component organization1 including the appropriate balance between traditional aligned reserve component units and individual mobilization augmentees for cyber mission force requirements4 7,h7 ,a comprehensive assessment regarding funding for the activation of reserve component personnel possessing critical1 low-density1 and high-demand cyber skills1 and an evaluation of readiness impacts resulting from insufficient dedicated funding for such activations4 7,i7 ,an evaluation of operational impacts to cyber mission force readiness when reserve component personnel and units with cyber capabilities are activated for missions outside the cyber domain4 7d7 ,briefings required 7#a7 ,interim briefing ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees an interim briefing on the report required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,final briefing ,not later than ,august #a1 #bjbf1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall jointly provide a final briefing to the congressional defense committees on the findings contained in the report submitted pursuant to subsection 7a74 7e7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7f7 ,definition of reserve component ,in this section1 the term reserve component means a reserve component of the military departments named under section #ajaja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #afjf4 ,evaluation of cyber range management and funding 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 and the principal cyber advisors of the military departments1 complete a comprehensive evaluation of the current structure of oversight for the cyber ranges of the ,department of ,defense1 including an assessment of the separate executive agent designations for cyber test ranges and cyber training ranges4 7b7 ,elements ,the evaluation required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a thorough assessment of the effectiveness of the current organizational structure under which separate executive agents exist for cyber test ranges and cyber training ranges4 7#b7 ,a detailed analysis of funding mechanisms and budgetary authority challenges and benefits associated with the current structure1 potential alternative structures1 and unified oversight options4 7#c7 ,a comprehensive evaluation of the potential integration of physical and logical ranges under various organizational structures4 7#d7 ,an assessment of how different organizational structures would affect the speed and ease of transferring systems or tools from test environments into operational use1 including the incorporation of tactics1 techniques1 and procedures4 7#e7 ,a recommendation to the ,secretary regarding whether the current separate executive agent structure should be maintained1 or an alternative structure1 including a unified executive agent structure1 should be implemented4 7#f7 ,in the event the recommendation under paragraph 7#e7 supports maintaining separate executive agents1 the specific criteria that would need to be satisfied for the two functions to be managed under a singular organization in the future4 7c7 ,congressional notification ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 the recommendation developed under subsection 7b77#e72 7#b7 the determination made by the ,secretary regarding the organizational structure for cyber range oversight2 and 7#c7 a summary of the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the evaluation conducted under subsection 7a72 and 7#d7 an implementation plan for any approved changes to the cyber range oversight structure4 #afjg4 ,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 1 the following3 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy2 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 #afjh4 ,planning1 programming1 and budget coordination for operations of cyber mission force ,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 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 ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department of ,defense1 be responsible for directly controlling and managing the planning1 programming1 budgeting1 and execution of resources to train1 equip1 operate1 and sustain the cyber mission force1 which shall include the following3 7i7 ,preparation of a program objective memorandum and budget estimate submission for the resources required to train1 equip1 operate1 and sustain the cyber mission force4 7ii7 ,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,b7 ,the responsibilities assigned to the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall not include the following3 7i7 ,military pay and allowances4 7ii7 ,funding for facility support that is provided by the military departments4 7#b7 7,a7 ,before the budget proposal for the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command for any fiscal year is submitted to the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall consult with the ,secretaries of the military departments concerning funding for units of the reserve components within the cyber mission force4 ,if the ,secretary of a military department does not concur in the recommended level of funding with respect to any such unit that is under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the military department1 the ,commander shall include with the budget proposal submitted to the ,secretary of ,defense the views of the ,secretary of the military department concerning such funding4 7,b7 ,before the budget proposal for a military department for any fiscal year is submitted to the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the military department shall consult with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command concerning funding for cyber mission forces within the reserve component in the military personnel budget for that military department4 ,if the ,commander does not concur in the recommended level of funding with respect to individual augmentees or units within the reserve component1 the ,secretary of the military department shall include with the budget proposal submitted to the ,secretary of ,defense the views of the ,commander4 4 #afji4 ,expansion of scope of affirmation of authority for cyber operations to include defense of critical infrastructure of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,scope of affirmation of authority ,subsection 7b7 of section #cid of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting defense of critical infrastructure of the ,department of ,defense1 after force protection14 7b7 ,amendment to definitions ,subsection 7f7 of such section #cid is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,the term critical infrastructure of the ,department of ,defense means any asset of the ,department of ,defense of such extraordinary importance to the functioning of the ,department and the operation of the armed forces that the incapacitation or destruction of such asset by a cyber attack would have a debilitating effect on the ability of the ,department to fulfill its missions4 4 #afaj4 ,review of future force employment concepts and associated personnel policy needs for evolving cyber forces 7a7 ,review required ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the covered officials1 conduct a review of future force employment concepts for the cyber force1 including all elements of the ,cyber ,operations ,force 7,,cof71 to assess where additional recommendations for personnel policy changes may be warranted4 7b7 ,elements of review ,the review and updates under subsection 7a7 shall address the respective roles of the military departments and ,united ,states ,cyber ,command with respect to the following3 7#a7 ,evaluation of future force employment concepts of cyber forces1 including the following3 7,a7 ,inclusion of 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 techniques4 7,b7 ,assessment of new or novel formations outside of the current ,cyber ,mission ,force construct4 7,c7 ,experimentation with other doctrine1 organization1 training1 materiel1 leadership and education1 personnel1 facilities1 and policy approaches for cyber effects or integrated non-kinetic effects beyond the current ,cyber ,mission ,force approach for on-net operations4 7#b7 ,coordination between ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and the military departments regarding recruiting and retention to ensure that personnel requirements of the cyber mission forces and the military departments are met appropriately4 7#c7 ,opportunities for members of the cyber mission forces to enroll in professional military education for potential future forces1 or needs for new professional military education opportunities for such forces4 7#d7 ,assessment of expansion of promotion pathways for members of such future forces and an assessment of whether such opportunities are adequate to fulfill staffing requirements based on these future force employment concepts4 7#e7 ,data sharing between the military departments and ,united ,states ,cyber ,command with respect to capturing information on1 demographics and additional skill identifiers for personnel of such future forces4 7#f7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than ,september #a1 #bjbf1 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 such review and any resulting updates to guidance and processes4 ,the report shall also include such recommendations as the ,secretary may have regarding matters described in subsection 7a7 or 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 #afaj;,a4 ,evaluation of ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber in support of geographic combatant commands 7a7 ,study and evaluation ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy and the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 in consultation with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 jointly conduct a comprehensive study on force employment in support of combatant commands and an evaluation of establishing ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber elements across all of the geographic combatant commands4 7b7 ,elements of evaluation and study ,the study and evaluation required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of cyber force employment requirements and capabilities across all geographic combatant commands4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the benefits and limitations of the operational need for ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber elements in each geographic combatant command area of operations under the following conditions3 7,a7 ,under the operational control of the geographic command of the geographic combatant commanders4 7,b7 ,under the existing construct4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the optimal command and control structures for ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber elements1 including-- 7,a7 the designation of ,joint ,task ,force ,establishing ,authority1 as defined in joint doctrine and instructions2 7,b7 the alignment of operational control and tactical control over subordinate forces2 and 7,c7 concurrent ,joint ,task ,force ,establishing ,authority management structures between ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and respective geographic combatant commands4 7#d7 ,an assessment of force structure requirements1 including-- 7,a7 assigned forces for each potential ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber element2 7,b7 manning and resourcing requirements relative to assigned missions2 and 7,c7 sources of personnel required4 7#e7 ,an evaluation of the integration and sustainment of cyber capabilities and effects4 7#f7 ,an identification of supporting infrastructure requirements for each geographic combatant command4 7#g7 ,a description of potential missions and lines of effort for ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber elements4 7#h7 ,an analysis of relationships with existing entities within each geographic combatant command1 including an assessment of complementary and duplicative activities4 7#i7 ,such other matters as the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy and the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff determine appropriate4 7c7 ,implementation plan for ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber ,the study and evaluation required under subsection 7a7 shall include a comprehensive implementation plan for establishing ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber elements across geographic combatant commands starting with ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 as determined appropriate based on the findings of the study and evaluation4 7d7 ,report required ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbf1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy1 the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall jointly submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees a report containing-- 7#a7 the results of the study and evaluation required under subsection 7a72 7#b7 the implementation plan required under subsection 7c72 7#c7 views from each of the geographic combatant commands regarding the results of the study in subsection 7a7 and the implementation plan in subsection 7b72 and 7#d7 recommendations for legislative or administrative actions required to implement the plan4 7e7 ,limitation on availability of funds ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act1 or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy and the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff submit to the congressional defense committees the complete report required under subsection 7d74 #afaj;,b4 ,prohibition on availability of funds to modify authorities of the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command ,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 modify1 reorganize1 or otherwise change the responsibilities1 authorities1 or command structure of the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command from those in effect on ,june #a1 #bjbe4 #afaj;,c4 ,program for talent management of cyber personnel through active and reserve transitioning 7a7 ,program established ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 as part of the ,defense ,cyber ,workforce ,framework1 shall design and implement a program to support active management of cyber talent transitioning to the reserve cyber force by ,may #a1 #bjbf4 7b7 ,elements ,the program as required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,the ability to track1 reskill1 and upskill transitioning active-duty cyber personnel and critical enablers from the ,cyber ,mission ,force 7,,cmf7 for potential retention in the reserve component to meet emerging cyber mission demands4 7#b7 ,the ability to conduct transparent and time efficient means to recruit transitioning1 fully qualified1 and in good standing active-duty cyber mission force personnel and cyber enabling forces deemed necessary by the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command 7,,uscybercom7 and its subordinate commands4 7#c7 ,establishment of a centralized resource in the ,department to-- 7,a7 provide incentive services as a retention tool to aid transitioning ,,cmf personnel in navigating the active to reserve component personnel system across the military services2 7,b7 identify and advertise vacancies in reserve cyber units2 and 7,c7 enable transition to civilian occupations 7specifically with critical need strategic industries and critical infrastructure providers7 that could include mentorship1 employment counseling1 and education focused on critical high demand_/low density cyber skills4 7#d7 ,the ability to expand such services to related areas1 such as cyber auxiliary forces or direct commissioning programs directed towards cyber forces4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the establishment of the program required under subsection 7a71 including-- 7#a7 the establishment of this program2 7#b7 an assessment of resourcing needs for the program across the future years defense program2 and 7#c7 identification of metrics or other assessment capabilities to determine the impact on retention of ,,cmf forces and enabling cyber forces as part of a total force strategy4 7d7 ,pilot authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of paying skill incentive pay or a skill proficiency bonus under section #cec of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 to members of the ,cyber ,mission ,force working for the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command that will expire on ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 #afaj;,d4 ,designation of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy as principal staff assistant ,section #ach7;b77#h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7,a7 before the first sentence2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy-- 7i7 shall serve as a principal staff assistant to the ,secretary of ,defense on matters within the responsibility of the ,assistant ,secretary2 7ii7 shall report directly to the ,secretary without intervening authority2 and 7iii7 may communicate views on matters within the responsibility of the ,assistant ,secretary directly to the ,secretary without obtaining the approval or concurrence of any other official within the ,department of ,defense4 4 ,b ,matters relating to ,department of ,defense cybersecurity and information technology #afaa4 ,modernization program for full content inspection ,section #aeae of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking network boundary and cross-domain defense and inserting full content inspection2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting and cross-domain after network boundary2 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by inserting specified in subsection 7a7 after defense capabilities both places in appears2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting that support operational missions as defined by the ,department of ,defense ,cyber ,defense ,command before the period at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraph 7,b73 7,b7 ,by ,december #a1 #bjbf1 integrate the capabilities into the pilot program required by subparagraph 7,a7 that leverages1 where appropriate1 investments in artificial intelligence to illuminate and actively counter foreign cyber aggression to ,department of ,defense networks4 2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 by striking deployment of modernized network boundary defense capabilities to the access points and cross-domain capabilities and inserting deployment of the same capabilities described in subsection 7a7 to the access points and cross-domain capabilities1 and any other network interconnection point12 and 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,d71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking modernized network boundary defense capabilities and inserting the same capabilities described in subsection 7a72 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,to ensure the coverage of these capabilities is complete1 the ,secretary shall1 acting through the ,director of the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency and the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 create a list of remaining networks and enclaves42 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,briefings ,not later than ,november #a1 #bjbf1 and not less frequently than once each year thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjbh1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,director of the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency1 and the ,commander of the ,department of ,defense ,cyber ,defense ,command shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of deployment of the modernization program required by subsection 7a71 the results of the surveys conducted pursuant to subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of subsection 7b77#b71 and identification of remaining networks and enclaves to be incorporated into the program4 4 #afab4 ,assessment regarding real-time monitoring of defense weapons platforms for cyber threats 7a7 ,assessment required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a comprehensive assessment of the feasibility and advisability of establishing a ,department of ,defense-wide program-- 7#a7 to remediate all weapon system platforms that do not currently have capabilities that satisfy requirements for weapon system platform cybersecurity through automated1 real-time monitoring for threat detection and mitigation2 and 7#b7 that would do so by-- 7,a7 identifying and prioritizing weapon systems lacking real-time monitoring for self-protection capabilities2 7,b7 establishing technical requirements and minimum cybersecurity standards for real-time protection across different categories of weapon systems2 7,c7 developing implementation schedules and funding requirements to retrofit existing systems with real-time monitoring for self-protection capabilities2 7,d7 creating a verification and validation process to ensure deployed solutions effectively mitigate identified cybersecurity risks2 and 7,e7 establishing a governance structure for ongoing maintenance1 updates1 and operational support of implemented capabilities4 7b7 ,elements ,the assessment required pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed assessment of the costs1 timelines1 and resources associated with developing1 testing1 acquiring1 and implementing real-time monitoring for self-protection capabilities1 and the associated capabilities needed to aggregate and evaluate data from such applications4 7#b7 ,a thorough evaluation of existing real-time monitoring for self-protection solutions and their applicability to military weapon system environments4 7#c7 ,a proposed phased implementation and funding plan that includes-- 7,a7 projected budget requirements delineated by fiscal year2 7,b7 recommended acquisition strategies2 7,c7 detailed technical implementation considerations2 7,d7 detailed operational implementation considerations1 including development of tactics1 training1 and procedures for the employment of such applications2 and 7,e7 estimated timelines for achieving initial and full operational capability4 7#d7 ,a detailed inventory of-- 7,a7 weapon system platforms for which real-time monitoring for self-protection capabilities are recommended2 7,b7 weapon system platforms for which such capabilities are not recommended1 together with a justification for each such determination2 and 7,c7 alternative cybersecurity methods being employed or proposed for platforms excluded from the recommendation for real-time monitoring for self-protection implementation4 7c7 ,coordination with related cybersecurity programs ,in conducting the assessment required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,secretary for each of the military departments for programs within their department and with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security regarding programs identified in the ,strategic ,cybersecurity ,program4 7d7 ,report to ,congress 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 assessment conducted pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,contents ,the report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 on the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the assessment conducted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a summary of key findings of the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,a comprehensive assessment of technical feasibility for implementing real-time monitoring for self-protection across different weapon system platform types4 7,c7 ,a thorough analysis of the advisability of developing a program for implementing such capabilities1 including potential risks1 benefits1 and trade-offs4 7,d7 ,specific recommendations regarding-- 7i7 whether real-time monitoring for self-protection capabilities should be implemented across ,department weapon systems2 7ii7 if implementation is recommended1 which specific weapon systems should receive priority for such implementation2 7iii7 appropriate acquisition strategies and funding mechanisms to support implementation2 7iv7 any necessary policy or regulatory changes to support effective implementation2 and 7v7 proposed metrics for measuring successful implementation and operational effectiveness4 7,e7 ,for weapon system platforms deemed suitable candidates for real-time monitoring for self-protection capabilities-- 7i7 recommended prioritization criteria2 7ii7 a proposed implementation schedule2 7iii7 estimated costs and funding requirements across the ,future ,years ,defense ,program2 and 7iv7 recommended technical approaches tailored to different platform categories4 7,f7 ,an assessment real-time monitoring for self-protection or similar capabilities currently deployed on ,department of ,defense weapon system platforms1 including-- 7i7 a comprehensive inventory of platforms currently utilizing such capabilities1 including relevant pilot programs2 7ii7 the specific technical implementations in use2 7iii7 an evaluation of the operational effectiveness of existing implementations2 and 7iv7 lessons learned that could inform future acquisition and implementation efforts4 7#c7 ,form of report ,the report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #afac4 ,assessment of feasibility and advisability of establishing an operational technology cybersecurity training center of excellence 7a7 ,assessment required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and in coordination with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and such representatives from the military departments as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 complete an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of establishing a center of excellence for operational technology cybersecurity training 7in this section referred to as the ,center7 that would institutionalize training for the ,department of ,defense on security and protection of operational technology and industrial control systems4 7#b7 ,functions to be assessed ,in carrying out the assessment required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall assess the need for a ,center-- 7,a7 to provide comprehensive training and other educational programs relating to operational technology and industrial control systems cybersecurity2 7,b7 to develop and regularly update the curriculum for such training and programs2 7,c7 to identify1 develop1 and integrate materiel and organizational requirements for ,department of ,defense operational technology and industrial control systems cybersecurity2 7,d7 to develop and manage the integration of operational technology and industrial control systems cybersecurity solutions with military service doctrine1 organization1 training1 materiel1 leadership and education1 personnel1 and facilities2 and 7,e7 to leverage and benefit from readily available capacity of a military installation with-- 7i7 existing infrastructure and multiservice training facilities 7ii7 a cadre or workforce of engineering and infrastructure expertise designed for functions relating to the ,armed ,forces2 and 7iii7 current centers of excellence with specific consideration of existing facilities that support physical and logical cyber training ranges4 7b7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the assessment completed pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,recommendation and matters to be addressed ,the report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include a recommendation on whether the establishment of a ,center is feasible and advisable and shall address the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of curricula relating to training and education of operational technology and industrial control systems1 including such training that might be provided by private sector entities4 7,b7 ,identification of anticipated throughput demands for such training for military and civilian personnel based on workforce estimates from the operational cyber community4 7,c7 ,assessment of the resources needed to establish and maintain a ,center and a cost-benefit analysis to determine if the anticipated training throughput in subparagraph 7,b7 warrants such expenditure4 7,d7 ,an evaluation of potential locations that maximizes readily available capacity of a military installation and synergies with-- 7i7 existing infrastructure and multiservice training facilities2 7ii7 a cadre or workforce of engineering and infrastructure expertise designed for functions related to the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 current centers of excellence with specific consideration of existing facilities that support physical and logical cyber training ranges4 7,e7 ,if the ,secretary determines that establishing a ,center is feasible and advisable-- 7i7 a proposed phased implementation approach1 including initial operating capability milestones and full operational capability targets2 7ii7 an assessment of how a ,center could integrate training and education programs with existing ,department of ,defense cybersecurity certification requirements and career progression models2 7iii7 proposed metrics and evaluation criteria that could be used to assess a ,center's effectiveness in improving operational technology and industrial control systems security outcomes across the ,department of ,defense1 if established2 7iv7 estimated funding1 personnel1 and resource requirements for establishment and maintenance of a ,center2 and 7v7 analysis of potential challenges and limitations to establish a ,center and recommendations to mitigate these challenges and limitations4 7,f7 ,proposed metrics and evaluation criteria that could be used to assess the ,center's effectiveness in improving operational technology and industrial control systems security outcomes across the ,department4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,industrial control system ,the term industrial control system has the meaning given such term in section #bbbj;,c of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ffe;i7f774 7#b7 ,operational technology ,the term operational technology has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,internet of ,things ,cybersecurity ,improvement ,act of #bjbj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgh;g-#c;a74 #afad4 ,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 ,department of ,defense processes for information technology investment decisions and budget justification materials4 7b7 ,technical debt definition ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct a comprehensive reevaluation of the ,department's current definition of technical debt and develop a categorization framework 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 ,department management processes and structures 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 7,c7 consolidated metrics for ,department-wide use2 and 7,d7 outcome-based metrics for assessing operational and financial impacts4 7#c7 ,process integration ,the framework developed under subsection 7a7 shall utilize 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 impact2 7,d7 develop mechanisms for gap identification2 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 and process for the budget justification materials to be submitted to ,congress in support of the ,department1 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 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 remediation investments2 7,c7 risk assessments of investment gaps2 and 7,d7 alignment with modernization priorities4 7#b7 ,program alignment ,the ,secretary shall ensure ,defense planning guidance and program objective memoranda address technical debt remediation requirements4 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 technical debt management 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 or successor instruction4 #afae4 ,mission ,infrastructure ,resilience ,task ,force 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a task force to support the assessment of vulnerabilities to defense critical infrastructure necessary for the execution of existing defense operational and contingency plans4 7#b7 ,designation ,the task force established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,mission ,infrastructure ,resilience ,task ,force 7in this section the ,task ,force74 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,task ,force shall be-- 7#a7 to conduct assessments and analysis of use case-based mission threads to comprehensively identify1 develop1 and operationalize the full spectrum of capabilities required to protect and maintain defense critical infrastructure2 and 7#b7 to build and integrate the necessary resources1 technologies1 communication systems1 tactics1 techniques1 and procedures1 personnel with appropriate authorities1 and exercise programs to ensure efficient and effective response when critical infrastructure supporting military operations and contingencies is threatened1 degraded1 or disrupted4 7c7 ,composition 7#a7 ,chair ,the ,task ,force shall be chaired by a representative from the ,department of ,defense ,cyber ,defense ,command4 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,task ,force shall include representatives from the following3 7,a7 ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7,b7 ,the ,office of the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,defense ,continuity and ,mission ,assurance4 7,c7 ,the ,joint ,warfighting ,analysis ,center4 7,d7 ,the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency4 7,e7 ,the ,critical ,infrastructure ,defense ,analysis ,center4 7,f7 ,the ,air ,force ,cyber ,resiliency ,office of ,control ,systems program4 7,g7 ,the energy1 installations and environment1 or civil engineering organizations of the military departments4 7,h7 ,the ,army ,corps of ,engineers ,engineering ,research and ,development ,center4 7,i7 ,each of the geographic and functional combatant commands1 on an as-needed basis4 7d7 ,tasks ,the ,task ,force shall-- 7#a7 conduct assessments and analysis of use case-based mission threads associated with defense operational and contingency plans1 including through pilot programs1 tabletop exercises1 or studies that identify infrastructure dependencies and organizational transition points where operational responsibilities transfer between entities2 7#b7 identify vulnerabilities and capability gaps in mission-critical infrastructure and determine-- 7,a7 the resources1 authorities1 technologies1 partnerships with external and nongovernment entities1 and funding necessary to address such vulnerabilities and gaps2 and 7,b7 the designation of lead organizations responsible for remediation activities and associated costs2 7#c7 develop broad-based solutions to address gaps identified under paragraph 7#b71 including-- 7,a7 establishment of communication pathways2 7,b7 development of tools and technologies2 7,c7 implementation of visualization and analytic programs2 and 7,d7 integration of unique capabilities1 such as those provided by the ,national ,guard2 7#d7 assign organizational leads for remediation of specific gaps and vulnerabilities and develop comprehensive plans to address such gaps1 including identification of funding and budgeting requirements necessary for successful remediation efforts2 7#e7 monitor and assess the progress of remediation efforts and identify process improvements and solutions to address common deficiencies across multiple remediation activities2 7#f7 develop and conduct exercises based on likely operational scenarios-- 7,a7 to validate the effectiveness of remediation efforts2 and 7,b7 to identify additional deficiencies or vulnerabilities requiring remediation2 7#g7 establish a framework for readiness assessments to provide installation commanders and combatant commanders with visibility into the status of mission infrastructure resilience capabilities within their respective areas of responsibility2 7#h7 conduct targeted analysis of specific topics as directed by the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff or the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7#i7 perform such other duties as the ,secretary of ,defense may determine to be necessary and appropriate4 7e7 ,transition to permanent organization 7#a7 ,transition plan required ,the ,task ,force shall develop a comprehensive transition plan for converting the ,task ,force into a permanent organization within the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,submission to ,secretary of ,defense ,the transition plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be developed and presented to the ,secretary of ,defense not later than #ahj days prior to the termination date specified in subsection 7f74 7#c7 ,briefings to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days before the termination date specified in subsection 7f71 and annually thereafter through ,september #cj1 #bjcc1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the transition plan required under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,termination ,the ,task ,force shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term defense critical infrastructure has the meaning given that 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 mission threads means an end-to-end set of activities and tasks that support the execution of a specific operational mission or function4 #afaf4 ,plan for deploying private fifth generation ,open ,radio ,access ,networks on ,department of ,defense bases 7a7 ,requirement for prioritized list of bases ,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 bases that merit investment in private fifth 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 ,high connection density4 7#b7 ,low latency4 7#c7 ,high capacity4 7#d7 ,large geographic coverage4 7#e7 ,enhanced and tailored security1 including obscured data transport1 within wireless network services4 7#f7 ,base physical security and force protection requiring advanced processing of high-resolution distributed sensor feeds for perimeter monitoring1 and detection and tracking of unmanned aerial systems 7,,uas71 including through the potential use of a fifth generation information and communications network4 7#g7 ,efficient large-scale warehousing and logistics operations4 7#h7 ,the use of augmented or virtual reality technology for efficient maintenance and training4 7#i7 ,large-scale and high-tempo flight line operations4 7c7 ,informing task orders ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall use the prioritized list the ,secretary developed under subsection 7a7 to inform task orders issued under the ,enterprise ,information ,technology as a ,service ,base ,infrastructure ,modernization program4 ,task orders issued after the date of the enactment of this ,act shall specify where ,wi-,fi is fully adequate to meet requirements and where private fifth generation information and communications network performance is needed4 7d7 ,coordination required ,in developing prioritized lists under subsection 7a71 each of the ,secretaries of the military departments shall coordinate with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 and such combatant commanders and directors of defense agencies as the ,secretaries each consider appropriate4 7e7 ,plan for private #e;,g ,,oran network deployments ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 consolidate the prioritized base lists developed by the ,secretaries of the military departments under subsection 7a71 and determine an optimal investment1 deployment1 and spend plan for private fifth generation ,open ,radio ,access ,network 7,,oran7 networks across the ,department2 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 #afag4 ,limitation on funds for travel pending briefing on process for best-in-class cyber data products and services 7a7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 and available for travel expenses for the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense provides the briefing required under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,briefing required ,the ,secretary shall1 acting through the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and in coordination with the ,chief ,information ,officers from each of the military departments and the ,director of the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency1 provide a brief to the congressional defense committees on-- 7#a7 how the ,department of ,defense plans to establish an open and competitive process through authorities granted in section #aeba of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 to procure best in class cybersecurity solutions1 including endpoint1 identity1 and threat-hunting solutions2 and 7#b7 the benefits associated with the use of multiple different cybersecurity providers to support operational resilience of ,department networks4 7c7 ,implementation status ,the brief required under subsection 7b7 shall include-- 7#a7 the status of the designation of an executive agent for ,department of ,defense-wide procurement of cyber data products and services as required by subsection 7a7 of section #aeba of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note72 7#b7 the establishment and operational status of the program management office required by such subsection2 7#c7 progress made in developing ,department-wide requirements for cyber data products and services2 and 7#d7 a detailed timeline for full implementation of the requirements specified in section #aeba of such ,act 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note74 7d7 ,acquisition strategy ,the brief required by subsection 7b7 shall include a comprehensive acquisition strategy that-- 7#a7 outlines how the ,department will leverage enterprise-wide procurement to achieve cost efficiencies compared to component-level procurements2 7#b7 identifies metrics for measuring the effectiveness and value of enterprise-wide cyber solutions2 7#c7 details plans to ensure accessibility of procured solutions across all military departments and components of the ,department2 and 7#d7 describes how the ,department will maintain vendor diversity and competition throughout the acquisition lifecycle4 7e7 ,budget implications ,the brief required under subsection 7b7 shall include-- 7#a7 estimated funding requirements for the implementation of enterprise-wide procurement of cyber data products and services for fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj2 and 7#b7 a description of how enterprise-wide procurement will result in cost savings compared to current acquisition approaches4 #afah4 ,limitation of funds for travel expenses for the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer 7a7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 and available for travel expenses for the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 not more than #he percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chief ,information ,officers of the military departments1 submits to the congressional defense committees the plan required under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,plan required ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chief ,information ,officers of the military departments1 shall develop and submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive plan to transition from legacy circuits to ,internet ,protocol-based circuits that comply with ,department of ,defense security requirements1 including-- 7#a7 identification of all legacy circuits currently in use across the ,department of ,defense and the military departments2 7#b7 establishment of timelines for the transition of each identified legacy circuit2 7#c7 detail of resource requirements necessary to execute the transition2 7#d7 identification of any technical1 operational1 or security challenges that may impact the transition and proposed solutions to address such challenges2 7#e7 specification of associated funding lines for each military department and defense agency participating in the transition2 and 7#f7 identification of investments over the ,future ,years ,defense ,program required to complete the transition4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,internet ,protocol-based circuits means telecommunications circuits or services that utilize the ,internet ,protocol suite for packet switching and routing to transmit voice1 data1 and video communications4 7#b7 ,the term legacy circuits means telecommunications circuits that utilize outdated technology with limited bandwidth1 security features1 or interoperability capabilities as compared to modern ,internet ,protocol-based alternatives4 #afai4 ,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 #afbj4 ,review of ,joint ,fires ,network program transition 7a7 ,briefing required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 and the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation1 shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plans and progress of transitioning the ,joint ,fires ,network initiative to a program of record within the ,air ,force4 7#b7 ,elements ,the briefing required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an update on the charter for the program1 including organizational relationships between the ,air ,force program manager1 relevant stakeholders supporting developmental efforts1 and operational customers of the ,joint ,fires ,network4 7,b7 ,details on the funding profile and milestones for the program across the future-years defense program1 highlighting any potential challenges or delays1 and recommendations for how to advance the ,joint ,fires ,network program4 7,c7 ,a description of processes and guardrails related to the management of requirements and funding to ensure military department-specific requirements or funding pressures are not prioritized over joint requirements or needs of operational customers4 7,d7 ,a description and timeline of transition planning for providing specific capabilities to operational customers1 including processes for balancing needs and requirements across multiple operational customers4 7b7 ,independent assessment required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command shall-- 7,a7 assess the plans and progress described in subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,b7 provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings of the assessment4 7#b7 ,elements ,the briefing required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the ,commander's assessment of the following3 7,a7 ,the charter for the program and organizational relationships for facilitating coordination with the ,combatant ,command4 7,b7 ,mechanisms to include feedback from operational customers in the program and continue the rapid delivery of the ,joint ,fires ,network capability at the point of need4 #afbj;,a4 ,prohibition on the elimination of certain cyber assessment capabilities for test and evaluation 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall not take any action to divest1 consolidate1 or curtail any current cyber assessment capabilities or ,national ,security ,agency 7,,nsa7-certified red teams supporting operational test and evaluation 7,,ot,e7 for ,department of ,defense programs until the ,secretary provides the certification described under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,certification ,the certification referred to in subsection 7a7 is a certification to the congressional defense committees that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the analytic basis for making the decision to take an action described in subsection 7a71 including any cost1 workload1 and workforce requirements1 as well as any analysis related to operational impact on users of cyber assessment capabilities provided by the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation 7,,dot,e74 7#b7 ,independent review by the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation of all such analyses provided under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,certification by the ,director of the ,test ,resource ,management ,center that such analyses and such decisions meet the requirements of the ,department of ,defense1 as required by section #dagc7;c77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,a comprehensive transition plan for critical cyber test and evaluation capabilities currently managed by the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation1 including identification of receiving organizations within the services or ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 timeline for transfer1 and measures to ensure continuity of operations4 7#e7 ,a detailed assessment of funding requirements for maintaining and enhancing cyber test and evaluation capabilities during and after the transition1 including how these funding elements will be incorporated into annual budget request documents4 7#f7 ,a review of staffing1 tools1 and specialized resources needed to support cyber operational test and evaluation across major weapons and information technology programs within the receiving organizations4 7#g7 ,a summary of efforts to integrate intelligence-informed threat data into operational cyber testing1 including any remaining legal or technical barriers and proposed solutions4 7#h7 ,a plan to improve coordination and information-sharing between cyber test and evaluation stakeholders1 ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 and the intelligence community following the organizational transition4 7#i7 ,proposed metrics for evaluating mission effects in cyber-contested environments1 consistent with guidance in the ,cyber ,,ot,e ,guidebook1 and how these will be maintained across organizational boundaries4 7#aj7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness and future needs of cyber assessment programs1 including resource gaps and how these will be addressed by the receiving organizations4 #afbj;,b4 ,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 person4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c74 #afbj;,c4 ,department of ,defense working group1 strategy1 and report on ensuring the security1 resiliency1 and integrity of undersea cables 7a7 ,working group 7#a7 ,convening ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,joint ,staff1 the ,director of the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency1 and such other agencies and combatant commands as the ,secretary considers relevant1 convene a working group-- 7,a7 to prepare the report required by subsection 7b72 7,b7 to provide the briefing required by subsection 7c72 and 7,c7 to develop the strategy required by subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,working ,group shall be composed of participants with relevant background or expertise1 as determined by the ,secretary1 but shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,at least one individual from the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,b7 ,at least one individual from the ,joint ,staff4 7,c7 ,at least one individual from the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency4 7#c7 ,chairperson ,the ,secretary1 or the ,secretary's designee1 shall serve as the chairperson of the ,working ,group4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report-- 7,a7 assessing the unique challenges of protecting covered undersea cables and covered cable landing stations from threats posed by the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,russian ,federation1 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 naval and shadow fleets of adversaries of the ,united ,states1 and subsea cable destruction mechanisms and any foreign entity of concern2 7,b7 specifically discussing the implications posed by relevant treaties and customary international law2 7,c7 examining the roles1 responsibilities1 and limits of the ,department of ,defense in ensuring the security1 resiliency1 and integrity of covered undersea cables2 7,d7 identifying gaps in current mechanisms for detection of1 prevention of1 and response to threats against covered undersea cables and covered cable landing stations2 and 7,e7 identifying methods for the ,department to create and disseminate lawfare or transparency methods to promote international law and deter future grey zone tactics and declassify instances of adversarial action1 as may be appropriate4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include a description of each of the following3 7,a7 ,past1 ongoing1 or planned efforts to protect covered undersea cables and covered cable landing stations from espionage1 cybersecurity threats1 physical damage1 and natural disasters4 7,b7 ,analysis of the capabilities of adversarial countries1 including the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,russian ,federation1 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 and others1 to target1 compromise1 intercept data transmissions or sensitive information from covered undersea cables4 7,c7 ,recommended areas for enhanced collaboration with industry stakeholders1 including establishing standards1 guidelines1 and public-private reporting mechanisms4 7,d7 ,assessment of training needs1 including the development of a dedicated cadre of covered undersea cable security experts4 7,e7 ,identification of resources required for expanded operations and enhanced interagency and international coordination4 7,f7 ,recommendations for enhanced collaboration with allied and partner nations1 including current best practices and lessons learned4 7,g7 ,assessment of the maximum disruption to covered undersea cables and landing stations tolerable for the continuity of critical ,department of ,defense operations4 7,h7 ,the practicability of repairing any covered undersea cable within #ajj hours1 including through the development and use of aerial-deliverable1 submersible1 splicing robots4 7,i7 ,the utility and practicability of developing #gb-;hour deployable portable cable landing stations4 7,j7 ,identification of the costs associated with the deployment of anti-tamper sensors4 7#c7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,march #ae1 #bjbg1 the ,working ,group shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress a briefing on the findings and recommendations contained in such report4 7d7 ,strategy ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbg1 the ,working ,group shall1 in consultation with such governmental or non-governmental entities as the ,working ,group considers appropriate1 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a strategy to disseminate to allies and partners of the ,united ,states1 industry1 and such other entities as the ,working ,group considers appropriate to address the threats1 gaps1 roles1 responsibilities1 and challenges described in subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 to address threats to the physical security1 cybersecurity resiliency1 and integrity of covered undersea cables and covered cable landing stations1 including redundancies and response options in the event of multiple or coordinated attacks on cable infrastructure2 7#b7 to enhance the ,department of ,defense's international collaboration on matters relating to the security of covered undersea cable and covered cable landing stations1 including joint exercises with allies and partners of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 to incorporate covered undersea cable security into mission sets and operational planning of relevant combatant commands 7,c,o,c,o,ms72 7#d7 to foster engagement with private industry to ensure technological advancements and best practices are leveraged for the protection of covered undersea cable and covered cable landing stations2 and 7#e7 to develop lawfare or transparency methods to promote international law and deter future grey zone tactics4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,covered cable landing station ,the term covered cable landing station means a covered undersea cable landing station in1 owned by1 or operated by the ,united ,states or an ally of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,covered undersea cable ,the term covered undersea cable means a commercial undersea telecommunications cable landing in1 owned by1 or operated by the ,united ,states or an ally of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,cybersecurity threat ,the term cybersecurity threat has the meaning given such term in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fej74 7#e7 ,foreign entity of concern ,the term foreign entity of concern has the meaning given such term in section #iija of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea74 7#f7 ,working group ,the term ,working ,group means the working group convened pursuant to subsection 7b77#a74 ,c ,data and artificial intelligence #afba4 ,public-private cybersecurity partnership for highly capable artificial intelligence systems 7a7 ,establishment required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy shall establish a public-private partnership body to address cybersecurity and physical security threats and vulnerabilities to highly capable artificial intelligence and machine learning systems4 7b7 ,forum for engagement ,the public-private partnership body established under subsection 7a7 shall serve as a forum for engagement between the ,department of ,defense and commercial industry partners to align and enhance cybersecurity and physical security frameworks and practices applicable to both national security systems and artificial intelligence and machine learning systems at risk from sophisticated state actors4 7c7 ,purpose ,the public-private partnership body developed under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 convene regular engagements to discuss cybersecurity and physical security threats and vulnerabilities specific to highly capable artificial intelligence and machine learning systems1 with a focus on both current and emerging threats posed by state-sponsored cyber actors2 7#b7 facilitate the development1 sharing1 and alignment of best practices and robust cybersecurity and physical security frameworks between the ,department and commercial industry to protect artificial intelligence and machine learning systems2 7#c7 promote collaborative threat intelligence sharing between the ,department and commercial entities1 with particular attention to vulnerabilities in artificial intelligence and machine learning systems used in critical infrastructure1 defense operations1 and sensitive national security functions2 and 7#d7 develop recommendations for cybersecurity and physical security policy enhancements aimed at safeguarding artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies from state-sponsored cyber attacks and report findings and policy recommendations to ,congress on an annual basis4 7d7 ,participants ,the public-private partnership body developed under subsection 7a7 shall include representatives from-- 7#a7 the ,department of ,defense1 including-- 7,a7 the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy2 7,b7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security2 7,c7 the ,chief ,information ,officers of the ,department of ,defense and the ,armed ,forces2 7,d7 the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense2 7,e7 the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency2 7,f7 the ,national ,security ,agency2 7,g7 ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 7,h7 the ,defense ,cyber ,crime ,center2 and 7,i7 such other entities in the ,department of ,defense and military departments with responsibilities for cybersecurity or artificial intelligence systems as the ,assistant ,secretary considers relevant2 7#b7 commercial industry companies with expertise in highly capable artificial intelligence and machine learning systems1 or cybersecurity or physical security practices1 including-- 7,a7 cloud computing and artificial intelligence service providers2 7,b7 cybersecurity companies2 7,c7 artificial intelligence research and development companies2 7,d7 telecommunications companies2 and 7,e7 such other industry leaders as the ,assistant ,secretary identifies as relevant and appropriate2 and 7#c7 federally funded research and development centers1 national laboratories1 and academic institutions with demonstrated expertise in highly capable artificial intelligence and machine learning systems1 cybersecurity or physical security practices4 7e7 ,reporting requirements ,not later than one year after the date of the establishment of the public-private partnership body under subsection 7a71 and not less frequently than once each year thereafter until ,december #a1 #bjcj1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report summarizing-- 7#a7 the key finding from the engagements held under subsection 7c77#a71 including any identified cybersecurity or physical security vulnerabilities in artificial intelligence and machine learning systems2 7#b7 recommendations for enhancing cybersecurity or physical security policy and practices to protect artificial intelligence and machine learning systems across both the ,department and commercial sectors2 and 7#c7 an analysis of the progress made in aligning ,department and commercial cybersecurity and physical security frameworks to address state-sponsored cyber threats4 #afbb4 ,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 and the ,chief ,information ,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-wide efforts to develop and deploy virtual environments necessary to support artificial intelligence experimentation1 training1 familiarization1 and development across the ,department of ,defense enterprise4 ,these virtual environments1 known as an artificial intelligence sandbox1 shall-- 7#a7 provide capability for personnel with varied technical proficiency1 from novice users to experienced practitioners2 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 ,co-chairs ,the ,task ,force shall be co-chaired by the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer and the ,chief ,information ,officer4 7d7 ,composition ,the ,task ,force shall be composed of-- 7#a7 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#b7 the chief information officers of the military departments2 7#c7 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 commands2 7#d7 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 commands2 7#e7 the ,directors for ,command1 ,control1 ,communications1 and ,computers_/,cyber 7,j#f7 of the combatant commands1 or their designees2 7#f7 the ,director for ,command1 ,control1 ,communications1 and ,computers_/,cyber 7,j#f7 of the ,joint ,staff1 or their designee2 and 7#g7 such other officials of the ,department as the co-chairs 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 ,department1 including requirements relating to interfaces for users with varying technical expertise1 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 documentation1 including machine-readable documents1 reference architectures1 and user guides2 7#c7 publish an analysis matching common requirements identified under paragraph 7#a7 with existing solutions identified under paragraph 7#b72 7#d7 utilize existing ,department mechanisms to achieve efficiencies 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 publish guidance on the appropriate use of artificial intelligence sandbox environments for users at all skill levels4 7f7 ,briefing ,not later than ,august #a1 #bjbf1 the co-chairs 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 expertise 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 #afbc4 ,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 purpose of the ,cross-,functional ,team is to develop a standardized assessment framework and governance structure to evaluate1 oversee1 and facilitate collaboration on artificial intelligence models employed by the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,composition 7,a7 ,leadership ,the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer shall lead the ,cross-,functional ,team4 7,b7 ,membership ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,cross-,functional ,team includes representatives from-- 7i7 the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer2 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 and 7vi7 such other components as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#d7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,cross-,functional ,team are as follows3 7,a7 ,to develop a standardized assessment framework for artificial intelligence models currently used by the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,to establish ,department-wide guidelines for artificial intelligence model evaluation for future models being considered for ,department use4 7,c7 ,to develop governance structures for model development1 testing1 and deployment4 7,d7 ,to identify appropriate assessment levels based on use case-based risk4 7,e7 ,to establish mechanisms for cross-component collaboration4 7,f7 ,to develop processes for use case submission1 review1 and approval4 7#e7 ,framework content ,the assessment framework developed under subsection 7b7 shall address-- 7,a7 model performance standards2 7,b7 development documentation requirements2 7,c7 testing procedures2 7,d7 ethical principles compliance2 7,e7 assessment methodologies and validity periods2 7,f7 security requirements and compliance regulations1 including the ,federal ,risk and ,authorization ,management ,program2 and 7,g7 such other elements as the ,cross-,functional ,team determines appropriate4 7b7 ,functional leads for artificial intelligence application 7#a7 ,designation ,the ,secretary shall designate such ,department organizations as the ,secretary considers appropriate to serve as functional leads for artificial intelligence applications4 7#b7 ,selection criteria ,in designating functional leads under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary 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 shall-- 7,a7 serve as the functional lead for business systems with artificial intelligence models2 and 7,b7 provide ,department-wide guidance on commercial artificial intelligence models4 7c7 ,assessments of major artificial intelligence systems ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall1 using the standard assessment framework developed by the ,cross-,functional ,team under subsection 7a77#b71 assess all major artificial intelligence systems of the ,department4 7d7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,in administering this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure the completion of each of the following milestones3 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 ,initial assessments of major artificial intelligence systems are conducted under subsection 7c7 and completed on or before ,january #a1 #bjbh4 7#b7 ,congressional briefing ,not later than #cj days after the completion of each milestone set forth under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the ,secretary in administering 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 shall designate an organization to succeed the ,cross-,functional ,team and develop a plan to transfer the duties of the ,cross-,functional ,team specified by subsection 7a77#d7 to such successor organization4 7#c7 ,report on activities of successor organization ,not later than one year after the date on which the ,cross-,functional ,team is terminated 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 shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report on the activities of the element of the ,department 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 domain of artificial intelligence application within the ,department where models are developed1 evaluated1 and employed for similar use cases under comparable operational conditions4 ,examples of functional areas may include decision support systems1 business systems1 avionics1 cybersecurity1 intelligence applications1 logistics and maintenance1 and health care4 #afbd4 ,department of ,defense ,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 pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,department of ,defense ,ontology ,governance ,working ,group 7in this section the ,working ,group74 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,working ,group is to develop and implement a common data ontology and governance structure across the ,department of ,defense to improve 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 ,officer2 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 entities as the ,secretary considers appropriate2 and 7#f7 such other officers or employees of the ,department as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7d7 ,duties ,the ,working ,group shall-- 7#a7 shall coordinate with and build upon any existing data ontology development efforts within the ,department of ,defense and 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 as well as data from defense intelligence entities2 7#c7 develop and maintain domain-specific data ontologies that address specialized knowledge areas within the ,department of ,defense1 including warfighting1 logistics1 personnel1 intelligence1 and cybersecurity domains2 7#d7 establish a process to identify and designate functional domain leads responsible for leading the development1 review1 approval1 and respective guidance of data ontologies for their particular domains2 7#e7 evaluate what security risks are introduced with common and domain-specific data ontologies and how these risks should be mitigated2 and 7#f7 establish a governance framework that includes-- 7,a7 a centralized repository to store the common and domain-specific data ontologies in a manner accessible to all authorized stakeholders2 7,b7 robust version control mechanisms to track changes1 manage different versions1 and ensure a stable and authoritative source2 7,c7 clear ownership designations and role definitions for data ontology management1 including modification and access authorities for both enterprise-wide and domain-specific ontologies2 7,d7 standardized governance procedures for updating1 reviewing1 and maintaining the data ontologies to ensure relevance and accuracy2 7,e7 adherence to established data ontology engineering principles that promote interoperability and reusability across domains2 and 7,f7 integration with existing ,department data management practices and systems4 7e7 ,functional domain leads 7#a7 ,selection criteria ,in designating functional domain leads under subsection 7d77#d71 the ,working ,group shall select individuals who possess extensive subject matter expertise in their respective domains and maintain substantial equities or responsibilities within the domain4 7#b7 ,representation ,functional domain leads selected under subsection 7d77#d7 shall be selected to ensure appropriate representation across the ,department1 including the military departments1 combatant commands1 defense agencies1 and field activities4 7#c7 ,responsibilities ,functional domain leads selected under subsection 7d77#d7 shall be responsible for-- 7,a7 leading the development and maintenance of data ontologies within their domains2 7,b7 reviewing and approving domain-specific data ontology elements2 7,c7 ensuring alignment between domain-specific data ontologies and the enterprise-wide data ontology framework2 7,d7 developing domain-specific guidance for data ontology implementation2 and 7,e7 serving as the authoritative source for domain knowledge within the data ontology governance structure4 7f7 ,timeline and deliverables 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary 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 domain lead designation ,not later than ,august #a1 #bjbf1 the ,working ,group shall identify and designate functional domain 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 ,department-level policy on the data ontology governance structure1 including guidelines for the development1 maintenance1 and integration of domain-specific ontologies4 7#d7 ,implementation ,the ,working ,group shall oversee the implementation of the governance structure by ,june #a1 #bjbh4 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 ,group4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of the ontology governance structure1 including the status of implementation for both enterprise-wide and domain-specific ontologies1 and recommendations for sustainment and further development4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term data domain ontology means a data ontology that is specific to a particular functional1 operational1 or subject-matter area within the ,department1 including warfighting1 logistics1 personnel1 intelligence1 or cybersecurity domains4 7#b7 ,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 #afbe4 ,modification of high-performance computing roadmap ,section #aecb7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 including both dedicated ,department of ,defense owned and maintained computing assets1 as well as commercially procured cloud services or other infrastructure-as-a service contracts 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 any data centers 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 needs for those data centers1 including-- 7i7 an estimate of the increased footprint for physical space needs2 7ii7 assessments of projected electricity and water usage requirements for the projected artificial intelligence data center footprint2 7iii7 anticipated impact on the installation and the surrounding community based on increased power1 water1 and other resource needs1 including measures to mitigate any potential adverse impacts on military installations2 and 7iv7 strategies to prevent disruptions to local utility services and to ensure community resilience1 including consultation with local1 ,state1 and ,federal agencies to align infrastructure planning with broader community needs4 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 #afbf4 ,artificial ,general ,intelligence ,steering ,committee 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a steering committee on artificial general intelligence4 7#b7 ,designation ,the steering committee established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,artificial ,general ,intelligence ,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 ,army1 the ,vice ,chief of ,staff of ,naval ,operations1 the ,assistant ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps1 the ,vice ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force1 the ,vice ,chief of ,space ,operations1 and the ,vice ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau4 7#d7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#e7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#f7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 7#g7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7_/,chief ,financial ,officer4 7#h7 ,such representatives from the military departments as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#i7 ,the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7#aj7 ,representatives of such innovation centers within the defense innovation ecosystem as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7#aa7 ,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-,chairpersons of the ,steering ,committee4 7d7 ,responsibilities ,the ,steering ,committee shall be responsible for-- 7#a7 analyzing the current trajectory of artificial intelligence models and enabling technologies that would support achievement of artificial general intelligence1 including-- 7,a7 current and emerging models1 including frontier and world models2 7,b7 agentic algorithms2 7,c7 neuromorphic computing2 7,d7 cognitive science applications for algorithm or model development2 7,e7 infrastructure needs2 7,f7 new or emerging microelectronics designs or architectures2 and 7,g7 such other technology disciplines as the ,steering ,committee determines appropriate2 7#b7 assess the technological1 operational1 and doctrinal trajectory of adversaries of the ,united ,states towards the goal of achieving an artificial general intelligence2 7#c7 analyzing the military applications and implications of artificial general intelligence for the ,department2 7#d7 developing a strategy for the ,department adoption of artificial general intelligence1 including-- 7,a7 articulation of ethical and policy guardrails2 7,b7 required resources1 including through the use of new or novel funding mechanisms like purchase commitments1 financing arrangements1 or loans or loan guarantees2 7,c7 measurable goals2 and 7,d7 mechanisms available for transition or adoption through public-private partnerships2 and 7#e7 analyzing the threat landscape emanating from adversarial use of artificial general intelligence and developing options and counter-artificial general intelligence strategies to defend against such use4 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbg1 the ,deputy ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the ,steering ,committee with respect to the matters covered by 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 shall make available to the public the unclassified portion of the report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,sunset ,the requirements and authorities of this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term artificial general intelligence means artificial intelligence-capable systems with the potential to match or exceed human intelligence across most cognitive tasks1 distinct from narrow artificial intelligence systems designed for specific tasks in defined domains4 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 #afbg4 ,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 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 systems1 including the following3 7,a7 ,workforce risks1 such as 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 ,continuum of professional development and education of artificial intelligence security expertise4 7,c7 ,supply chain risks1 such as counterfeit parts or data poisoning risks4 7,d7 ,risks relating to adversarial tampering with artificial intelligence systems4 7,e7 ,risks relating to 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 assessment4 7#c7 ,risk-based framework ,the framework developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be risk-based1 with higher security levels corresponding proportionally to the national security or foreign policy risks posed by the covered artificial intelligence 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 references1 such as 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 such as 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 take into account that the most highly capable artificial intelligence systems may be of great interest to the most highly capable cyber threat actors1 such as intelligence and defense agencies of peer and near-peer nations4 7,b7 ,security levels ,the ,secretary shall ensure that cybersecurity frameworks provided for contractors contain security levels designed to mitigate risks posed by cyber threat actors described in subparagraph 7,a71 with the highest levels being similar in scope to the level of protection offered by national security systems4 7,c7 ,general design with specific components ,to the extent feasible1 any additional security levels developed under subparagraph 7,b7 shall be designed generally for all software systems1 but may contain components designed specifically for highly capable artificial intelligence systems4 7b7 ,security requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may amend the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement1 or take other similar action1 to require covered entities to implement the best practices described in the framework developed under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,risk-based rules ,requirements implemented in rules developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be as narrowly tailored as practicable 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 those covered artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies4 7#c7 ,cost-benefit consideration 7,a7 ,in general ,in implementing paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 consider the costs and benefits to the ,department and to ,united ,states national security and technological leadership1 of imposing security requirements on covered entities2 and 7ii7 to the extent feasible1 design requirements in a way that allows for transparent trade space analysis between competing requirements in order to minimize costs and maximize benefits4 7,b7 ,weighing costs of slowing down development ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall1 in particular1 weigh the costs of slowing down artificial intelligence and machine learning development and deployment against the benefits of mitigating national security risks and potential security risks to the ,department of ,defense from using commercial software4 7c7 ,implementation plan ,the framework required by subsection 7a77#a7 shall include a detailed implementation plan 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 7d7 ,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 7e7 ,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 covered artificial intelligence and machine learning technology means an artificial intelligence or machine learning system procured by the ,department of ,defense and all components of the development and deployment lifecycle of that artificial intelligence system1 including source code1 numerical parameters 7such as model weights7 of the trained artificial intelligence or machine learning system1 details of any methods and algorithms used to develop that system1 data used in the development of the 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 ,department of ,defense contract that engages in the development1 deployment1 storage1 or hosting of a covered artificial intelligence technology4 #afbh4 ,guidance and prohibition on use of certain artificial intelligence 7a7 ,guidance and prohibitions 7#a7 ,requirement required regarding 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 all ,department of ,defense offices and components to exclude or remove covered artificial intelligence from all ,department of ,defense systems and devices4 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 guidance to all ,department offices and components to exclude or remove artificial intelligence developed by a foreign adversary entity in cases in which the ,secretary determines that the artificial intelligence poses a national security risk for all ,department systems and devices4 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 with an active ,department contract may use covered artificial intelligence for fulfillment1 assistance1 execution1 or otherwise support to complete1 or support in part1 a contract with the ,department4 7,b7 ,use of artificial intelligence developed by a foreign adversary ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 if the ,secretary issues guidance described in paragraph 7#b7 to exclude or remove an artificial intelligence developed by a foreign adversary entity that the ,secretary determines poses a national security risk as described in such paragraph1 no contractor with an active ,department contract may use the artificial intelligence for fulfillment1 assistance1 execution1 or otherwise support to complete1 or support in part1 a contract with the ,department4 7b7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 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 ,in any case in which the ,secretary 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 note prec4 #djfa74 7#b7 ,the term covered artificial intelligence means-- 7,a7 any artificial intelligence1 or successor artificial intelligence1 developed by the ,chinese company ,deep,seek2 and 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 foreign adversary has the meaning given the term covered nation in section #dhgb7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term foreign adversary entity means-- 7,a7 a foreign adversary2 7,b7 a foreign person domiciled in1 headquartered in1 has its principal place of business in1 or is organized under the laws of a foreign adversary2 7,c7 an entity with respect to which a foreign person or combination of foreign persons described in subparagraphs 7,a7 or 7,b7 directly or indirectly owns at least a #bj percent stake2 or 7,d7 a person subject to the direction or control of a foreign person or entity described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c74 #afbi4 ,roadmap for advancing digital content provenance standards 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a roadmap to guide potential future adoption and integration of digital content provenance capabilities across the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,the roadmap developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 identify and assess current and proposed open technical standards for digital content provenance that could be applied to publicly released digital media assets produced by the ,department of ,defense1 the military components1 and field activities of the ,department2 7#b7 identify strategic objectives relating to securing and authenticating public-facing digital content2 7#c7 describe relevant roles and responsibilities across military departments and components of the ,department2 7#d7 explore the establishment of standardized processes to enable embedding and verification of content credentials in appropriate public-facing ,department media2 7#e7 outline potential acquisition approaches for supporting technologies and solutions2 7#f7 develop metrics1 as appropriate1 to assess the effectiveness1 reliability1 and scalability of digital content provenance technologies2 7#g7 establish an engagement mechanism for coordination with relevant stakeholders1 including federally funded research and development centers1 industry1 and academia1 to align efforts with evolving best practices and technical capabilities2 and 7#h7 establish notional milestones and resource needs1 disaggregated by fiscal year1 to inform longer-term planning4 7c7 ,briefing to congress ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the ,department's roadmap for adopting digital content provenance standards4 ,the briefing should address-- 7#a7 initial findings regarding feasibility1 opportunities1 and potential barriers2 7#b7 stakeholder engagement to date2 and 7#c7 any planned next steps or pilot efforts under consideration4 7d7 ,definition of digital content provenance ,in this section1 the term digital content provenance means the verifiable history and origin of a digital asset1 including information about its creation1 ownership1 and modifications over time4 #afcj4 ,enhanced protection of data affecting operational security of ,department of ,defense personnel 7a7 ,priorities for protection of personal data for operational security ,in carrying out the duties of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary shall identify and prioritize the protection of personal data that is related to or may have impacts on the operational security of members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense through the prevention of collection1 use1 dissemination1 or retention of such data that does not conform with provisions of law and practices relating to privacy that were in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,review and issuance of new guidance related to protection of personal data related to operational security ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense will review all applicable guidance and policy relating to the protection of personal data that is related to or may have impacts on the operational security of ,department personnel and1 if necessary1 issue revised or new guidance for enhanced protection measures for such data4 ,such guidance shall cover provisions of law and practices relating to privacy and personnel security that were in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,storage of data 7#a7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall ensure that no ,department personal data related to or that may have impacts on the operational security of ,department personnel is stored on a non-,department server or cloud service except pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into by the ,secretary and a contractor or subcontractor of the ,department or1 for personnel data1 with the permission of the data subject4 7#b7 ,waivers ,the ,secretary may waive paragraph 7#a7 in a case in which the ,secretary certifies in writing that such waiver-- 7,a7 appropriately considers the operational security risks to an employee of the ,department with respect to whom such data may relate2 7,b7 does not pose a risk to national security2 and 7,c7 is necessary in the interest of national security4 7d7 ,congressional notification of changes to ,departmental issuances 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary changes a ,department issuance relating to the protection of personal data that is related to or may have impacts on the operational security of ,department personnel1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress notice of the change4 7#b7 ,sunset ,the requirement of paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,congressional notification of events 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the occurrence of an event described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress notice of the event4 7#b7 ,events described ,an event described in this paragraph is an occurrence of an event in which-- 7,a7 the ,secretary issues a waiver under subsection 7c77#b72 7,b7 personal data related to or that may have an impact on operational security of ,department personnel is not stored according to ,department regulations or exfiltrated in violation of ,department regulations2 7,c7 personal data related to or that may have an impact on operational security of ,department personnel is stored on a non-,department server or cloud service that has not undergone an authorization process in accordance with ,department regulations2 or 7,d7 personal data related to or that may have an impact on operational security of ,department of ,defense personnel is exposed in any cybersecurity incident4 7f7 ,standards1 training1 and reporting processes for system owners 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop standards1 training1 reporting1 and security debriefing requirements for ,department personnel who receive write or read access privileges as system owners across more than one platform of ,department information systems that hosts personal data related to or that may have an impact on operational security of ,department personnel4 7#b7 ,security debriefings ,the ,secretary shall ensure that personnel described in paragraph 7#a7 are provided regular security debriefings1 including after departing the ,department4 7#c7 ,notification of congress under certain circumstances ,not later than #cj days after the completion of the development of the standards1 training1 reporting1 and security debriefing requirements in paragraph 7#a7 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress details of the requirements4 ,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 facilities sustainment1 family housing projects and facilities1 and contributions to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program 7and authorizations of appropriations therefor7 shall expire on the later of-- 7#a7 ,october #a1 #bjbh2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbi4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to authorizations for military construction projects1 land acquisition1 family housing projects and facilities1 and contributions to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program 7and authorizations of appropriations therefor71 for which appropriated funds have been obligated before the later of-- 7#a7 ,october #a1 #bjbh2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for fiscal year #bjbi for military construction projects1 land acquisition1 family housing projects and facilities1 or contributions to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program4 #bjjc4 ,effective date ,titles ,,xxi through ,,xxvii shall take effect on the later of-- 7#a7 ,october #a1 #bjbe2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,xxi ,army ,military ,construction #baja4 ,authorized ,army construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bajc7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,state,installation,amount ,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 ,hawaii,pohakuloa ,training ,area#bj1jjj1jjj ,illinois,rock ,island ,arsenal#ej1jjj1jjj ,indiana,crane ,army ,ammunition ,plant#afa1jjj1jjj ,kansas,fort ,riley#ci1bjj1jjj ,kentucky,fort ,campbell#bab1jjj1jjj ,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#abh1jjj1jjj 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,united ,states ,army ,garrison ,ansbach#ib1jjj1jjj ,united ,states ,army ,garrison ,rheinland-,pfalz#fb1jjj1jjj ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands,united ,states ,army ,garrison ,kwajalein#afa1jjj1jjj #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 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army3 ,family ,housing ,country,installation or ,location,amount ,belgium,chivres ,air ,base#ade1jdb1jjj ,germany,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 facilities sustainment1 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 7b71 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 ,authorizations ,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 ,maint7#ajd1jjj1jjj ,,edi3 ,battalion ,trng ,cplx#b 7,,ops_/,veh ,maint7#fd1jjj1jjj ,japan,kadena ,air ,force ,base,vehicle ,maintenance ,shop#hj1jjj1jjj #bajg4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbe projects 7a7 ,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 the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bchb71 the ,secretary of the ,army may construct a barracks at ,smith ,barracks1 ,germany4 7b7 ,naval ,air ,station1 ,key ,west1 ,florida 7#a7 ,modification of project authority ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #baja7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bbab7 for ,naval ,air ,station ,key ,west1 ,florida1 for construction of a ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force ,south command and control facility1 the ,secretary of the ,army may construct a command and control facility in the amount of #cig1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,modification of project amounts 7,a7 ,project 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 #bbab7 is amended in the item relating to ,naval ,air ,station ,key ,west1 ,florida1 by striking #ij1jjj1jjj and inserting #cig1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,funding authorization ,the funding table in section #dfja of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bchb7 is amended in the item relating to ,naval ,air ,station ,key ,west1 ,florida1 ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force ,south command and control facility1 by striking #ij1jjj and inserting #cig1jjj4 7c7 ,fort ,cavazos1 ,texas 7#a7 ,modifications of project authority ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #baja7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bbab7 for ,fort ,cavazos1 ,texas1 for construction of ,motor ,pool #gj1 the ,secretary of the ,army may construct a vehicle maintenance shop4 7#b7 ,modification of project names and amounts 7,a7 ,project 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 #bbab7 is amended in the item relating to ,fort ,cavazos1 ,texas1 by striking #adg1jjj1jjj and inserting #fi1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,funding authorization ,the funding table in section #dfja of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bchc7 is amended in the items relating to ,fort ,cavazos1 ,texas1 by striking ,motor ,pool #gj and inserting ,vehicle ,maintenance ,shop4 ,,xxii ,navy ,military ,construction #bbja4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy and ,marine ,corps3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,state,installation or ,location,amount ,california,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,pendleton#aga1jbj1jjj ,naval ,air ,station ,lemoore#cii1faj1jjj ,naval ,base ,coronado#cjb1jjj1jjj ,naval ,base ,san ,diego#aed1hbj1jjj ,naval ,base ,ventura ,county#afd1jjj1jjj ,naval ,support ,activity ,monterey#dcj1jjj1jjj ,connecticut,naval ,submarine ,base ,new ,london#bee1jjj1jjj ,district of ,columbia,naval ,research ,laboratory#aeg1jjj1jjj ,florida,naval ,air ,station ,pensacola#afd1jjj1jjj ,guam,andersen ,air ,force ,base#gj1jgj1jjj ,joint ,region ,marianas#b1eee1jjj1jjj ,naval ,base ,guam#aje1iej1jjj ,naval ,base ,guam ,north ,finegayan ,telecommunications ,site#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,national ,maritime ,intelligence ,center#aad1jjj1jjj ,naval ,support ,facility ,indian ,head#ajf1jjj1jjj ,united ,states ,naval ,academy ,annapolis#hf1jjj1jjj ,nevada,naval ,air ,station ,fallon#dg1jjj1jjj ,north ,carolina,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,lejeune#dh1bhj1jjj ,pennsylvania,naval ,support ,activity ,mechanicsburg#hh1jjj1jjj ,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#abi1fbj1jjj 7b7 ,outside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects outside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installation or location outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amount1 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 ,construction and acquisition ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may construct or acquire family housing units 7including land acquisition and supporting facilities7 at the installations or locations1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy and ,marine ,corps3 ,family ,housing ,country,installation or ,location,amount ,japan,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,iwakuni#aa1bcj1jjj 7b7 ,improvements to military family housing units ,subject to section #bhbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed #fh1bcj1jjj4 7c7 ,planning and design ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed #c1hjf1jjj4 #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 facilities sustainment1 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 may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bbjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #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,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount ,california,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,pendleton ,,clb ,,meu ,complex #hc1ijj1jjj ,district of ,columbia,marine ,barracks ,washington,family ,housing ,improvements#aj1dae1jjj ,florida,marine ,corps ,support ,facility ,blount ,island,lighterage and ,small ,craft ,facility#fi1djj1jjj ,hawaii,marine ,corps ,base ,kaneohe,electrical ,distribution ,modernization#fd1ejj1jjj ,south ,carolina,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,beaufort,aircraft ,maintenance ,hangar#abb1fjj1jjj #bbje4 ,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 #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#aff1jjj1jjj ,hurlburt ,field#ff1jjj1jjj ,mac,dill ,air ,force ,base#gd1jjj1jjj ,tyndall ,air ,force ,base#dh1jjj1jjj ,georgia,moody ,air ,force ,base#di1ejj1jjj ,robins ,air ,force ,base#bh1jjj1jjj ,louisiana,barksdale ,air ,force ,base#aaf1jjj1jjj ,maryland,joint ,base ,anacostia-,bolling#ej1jjj1jjj ,massachusetts,hanscom ,air ,force ,base#ee1jjj1jjj ,mississippi,columbus ,air ,force ,base#ad1bjj1jjj ,missouri,whiteman ,air ,force ,base#abg1fjj1jjj ,new ,jersey,joint ,base ,mc,guire-,dix-,lakehurst#bc1jjj1jjj ,new ,mexico,cannon ,air ,force ,base#afi1jjj1jjj ,kirtland ,air ,force ,base#bcc1jjj1jjj ,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 ,tennessee,arnold ,air ,force#ag1ejj1jjj ,texas,dyess ,air ,force ,base#ij1hjj1jjj ,goodfellow ,air ,force ,base#aab1jjj1jjj ,utah,hill ,air ,force ,base#bej1jjj1jjj ,virginia,joint ,base ,langley-,eustis#di1jjj1jjj 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 facilities sustainment1 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 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 ,authorization ,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 ,authorization ,state_/,counrty,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 ,authorization ,state_/,counrty,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 fiscal year #bjbe project at ,f4,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base1 ,wyoming ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bcja7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bbbb7 for ,f4,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base1 ,wyoming1 for the ,ground ,based ,strategic ,deterrent ,utility ,corridor1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct #c1bai kilometers of telephone duct facility4 ,,xxiv ,defense ,agencies ,military ,construction #bdja4 ,authorized ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bdjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of ,defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,state,installation or ,location,amount ,alabama,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#bge1jjj1jjj ,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,lejeune#bhi1jjj1jjj ,pennsylvania,d,l,a ,distribution ,center ,susquehanna#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,united ,states ,army ,garrison ,rheinland-,pfalz#af1gjj1jjj ,united ,kingdom,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath#cig1ejj1jjj ,royal ,air ,force ,mildenhall#de1jjj1jjj #bdjb4 ,authorized ,energy ,resilience and ,conservation ,investment ,program projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bdjc7;a7 and available for energy conservation projects as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out energy conservation projects under chapter #agc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,,ercip ,projects3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,state,installation or ,location,amount ,california,armed ,forces ,reserve ,center ,mountain ,view#bj1fjj1jjj ,travis ,air ,force ,base #be1abj1jjj ,florida,marine ,corps ,support ,facility ,blount ,island #cj1ejj1jjj ,guam,joint ,region ,marianas#ec1jjj1jjj ,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#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 facilities sustainment1 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 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 ,photovoltaic1 and ,battery #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,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount ,alabama,redstone ,arsenal#a,,msic ,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 ,united ,states ,army ,reserve ,center1 ,conroe ,power ,generation and ,microgrid#i1fjj1jjj ,virginia,dam ,neck,s,o,f ,operations ,building ,addition#bf1fjj1jjj #bdjg4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbd projects 7a7 ,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 7b7 ,lake ,city ,army ,ammunition ,plant1 ,missouri 7#a7 ,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 vaporizers1 and controls4 7#b7 ,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 #hj1ajj1jjj 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 #iaa7 is amended in the items relating to ,lake ,city ,army ,ammunition ,plant1 ,missouri1 by striking #hj1ajj and inserting #hf1ejj4 #bdjh4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbe projects 7a7 ,joint ,base ,andrews1 ,maryland ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bdjb7;a7 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 facility1 which shall be entitled ,power ,generation and ,microgrid4 7b7 ,joint ,base ,mc,guire-,dix-,lakehurst1 ,new ,jersey ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bdjb7;a7 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 facility1 which shall be entitled ,power ,generation and ,microgrid4 ,,xxv ,international ,programs ,a ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program #beja4 ,authorized ,,nato construction and land acquisition projects ,the ,secretary of ,defense may make contributions for the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program as provided in section #bhjf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in an amount not to exceed the sum of the amount authorized to be appropriated for this purpose in section #bejb and the amount collected from the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization as a result of construction previously financed by the ,united ,states4 #bejb4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,,nato ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #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 ,army,camp ,humphreys,runway#ahj1jjj1jjj ,navy,pohang ,a,b,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 ,a,b,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 ,dining ,facility ,phase #baii1jjj1jjj ,army,powdiz,rotary ,wing ,aircraft ,maintenance ,hangar#ia1jjj1jjj ,air ,force,lask ,a,b,communication ,infrastructure#ah1jjj1jjj ,air ,force,wroclaw ,a,b,combined ,aerial ,port ,facilities#aaa1jjj1jjj ,air ,force,wroclaw ,a,b,contingency ,beddown ,area#ac1jjj1jjj ,air ,force,wroclaw ,a,b,hot ,cargo ,pad _/ ,munition ,handling _/ ,holding ,area#dd1jjj1jjj ,air ,force,wroclaw ,a,b,railhead and ,rail ,extension#bb1jjj1jjj ,,xxvi ,guard and ,reserve ,forces ,facilities #bfja4 ,authorized ,army ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,army ,national ,guard locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army ,national ,guard3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,state ,location,amount ,guam,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 ,base#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 location inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table3 ,army ,reserve3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,state,location,amount ,alabama,maxwell ,gunter#bh1jjj1jjj ,alaska,joint ,base ,elmendorf-,richardson#df1jjj1jjj ,illinois,fort ,sheridan#cf1jjj1jjj ,pennsylvania,new ,castle ,army ,reserve ,center#cj1jjj1jjj ,texas,conroe ,army ,reserve ,center#ab1jjj1jjj #bfjc4 ,authorized ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve location inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,state,location,amount ,texas,naval ,air ,station ,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 ,guard3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,state,location,amount ,alaska,eielson ,air ,force ,base#af1jjj1jjj ,joint ,base ,elmendorf-,richardson#df1jjj1jjj ,georgia,savannah_/,hilton ,head ,international ,airport#ch1djj1jjj ,iowa,sioux ,gateway ,airport#adh1jjj1jjj ,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 ,international ,airport#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 location inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force ,reserve3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,state,location,amount ,new ,york,niagara ,falls ,air ,reserve ,station#ed1jjj1jjj ,south ,carlina,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 military construction1 land acquisition1 and facilities sustainment for the ,guard and ,reserve ,forces1 and for contributions therefor1 under chapter #ahjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 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,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 ,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 #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 ,act1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 ,,xxviii ,military ,construction ,general ,provisions ,a ,military ,construction ,program #bhja4 ,requirement for the military departments to develop and annually update a #bj-year infrastructure improvement plan 7a7 ,submission ,commencing as part of the annual budget submission of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbg1 and every five years thereafter1 each ,secretary of a military department shall include with the defense budget materials for that fiscal year each of the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of the major lines of effort1 milestones1 and specific goals of the ,secretary concerned during the next #bj fiscal years relating to the improvement of infrastructure and facilities under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary1 including a detailed plan describing the objectives of that ,secretary to manage and improve such infrastructure and facilities during that period1 including utility systems 7electric1 water and wastewater systems1 energy distribution systems1 transportation1 and communication networks7 and all physical structures of a base or installation4 7#b7 ,a certification by that ,secretary that both the budget for that fiscal year and the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress in relation to such budget under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 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 that plan4 7#c7 ,an unaltered assessment by the service chief of the military department concerned with respect to the summary and plan under paragraph 7#a7 and the certification under paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,elements ,each plan submitted by a ,secretary of a military department under subsection 7a77#a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,with respect to the #bj-year period covered by the plan1 an identification of the major lines of effort1 milestones1 and specific goals of the ,secretary over such period relating to the improvement of infrastructure and facilities under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary4 7#b7 ,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 such year4 7#c7 ,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 the identification of required resources1 risks1 and stakeholders2 and 7#d7 regular reporting on progress to decision makers4 #bhjb4 ,increase of maximum amount for restoration or replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities ,section #bhed7;c77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj and inserting #aej1jjj1jjj4 #bhjc4 ,reauthorization and modification of special design-build authority for military construction projects ,section #cbda7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 ,any contract awarded under this subsection shall be considered to be a construction contract and shall be subject to the same oversight mechanisms to which construction contracts are subject under this title4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #bjjh each place it appears and inserting #bjcj4 #bhjd4 ,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 projects2 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 entitled ,science ,tech ,spotlight3 ,sustainable ,building ,technologies 7,,gao-#be-ajgica74 2 7#f7 in subsection 7g77#a71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7h71 as so redesignated1 in the first sentence1 by inserting before the period the following3 that is identified in the report published by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states on ,february #aa1 #bjbe1 and entitled ,science ,tech ,spotlight3 ,sustainable ,building ,technologies 7,,gao-#be-ajgica74 #bhje4 ,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 contained in the report published by the ,comptroller ,general in ,september #bjbd and titled ,military ,construction3 ,better ,information ,sharing ,would ,improve ,,dod's ,oversight 7,,gao-#bd-ajfdii72 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 #bhjf4 ,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-aei7 is amended by striking #aej days and inserting one year4 #bhjg4 ,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 #bhjh4 ,extension of authority for temporary expanded land acquisition for equine welfare 7a7 ,in general ,section #bhjd7;c7 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 #bhje note7 is amended by striking ,february #a1 #bjbf and inserting ,august #a1 #bjbf4 7b7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,february #bj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the use of the authority under section #bhjd7;c7 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 #bhje note74 #bhji4 ,prohibition on designation of military construction projects as part of military intelligence program ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall not designate any military construction project as being part of the military intelligence program4 #bhaj4 ,expansion of ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,program to include installations of the ,coast ,guard ,section #bcia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting 1 and with respect to ,coast ,guard-related projects1 the ,secretary1 with the concurrence of the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 after ,the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 7,a7 ,in considering grants1 agreements1 or other funding under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 with respect to community infrastructure supportive of a military installation of the ,coast ,guard1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek the concurrence of the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard with respect to assessing the selection and prioritization of the project concerned4 7,b7 ,a grant made under this section shall be available to support any ,coast ,guard mission authorized under section #hhh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dfh74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,for purposes of subsection 7d71 the term military installation includes an installation of the ,coast ,guard under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,homeland ,security44 ,b ,military ,housing #bhba4 ,improvements to annual reports of ,department of ,defense on waivers of privacy and configuration standards for covered military unaccompanied housing ,subsection 7b7 of section #bhef;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,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#f7 an assessment of whether a need for future waivers has been identified2 7#g7 a summary of the analysis performed by each military department to identify covered military unaccompanied housing that requires such waivers1 including a certification by the ,secretary of each military department that the list of waivers for that military department is complete and identifies all permanent party unaccompanied housing that does not meet covered privacy and configuration standards or standards of the ,department for health and safety2 7#h7 an action plan to bring covered military unaccompanied housing that requires such waivers into compliance with the standards of the ,department and a timeline for implementing the action plan2 7#i7 information about costs associated with the remediation options for covered military unaccompanied housing that requires such waivers1 including-- 7,a7 funding needs for military construction projects2 7,b7 funding needs for projects as part of facilities sustainment1 restoration1 and modernization2 and 7,c7 any resulting increases in the need for housing allowances for members of the armed forces that would otherwise be living in covered military unaccompanied housing2 and 7#aj7 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 entitled1 ,military ,barracks3 ,poor ,living ,conditions ,undermine ,quality of ,life and ,readiness 7,,gao-#bc-ajegig71 including the status of each military department in issuing service standards that meet covered privacy and configuration standards and standards of the ,department for health and safety for covered military unaccompanied housing4 4 #bhbb4 ,modification of ,housing ,requirements and ,market ,analysis to account for impact of civilians and contractors ,section #bhcg7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before the period the following3 1 including an accounting for impacts of civilians and contractors4 #bhbc4 ,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 #bhbd4 ,elimination of indoor residential mold in housing of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,study and report on health impacts of indoor residential mold 7#a7 ,study 7,a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall conduct a comprehensive study on the health effects of indoor residential mold growth in military unaccompanied housing or other housing on military installations1 using the most up-to-date scientific peer-reviewed medical literature4 7,b7 ,elements ,the study conducted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall ascertain-- 7i7 detailed information about harmful or toxigenic mold that may impact the military departments and individuals living on military installations1 as well as any toxin or toxic compound such mold can produce2 7ii7 the most accurate research-based methods of detecting harmful or toxigenic mold2 7iii7 improved understanding of the different health symptomology that can result from exposure to mold in indoor residential environments on military installations1 including military unaccompanied housing2 7iv7 the ability to conduct and the cost of conducting ongoing surveillance of the prevalence of idiopathic pulmonary hemorrhage in infants living on military installations2 and 7v7 longitudinal studies on the effects of indoor mold exposure in early childhood on the development of asthma and other respiratory illnesses of children living on military installations4 7#b7 ,reports required 7,a7 ,interim findings ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that contains the interim findings of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,final report ,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 final report detailing the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,implementation actions ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement mitigation measures at military installations found to have hazardous mold conditions following the submission of the interim findings under subsection 7a77#b77;,a74 7c7 ,construction requirements for new housing on military installations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 may develop model construction standards and techniques for preventing and controlling indoor residential mold in new residential properties on a military installation if existing facilities at the military installation are found to be inappropriately constructed for the environment4 7#b7 ,contents ,the model standards and techniques developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide for geographic differences in construction types and materials1 geology1 weather1 and other variables that may affect indoor residential mold levels in new buildings and on various military installations4 7#c7 ,consultation ,to the maximum extent possible1 model standards and techniques shall be developed under paragraph 7#a7 with the assistance of organizations involved in establishing national building construction standards and techniques4 7#d7 ,applicability to new construction and rehabilitation ,if the ,secretary of ,defense develops model construction standards and techniques under paragraph 7#a71 not later than one year after deciding to develop such standards and techniques1 the ,secretary shall include such model standards and techniques as a requirement for residential rehabilitation or new construction projects conducted by the ,department of ,defense with amounts appropriated to the ,department4 7d7 ,education for military health professionals ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include education for military health professions on mold-related illness1 including signs and symptoms of toxigenic mold exposure1 in recurring training received by miliary health practitioners at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary chooses4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,indoor residential mold ,the term indoor residential mold means any form of multi-cellular fungi found in water-damaged indoor environments and building materials1 including cladosporium1 penicillium1 alternaria1 aspergillus1 fusarium1 trichoderma1 memnoniella1 mucor1 stachybotrys chartarum1 streptomyces1 and epicoccumoften4 7#b7 ,military installation ,the term military installation has the meaning given that term in section #bhja7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,military unaccompanied housing ,the term military unaccompanied housing has the meaning given that term in section #bhga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,toxigenic mold ,the term toxigenic mold means any indoor mold growth that may be capable of producing a toxin or toxic compound1 including mycotoxins and microbial volatile organic compounds1 that can cause pulmonary1 respiratory1 neurological1 gastrointestinal1 or dermatological illnesses1 or other major adverse health impacts1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,institutes of ,health1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4 #bhbe4 ,requirement for disclosure of information relating to liability insurance and dispute resolutions relating to 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 ,the level of liability insurance coverage maintained by the landlord for all such housing units4 7,h7 ,the amount of any payments made to tenants by landlords relating to dispute resolutions4 4 #bhbf4 ,treatment of nondisclosure agreements with respect to privatized military housing ,section #bhij7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking 7#a7 ,a tenant or prospective tenant of a housing unit may not be required to sign and inserting ,a landlord may not request that a tenant1 former tenant1 or prospective tenant of a housing unit sign2 and 7,b7 in the first sentence1 by inserting or in connection with the provision of services related to the housing unit before the period2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c74 ,c ,land ,conveyances #bhca4 ,authorization to acquire through exchange or lease certain land used by the ,armed ,forces in ,hawaii 7a7 ,acquisition through exchange 7#a7 ,exchange authorized ,the ,secretary of each military department may acquire through exchange1 upon such terms and conditions as the ,secretary concerned determines appropriate1 all right1 title1 and interest in any land1 or any portion thereof1 that is1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 leased by the military department concerned from the ,state of ,hawaii2 or 7,b7 owned by the ,state of ,hawaii and subject to an easement benefitting the military department concerned4 7#b7 ,land for exchange ,to acquire land under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary concerned may-- 7,a7 exchange right1 title1 and interest in land under the jurisdiction and control of the ,secretary concerned1 or under the jurisdiction and control of the ,secretary of another military department with the consent of the ,secretary concerned1 located in the ,state of ,hawaii2 and 7,b7 convey such land and interests therein necessary to effect such an exchange4 7#c7 ,description of property ,the exact acreage and legal description of any land or interests in land to be exchanged under paragraph 7#a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary concerned4 7#d7 ,status of land ,land acquired through exchange by the ,secretary concerned under paragraph 7#a7 shall be administered by the ,secretary concerned4 7#e7 ,exchange of land in excess or below equal value 7,a7 ,exchanges in excess of equal value ,notwithstanding section #bhfi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the fair market value of the land conveyed by the ,secretary concerned under paragraph 7#b7 may exceed the fair market value of the land acquired by the ,secretary concerned under paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary concerned determines that it is in the public interest4 7,b7 ,exchanges below equal value 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 if the fair market value of the land and interests in land to be acquired under paragraph 7#a71 as determined by the ,secretary concerned1 is greater than fair market value of the land and interests in land to be conveyed under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary concerned may use funds made available to the ,secretary concerned on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act for military construction to provide payment or in-kind consideration to the ,state of ,hawaii in the amount of the difference in value4 7ii7 ,limitation on payment ,the amount of any payment or in-kind consideration provided under clause 7i7 may not exceed #b1ejj1jjj4 7iii7 ,in-kind consideration ,in-kind consideration provided under clause 7i7 may include services or provision of real property of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,lease 7#a7 ,lease authorized ,if the ,secretary concerned determines that exchange under subsection 7a7 is not appropriate or in the best interests of the military department concerned1 the ,secretary concerned may lease1 upon such terms and conditions as the ,secretary concerned determines appropriate1 any land1 or any portion thereof1 that is1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 leased by the military department concerned from the ,state of ,hawaii2 or 7,b7 owned by the ,state of ,hawaii and subject to an easement benefitting the military department concerned4 7#b7 ,duration of lease ,a lease entered into under paragraph 7#a7 may provide for a lease term of not more than #be years1 with options that extend the term to a total period of not more than #ej years4 7#c7 ,consideration under lease 7,a7 ,payment in excess of fair market rental value ,the ,secretary concerned may make rental payments under a lease entered into under paragraph 7#a7 that exceed fair market value of the land to be leased1 as determined by the ,secretary concerned1 if the ,secretary concerned determines that such payments are in the public interest4 7,b7 ,advance payment of rent ,a lease entered into under paragraph 7#a7 may authorize the payment of rent in advance4 7,c7 ,form of payment 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary concerned may provide for payment or in-kind consideration to the ,state of ,hawaii as consideration for a lease entered into under paragraph 7#a74 7ii7 ,in-kind consideration ,in-kind consideration provided under clause 7i7 may include services or provision of real property of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,source of funds for costs for early termination ,the costs associated with the early termination of a lease entered into under paragraph 7#a7 may be paid from-- 7,a7 authorizations available at the time the lease was executed2 7,b7 authorizations available at the time the ,united ,states terminates the lease2 or 7,c7 any combination thereof4 7c7 ,exemption from screening requirements ,the authority to convey land and interests therein under this section is exempt from any screening process required under section #bfif7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,sunset ,the authority to enter into any agreement for lease or acquisition through exchange under this section1 except for lease extensions1 shall expire on ,december #ca1 #bjca4 #bhcb4 ,report on land withdrawals 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the land withdrawals at ,fort ,greely and ,fort ,wainwright ,training ,ranges1 ,alaska1 and ,mc,gregor ,range1 ,fort ,bliss1 ,new ,mexico1 under subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #cjaa of the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act of #aiii 7title ,,xxx of ,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aac ,stat4 #hhi74 7b7 ,elements required ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the operational and training impacts should the land withdrawals described in subsection 7a7 not be renewed2 and 7#b7 any requested changes to those land withdrawals that would require an ,act of ,congress4 ,d ,other ,matters #bhda4 ,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 #bhdb4 ,designation of ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range at ,kwajalein ,atoll in the ,marshall ,islands 7a7 ,designation ,the ,ronald ,reagan ,ballistic ,missile ,defense ,test ,site located at ,kwajalein ,atoll in the ,marshall ,islands shall 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 considered 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-#ddj7 is repealed4 #bhdc4 ,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 joint base facility management workforce of the ,department of ,defense4 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 the facilities of jointly used installations in good working order2 7,b7 an assessment of the workforce levels needed to complete the workload identified under subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 information on workforce gaps1 if any1 that exist between current facility management workforce levels and the workforce levels identified in subparagraph 7,b7 and the reasons for the workforce gaps2 and 7,d7 a strategy on how to address workforce gaps1 including periodic reassessment of workforce levels and funding needs4 7b7 ,consolidated joint base instruction ,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 on the status of and reason for any delay in producing a draft ,department of ,defense instruction to establish policies for the management of jointly used military installations4 7c7 ,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 among supported and supporting components for maintenance of facilities of jointly used military installations1 and an assessment of any risk to mission readiness resulting from those funding levels4 #bhdd4 ,limitation on use of amounts for travel based on compliance with requirements related to minimum capital investment ,the ,secretary and each service chief of a military department 7including the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps with respect to the ,department of the ,navy and the ,chief of ,space ,operations with respect to the ,department of the ,air ,force7 may not use amounts appropriated to the ,department of ,defense for travel outside the continental ,united ,states if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that the military department is not in compliance with the requirements under section #bfhj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhde4 ,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 #bhdf4 ,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 the ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program for the purposes of procuring utility services through an areawide contract with a public utility provider for any services that support energy resilience and mission readiness of an installation of the ,department of ,defense 7in this section referred to as the pilot program74 7b7 ,duration ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out the pilot program during the one-year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the pilot program4 7c7 ,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 under the pilot program4 7d7 ,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 7e7 ,competition ,the pilot program shall include the development of a justification and approval template and waiver in accordance with part #f4cjb of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation that is used by all acquisition commands of the military departments in carrying out the pilot program4 7f7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #ij days after the termination of the pilot program1 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 ,department 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 section1 the terms areawide contract1 energy resilience1 and utility service have the meanings given those terms in section #bhaa7;b77#c7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bibj note74 #bhdg4 ,authorization for monetary contributions to the conveyees of utility systems for infrastructure improvements ,section #bfhh7k7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,codes1 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 without regard to 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 #bhdh4 ,prohibition on use of funds for development of ,greenbury ,point ,conservation ,area at ,naval ,support ,activity ,annapolis1 ,maryland 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbf may be used for any activity of the ,department of ,defense related to the construction of any project commencing on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act at ,greenbury ,point ,conservation ,area at ,naval ,support ,activity ,annapolis1 ,maryland1 that-- 7#a7 constructs a new golf course at ,greenbury ,point ,conservation ,area2 7#b7 limits public access to ,greenbury ,point ,conservation ,area2 or 7#c7 is in violation of section #bhee of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gff74 7b7 ,outside funds prohibited ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not use any funds from sources outside the ,department of ,defense to make improvements to ,greenbury ,point ,conservation ,area at ,naval ,support ,activity ,annapolis1 ,maryland4 #bhdi4 ,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 ,title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #cjgajh the following new section3 #cjgaji4 ,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 this chapter7 constructed during the applicable periods4 7b7 ,application of certain authority to ,capehart and ,wherry era ,navy and ,air ,force military family housing ,the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may apply the authority and standards contained in the document titled ,program ,comment for ,capehart and ,wherry ,era ,housing and ,associated ,structures and ,landscape ,features 7#aidi-aifb7 7published on ,november #ah1 #bjje7 7#gj ,fed4 ,reg4 #fiiei7 to all military housing 7including privatized military housing under subchapter ,,iv of this chapter7 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 this chapter7 constructed after #aige located on a military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,navy or the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 7d7 ,report ,as part of each report of the ,navy or the ,air ,force required under section #c7;c7 of ,executive ,order #acbhg 7#ed ,u4,s4,c4 #cjfaja note71 the ,secretary of the ,navy or the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 as the case may be1 shall submit to the ,advisory ,council on ,historic ,preservation a report on the implementation of this section4 7e7 ,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 by the ,secretary of the ,army or the ,chair of the ,advisory ,council on ,historic ,preservation4 4 ,c ,department of ,energy national security authorizations and other authorizations ,,xxxi ,department of ,energy national security programs ,a ,national security programs and authorizations #caja4 ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #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 #dj1jjj1jjj4,project #bf-;,d-#eaj ,product ,realization ,infrastructure for ,stockpile ,modernization1 ,lawrence ,livermore ,national ,laboratory1 #ae1jjj1jjj4,project #bf-;,d-#eab ,,lansce ,modernization ,project 7,,lamp71 ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 #bj1jjj1jjj4,project #bf-;,d-#eac ,combined ,radiation ,environments for ,survivability ,testing1 ,sandia ,national ,laboratories1 #eb1bdh1jjj4,project #bf-;,d-#ead ,,nif ,enhanced ,fusion ,yield ,capability1 ,lawrence ,livermore ,national ,laboratory1 #bf1jjj1jjj4,project #bf-;,d-#ecj ,east ,side ,office ,building1 #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 ,subpart ,a of part ,,vi of subtitle ,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter3 #eeb ,atomic energy defense ,chapter #eeb--;,atomic energy defense ,sec4 #efja4 ,definitions4 ,,subchapter ,i--,organizational ,matters ,sec4 #efaa4 ,naval ,nuclear ,propulsion ,program4 ,sec4 #efab4 ,management structure for nuclear security enterprise4 ,sec4 #efac4 ,monitoring of industrial base for nuclear weapons components1 subsystems1 and materials 4 ,sec4 #efad4 ,common financial reporting system for the nuclear security enterprise 4 ,sec4 #efae4 ,restriction on licensing requirement for certain defense activities and facilities4 ,sec4 #efaf4 ,establishment of ,center for ,security ,technology1 ,analysis1 ,response1 and ,testing4 ,,subchapter ,,ii--,nuclear ,weapons ,stockpile ,matters ,,part ,a--,stockpile ,stewardship and ,weapons ,production ,sec4 #efba4 ,stockpile stewardship program4 ,sec4 #efbb4 ,portfolio management framework for ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration 4 ,sec4 #efbc4 ,stockpile stewardship criteria4 ,sec4 #efbd4 ,nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship1 management1 and responsiveness plan4 ,sec4 #efbe4 ,major warhead refurbishment program 4 ,sec4 #efbf4 ,stockpile management program4 ,sec4 #efbg4 ,annual assessments and reports to the ,president and ,congress regarding the condition of the ,united ,states nuclear weapons stockpile4 ,sec4 #efbh4 ,form of certifications regarding the safety or reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile4 ,sec4 #efbi4 ,nuclear test ban readiness program4 ,sec4 #efcj4 ,requirements for specific request for new or modified nuclear weapons4 ,sec4 #efca4 ,testing of nuclear weapons4 ,sec4 #efcb4 ,manufacturing infrastructure for refabrication and certification of nuclear weapons stockpile4 ,sec4 #efcc4 ,acceleration of depleted uranium manufacturing processes 4 ,sec4 #efcd4 ,reports on critical difficulties at national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities4 ,sec4 #efce4 ,selected acquisition reports and independent cost estimates and reviews of certain programs and facilities4 ,sec4 #efcf4 ,advice to ,president and ,congress regarding safety1 security1 and reliability of ,united ,states nuclear weapons stockpile4 ,sec4 #efcg4 ,notification of certain regulations that impact the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration 4 ,sec4 #efch4 ,plutonium pit production capacity4 ,sec4 #efci4 ,certification of completion of milestones with respect to plutonium pit aging 4 ,sec4 #efdj4 ,authorization of workforce development and training partnership programs within ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration 4 ,sec4 #efda4 ,stockpile responsiveness program4 ,sec4 #efdb4 ,long-term plan for meeting national security requirements for unencumbered uranium4 ,sec4 #efdc4 ,plan for domestic enrichment capability to satisfy ,department of ,defense uranium requirements 4 ,sec4 #efdd4 ,incorporation of integrated surety architecture4 ,sec4 #efde4 ,w#ic nuclear warhead acquisition process4 ,sec4 #efdf4 ,earned value management and technology readiness levels for life extension programs4 ,,part ,b--,tritium ,sec4 #efea4 ,tritium production program4 ,sec4 #efeb4 ,tritium recycling4 ,sec4 #efec4 ,modernization and consolidation of tritium recycling facilities 4 ,,subchapter ,,iii--,proliferation matters ,sec4 #effa4 ,authority to conduct program relating to fissile materials4 ,sec4 #effb4 ,completion of material protection1 control1 and accounting activities in the ,russian ,federation 4 ,sec4 #effc4 ,disposition of weapons-usable plutonium at ,savannah ,river ,site4 ,sec4 #effd4 ,disposition of surplus defense plutonium at ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina4 ,sec4 #effe4 ,acceleration of removal or security of fissile materials1 radiological materials1 and related equipment at vulnerable sites worldwide4 ,sec4 #efff4 ,acceleration of replacement of cesium blood irradiation sources 4 ,sec4 #effg4 ,international agreements on nuclear weapons data4 ,sec4 #effh4 ,international agreements on information on radioactive materials4 ,sec4 #effi4 ,defense nuclear nonproliferation management plan4 ,sec4 #efgj4 ,information relating to certain defense nuclear nonproliferation programs4 ,sec4 #efga4 ,annual ,selected ,acquisition ,reports on certain hardware relating to defense nuclear nonproliferation4 ,,subchapter ,,iv--,defense ,environmental ,cleanup ,matters ,,part ,a--,defense environmental cleanup ,sec4 #efha4 ,defense environmental cleanup account4 ,sec4 #efhb4 ,classification of defense environmental cleanup as capital asset projects or operations activities 4 ,sec4 #efhc4 ,requirement to develop future use plans for defense environmental cleanup4 ,sec4 #efhd4 ,future-years defense environmental cleanup plan4 ,sec4 #efhe4 ,accelerated schedule for defense environmental cleanup activities4 ,sec4 #efhf4 ,defense environmental cleanup technology program4 ,sec4 #efhg4 ,other programs relating to technology development4 ,sec4 #efhh4 ,report on defense environmental cleanup expenditures4 ,sec4 #efhi4 ,public participation in planning for defense environmental cleanup4 ,sec4 #efij4 ,policy of ,department of ,energy regarding future defense environmental management matters 4 ,sec4 #efia4 ,estimation of costs of meeting defense environmental cleanup milestones required by consent orders4 ,sec4 #efib4 ,public statement of environmental liabilities4 ,,part ,b--,closure of facilities ,sec4 #egja4 ,reports in connection with permanent closures of ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facilities4 ,sec4 #egjb4 ,defense site acceleration completion 4 ,sec4 #egjc4 ,sandia ,national ,laboratories 4 ,sec4 #egjd4 ,plan for deactivation and decommissioning of nonoperational defense nuclear facilities4 ,,part ,c--,hanford ,reservation1 ,washington ,sec4 #egaa4 ,safety measures for waste tanks at ,hanford ,nuclear ,reservation4 ,sec4 #egab4 ,hanford waste tank cleanup program reforms4 ,sec4 #egac4 ,river protection project4 ,sec4 #egad4 ,notification regarding air release of radioactive or hazardous material4 ,,part ,d--,savannah ,river ,site1 ,south ,carolina ,sec4 #egba4 ,accelerated schedule for isolating high-level nuclear waste at the ,defense ,waste ,processing ,facility1 ,savannah ,river ,site4 ,sec4 #egbb4 ,multi-year plan for clean-up4 ,sec4 #egbc4 ,continuation of processing1 treatment1 and disposal of legacy nuclear materials4 ,,subchapter ,v--,safeguards and security matters ,,part ,a--,safeguards and security ,sec4 #egca4 ,prohibition on international inspections of ,department of ,energy facilities unless protection of restricted data is certified4 ,sec4 #egcb4 ,restrictions on access to national security laboratories by foreign visitors from sensitive countries4 ,sec4 #egcc4 ,background investigations of certain personnel at ,department of ,energy facilities4 ,sec4 #egcd4 ,department of ,energy counterintelligence polygraph program4 ,sec4 #egce4 ,notice to congressional committees of certain security and counterintelligence failures within atomic energy defense programs4 ,sec4 #egcf4 ,annual report and certification on status of security of atomic energy defense facilities4 ,sec4 #egcg4 ,protection of certain nuclear facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft4 ,sec4 #egch4 ,reporting on penetrations of networks of contractors and subcontractors4 ,,part ,b--,classified information ,sec4 #egda4 ,review of certain documents before declassification and release4 ,sec4 #egdb4 ,protection against inadvertent release of restricted data and formerly restricted data4 ,sec4 #egdc4 ,supplement to plan for declassification of restricted data and formerly restricted data4 ,sec4 #egdd4 ,protection of classified information during laboratory-to-laboratory exchanges4 ,sec4 #egde4 ,identification in budget materials of amounts for declassification activities and limitation on expenditures for such activities4 ,,subchapter ,,vi--,personnel matters ,,part ,a--,personnel management ,sec4 #egea4 ,authority for appointment of certain scientific1 engineering1 and technical personnel4 ,sec4 #egeb4 ,whistleblower protection program4 ,sec4 #egec4 ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facilities workforce restructuring plan4 ,sec4 #eged4 ,authority to provide certificate of commendation to ,department of ,energy and contractor employees for exemplary service in stockpile stewardship and security4 ,,part ,b--,education and training ,sec4 #egfa4 ,executive management training in ,department of ,energy4 ,sec4 #egfb4 ,stockpile stewardship recruitment and training program4 ,sec4 #egfc4 ,fellowship program for development of skills critical to the nuclear security enterprise4 ,,part ,c--,worker safety ,sec4 #egga4 ,worker protection at nuclear weapons facilities4 ,sec4 #eggb4 ,safety oversight and enforcement at defense nuclear facilities4 ,sec4 #eggc4 ,program to monitor department of energy workers exposed to hazardous and radioactive substances4 ,sec4 #eggd4 ,programs for persons who may have been exposed to radiation released from ,hanford ,nuclear ,reservation4 ,sec4 #egge4 ,use of probabilistic risk assessment to ensure nuclear safety of facilities of the ,administration and the ,office of ,environmental ,management4 ,sec4 #eggf4 ,notification of nuclear criticality and non-nuclear incidents4 ,,subchapter ,,vii--,budget and financial management matters ,,part ,a--,recurring national security authorization provisions ,sec4 #egha4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #eghb4 ,reprogramming4 ,sec4 #eghc4 ,minor construction projects4 ,sec4 #eghd4 ,general plant projects 4 ,sec4 #eghe4 ,limits on construction projects4 ,sec4 #eghf4 ,fund transfer authority4 ,sec4 #eghg4 ,conceptual and construction design4 ,sec4 #eghh4 ,authority for emergency planning1 design1 and construction activities4 ,sec4 #eghi4 ,scope of authority to carry out plant projects4 ,sec4 #egij4 ,availability of funds4 ,sec4 #egia4 ,transfer of defense environmental cleanup funds4 ,sec4 #egib4 ,transfer of weapons activities funds4 ,sec4 #egic4 ,funds available for all national security programs of the ,department of ,energy4 ,sec4 #egid4 ,notification of cost overruns for certain ,department of ,energy projects4 ,sec4 #egie4 ,life-cycle cost estimates of certain atomic energy defense capital assets4 ,sec4 #egif4 ,use of best practices for capital asset projects and nuclear weapon life extension programs 4 ,sec4 #egig4 ,matters relating to critical decisions4 ,sec4 #egih4 ,unfunded priorities of the ,administration4 ,sec4 #egii4 ,review of adequacy of nuclear weapons budget4 ,sec4 #ehjj4 ,improvements to cost estimates informing analyses of alternatives4 ,,part ,b--,penalties ,sec4 #ehja4 ,restriction on use of funds to pay penalties under environmental laws4 ,sec4 #ehjb4 ,restriction on use of funds to pay penalties under ,clean ,air ,act4 ,,part ,c--,other matters ,sec4 #ehaa4 ,reports on financial balances for atomic energy defense activities4 ,sec4 #ehab4 ,independent acquisition project reviews of capital assets acquisition projects4 ,,subchapter ,,viii--,administrative matters ,,part ,a--,contracts ,sec4 #ehba4 ,costs not allowed under covered contracts4 ,sec4 #ehbb4 ,prohibition and report on bonuses to contractors operating defense nuclear facilities4 ,sec4 #ehbc4 ,assessments of emergency preparedness of defense nuclear facilities4 ,sec4 #ehbd4 ,contractor liability for injury or loss of property arising out of atomic weapons testing programs4 ,sec4 #ehbe4 ,notice-and-wait requirement applicable to certain third-party financing arrangements4 ,sec4 #ehbf4 ,publication of contractor performance evaluations leading to award fees4 ,sec4 #ehbg4 ,enhanced procurement authority to manage supply chain risk4 ,sec4 #ehbh4 ,cost-benefit analyses for competition of management and operating contracts4 ,,part ,b--,research and development ,sec4 #ehca4 ,laboratory-directed research and development programs4 ,sec4 #ehcb4 ,laboratory-directed research and development4 ,sec4 #ehcc4 ,funding for laboratory directed research and development 4 ,sec4 #ehcd4 ,charges to individual program1 project1 or activity4 ,sec4 #ehce4 ,limitations on use of funds for laboratory directed research and development purposes4 ,sec4 #ehcf4 ,report on use of funds for certain research and development purposes4 ,sec4 #ehcg4 ,critical technology partnerships and cooperative research and development centers4 ,sec4 #ehch4 ,university-based research collaboration program4 ,sec4 #ehci4 ,limitation on establishing an enduring bioassurance program within the administration4 ,,part ,c--,facilities management ,sec4 #ehda4 ,transfers of real property at certain ,department of ,energy facilities4 ,sec4 #ehdb4 ,engineering and manufacturing research1 development1 and demonstration by managers of certain nuclear weapons production facilities4 ,sec4 #ehdc4 ,activities at covered nuclear weapons facilities 4 ,sec4 #ehdd4 ,pilot program relating to use of proceeds of disposal or utilization of certain department of energy assets4 ,sec4 #ehde4 ,department of ,energy energy parks program4 ,sec4 #ehdf4 ,authority to use passenger carriers for contractor commuting4 ,,part ,d--,other matters ,sec4 #ehea4 ,payment of costs of operation and maintenance of infrastructure at ,nevada ,national ,security ,site4 ,sec4 #eheb4 ,university-based defense nuclear policy collaboration program4 #efja4 ,definitions ,except as otherwise provided1 in this chapter3 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 term congressional defense committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#e7 ,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#f7 ,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#g7 ,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#h7 ,the term ,nuclear ,weapons ,council means the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council established by section #agi4 7#i7 ,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#aj7 ,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 ,i ,organizational ,matters #efaa4 ,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 #efab4 ,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 #efac4 ,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 #efad4 ,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 #efab1 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 #efae4 ,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 #efaf4 ,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 ,,ii ,nuclear ,weapons ,stockpile ,matters ,a ,stockpile ,stewardship and ,weapons ,production #efba4 ,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 #efbb4 ,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 #efbc4 ,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 #efbd4 ,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 #efda4 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 #efbf1 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 #efbg2 7,k7 mechanisms for allocating funds for activities under the stockpile management program required by section #efbf1 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 #efbf2 7,m7 the status1 plans1 activities1 budgets1 and schedules for carrying out the stockpile responsiveness program under section #efda2 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 #efda2 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 #efbc7;a72 and 7,c7 the criteria developed under section #efbc7;a7 7including any updates to such criteria74 7#c7 ,an assessment of the stockpile stewardship program under section #efba7;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 #efda 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 #efbe4 ,major warhead refurbishment program ,in fiscal year #bjae and subsequent fiscal years1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to the congressional defense committees 7as defined in #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aja7;a77#af77 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 #efbf4 ,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 #efcj1 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 #efbg4 ,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 #efcb 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 #efda1 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 #efbh4 ,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 #efbi4 ,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 #efcj4 ,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 #efca4 ,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 #efcb4 ,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 #efcc4 ,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 #efcd4 ,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 #efbg7;f7 for the year in which such report is submitted4 #efce4 ,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 #egid7;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 #egid7;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 #efcf4 ,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 #efcd1 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 #efcg4 ,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 #efch4 ,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 #efci4 ,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 #efdj4 ,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 #efch4 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 #efda4 ,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 #efba and the stockpile management program under section #efbf1 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 #efdb4 ,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 #efdc4 ,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 #efdd4 ,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 #efde4 ,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 #efda4 #efdf4 ,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 ,b ,tritium #efea4 ,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 #efeb4 ,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 #efec4 ,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 ,,iii ,proliferation matters #effa4 ,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 #effb4 ,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 #effc4 ,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 #effd4 ,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 #effe4 ,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 #efff4 ,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 #effg4 ,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 #effh4 ,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 #effi4 ,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 #effe7;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 #efgj7;a74 7#af7 ,a summary of the assessments conducted under section #efgj7;b77#a74 7#ag7 ,such other matters as the ,administrator considers appropriate4 #efgj4 ,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 #efga4 ,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 ,,iv ,defense ,environmental ,cleanup ,matters ,a ,defense environmental cleanup #efha4 ,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 #efhb4 ,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 #efhc4 ,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 #efhd4 ,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 #efhe4 ,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 #efhf4 ,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 #efhg4 ,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 #efhh4 ,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 #efhi4 ,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 #efij4 ,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 #efia4 ,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 #efib4 ,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 ,b ,closure of facilities #egja4 ,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 #egjb4 ,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 #effd4 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 #egjc4 ,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 #egjd4 ,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 ,c ,hanford ,reservation1 ,washington #egaa4 ,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 #egab4 ,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 #egac4 ,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 #egad4 ,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 ,d ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,south ,carolina #egba4 ,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 #egbb4 ,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 #egbc4 ,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 ,v ,safeguards and security matters ,a ,safeguards and security #egca4 ,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 #egcb4 ,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 chapter7 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 chapter74 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 #egcc4 ,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 #egcd4 ,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 #egce4 ,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 #egcf4 ,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 #egcg4 ,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 #egch4 ,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 ,b ,classified information #egda4 ,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 #egdb4 ,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 #egdc4 ,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 #egdb4 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 #egdb7;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 #egdb1 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 #egdb4 #egdd4 ,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 #egde4 ,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 ,,vi ,personnel matters ,a ,personnel management #egea4 ,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 #egeb4 ,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 #egec4 ,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 #eged4 ,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 ,b ,education and training #egfa4 ,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 #egfb4 ,stockpile stewardship recruitment and training program 7a7 ,conduct of program 7#a7 ,as part of the stockpile stewardship program established pursuant to section #efba1 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 #egfc4 ,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 ,c ,worker safety #egga4 ,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 #eggb4 ,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 #eggc4 ,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 #egec7;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 #eggd4 ,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 #egge4 ,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 #eggf4 ,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 ,,vii ,budget and financial management matters ,a ,recurring national security authorization provisions #egha4 ,definitions ,in this part3 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 #eghb4 ,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 #eghc4 ,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 #eghd4 ,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 #eghc as a plant project for which the approved total estimated cost does not exceed the minor construction threshold and for purposes of section #eghe as a construction project with a current estimated cost of less than a minor construction threshold4 #eghe4 ,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 #eghf4 ,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 #eghg4 ,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 #eghh4 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 #eghh4 ,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 #eghg7;b77#b7 does not apply to emergency planning1 design1 and construction activities conducted under this section4 #eghi4 ,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 #egij4 ,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 #egia4 ,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 #eghb 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 #egib4 ,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 #eghb 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 #egic4 ,funds available for all national security programs of the ,department of ,energy ,subject to the provisions of appropriation ,acts and section #eghb1 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 #egid4 ,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 #efce7;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 major alteration project 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 #egie4 ,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 #egif4 ,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 #egig4 ,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 #egih4 ,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 #egii4 ,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 #ehjj4 ,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 ,b ,penalties #ehja4 ,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 #ehjb4 ,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 ,c ,other matters #ehaa4 ,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 #egha7 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 #ehab4 ,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 ,,viii ,administrative matters ,a ,contracts #ehba4 ,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 #ehbb4 ,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 #ehbc4 ,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 #ehbd4 ,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 #ehbe4 ,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 #ehbf4 ,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 #ehbg4 ,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 #ehbh4 ,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 ,b ,research and development #ehca4 ,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 #ehcb4 ,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 #ehcc4 ,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 #ehcd4 ,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 #ehce4 ,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 #ehca7;c7 to cover the costs of general and administrative overhead for the laboratory4 #ehcf4 ,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 #ehcg4 ,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 #ehch4 ,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 #ehci4 ,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 ,c ,facilities management #ehda4 ,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 #ehdb4 ,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 #ehdc4 ,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 #ehdd4 ,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 #ehde4 ,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 #ehdf4 ,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 ,d ,other matters #ehea4 ,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 #eheb4 ,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 #ehch4 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 ,division ,d of the ,bob ,stump ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjc 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #djja et seq474 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 #efja2 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 #egii2 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 #efch2 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 #efja4 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 #efce and #efga 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 #efja 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 #efja 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 #efaa 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 #efab 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 #efja 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 #efja 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 #efja 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 #efba 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 #efbd 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 #efcj 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 #efja 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 #efch 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 #effd 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 #egcb7;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 #efja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #caab4 ,adjustment to plutonium pit production capacity ,section #dbai of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,overall capacity ,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 #bjbe1 produces no fewer than #aj war reserve plutonium pits2 7,c7 during #bjbf1 produces no fewer than #bj war reserve plutonium pits2 7,d7 during #bjbg1 produces no fewer than #cj war reserve plutonium pits2 7,e7 during #bjbi1 produces no fewer than #ej war reserve plutonium pits2 and 7,f7 during #bjcb and subsequent years1 produces no fewer than #hj war reserve plutonium pits4 7#b7 ,site specific full production rate targets ,in meeting the annual production rate requirement under paragraph 7#a77;,f71 the ,secretary of ,energy shall ensure that-- 7,a7 no fewer than #cj war reserve plutonium pits are produced annually at ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico2 7,b7 no fewer than #ej war reserve plutonium pits are produced annually at the ,savannah ,river ,plutonium ,processing ,facility1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina2 and 7,c7 total annual production quantities exceeding #hj war reserve plutonium pits are allocated to each site as necessary to meet ,department of ,defense requirements4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #bjcj and inserting #bjcb4 #caac4 ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,rapid ,capabilities ,development ,office 7a7 ,repeal ,section #dbbj of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;b7 is repealed4 7b7 ,assistant ,deputy ,administrator for ,rapid ,capabilities ,development ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end of subtitle ,a the following new section3 #cbbc4 ,office of ,rapid ,capabilities ,development 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,administration an ,office of ,rapid ,capabilities ,development 7referred to in this section as the ,office71 which shall be led by an ,assistant ,deputy ,administrator for ,rapid ,capabilities ,development 7referred to in this section as the ,assistant ,deputy ,administrator74 7#b7 ,assistant ,deputy ,administrator 7,a7 ,senior ,executive ,service ,the position of the ,assistant ,deputy ,administrator shall be a ,senior ,executive ,service position 7as defined in section #cacb7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code74 7,b7 ,duties ,the ,assistant ,deputy ,administrator shall report to the ,board established under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,mission ,the primary objective of the ,office shall be to expedite the development and fielding of technologies and weapon systems in support of ,united ,states strategic deterrence requirements1 as determined by the ,president or the ,secretary of ,defense4 ,in achieving this objective1 the office shall-- 7#a7 leverage defense-wide and ,administration technology development efforts and existing capabilities to achieve improved deterrence and operational effects2 7#b7 provide integration and technical support to ,department of ,defense1 the ,administration1 or other activities of the ,united ,states ,government2 7#c7 identify and pursue opportunities to accelerate operationally-focused capabilities through advanced prototyping2 and 7#d7 explore innovative1 cost-effective material and non-material solutions to defeat rapidly-evolving nuclear and radiological threats4 7c7 ,board of ,directors 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,office shall be governed by a ,board of ,directors of 7referred to in this section as the ,board71 which shall be composed of the following members3 7,a7 ,the ,administrator4 7,b7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs4 7,c7 ,the ,deputy ,commander of ,united ,states ,strategic ,command4 7,d7 ,the ,joint ,staff ,director for ,strategy1 ,plans1 and ,policy 7,j#e74 7,e7 ,the ,director of ,navy ,strategic ,systems ,programs4 7,f7 ,the ,deputy ,commander of ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command4 7#b7 ,chair ,the ,chair of the ,board shall be the ,administrator4 7#c7 ,organization and tasking 7,a7 ,operations ,the ,board shall operate on a consensus basis and issue taskings directly to the ,assistant ,deputy ,administrator as necessary to achieve the mission objectives outlined in subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,submissions to ,board 7i7 ,submissions from the ,assistant ,deputy ,administrator ,the ,assistant ,deputy ,administrator may submit research and development proposals for ,board consideration if such proposals support the mission objectives outlined in subsection 7b74 7ii7 ,submissions from ,members ,members of the ,board may submit-- 7,i7 research and development proposals for ,board consideration2 and 7,,ii7 proposals on behalf of organizations that are not members of the ,board if such proposals support the mission objectives outlined in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,staff ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the ,assistant ,deputy ,administrator has sufficient numbers of personnel with competence in technical1 programmatic1 and other appropriate matters necessary to carry out the functions required by this section4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to obviate or otherwise alter the requirements for the development of new or modified nuclear weapons outlined by section #dbji of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bebi74 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administration ,the term ,administration1 with respect to any authority1 duty1 or responsibility provided by this section1 does not include the ,office of ,naval ,reactors4 7#b7 ,prototyping ,the term prototyping means the development of any physical or virtual model used to evaluate the technical or manufacturing feasibility or military utility of a technology1 process1 concept1 end item1 or system4 4 #caad4 ,review and assessment of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,enterprise ,blueprint 7a7 ,review and assessment ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chair of the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council shall initiate within the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council a review of the ,enterprise ,blueprint and assess-- 7#a7 the adequacy of the projected future infrastructure to meet anticipated ,department of ,defense requirements2 and 7#b7 the feasibility of executing the ,enterprise ,blueprint for a period of #be years beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf1 the ,chair of the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical1 and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on-- 7#a7 the conclusions of the review and assessment described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 any recommended modifications to the infrastructure recapitalization plans or future capabilities described in the ,enterprise ,blueprint necessary to meet future ,department of ,defense requirements2 and 7#c7 any other information the ,chair determines to be relevant4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,nuclear ,weapons ,council ,the term ,nuclear ,weapons ,council means the council established by section #agi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,enterprise ,blueprint ,the term ,enterprise ,blueprint means the document entitled ,,nnsa ,enterprise ,blueprint1 published in ,october #bjbd by the ,department of ,energy and the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 #caae4 ,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 #f4c or ,phase #c1 as appropriate after ,administration2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting prior to entry into ,phase #f4c after project2 and 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 the results of the review conducted by the ,director of ,cost ,estimating and ,program ,evaluation are consistent with section #cbba7;d77#a77;,f7 of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaa7;d77#a77;,f774 4 #caaf4 ,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 #caag4 ,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 #bjbf and inserting #bjcf4 #caah4 ,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 shall 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 ,other matters #caba4 ,national security positions within the ,department of ,energy ,any position of the ,department of ,energy requiring the performance of duties funded under ,office of ,management and ,budget functional subcategory #jec1 ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,activities1 shall be considered as a position that is necessary to meet national security responsibilities4 #cabb4 ,office of ,environmental ,management program-wide performance metrics for reducing risk 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a 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 #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #b 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 #cabc4 ,office of ,environmental ,management integrated radioactive waste disposal planning and optimization 7a7 ,radioactive waste disposal optimization analyses 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a 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 and its predecessor agencies and managed by the ,office of ,environmental ,management4 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 achieved-- 7i7 considering regulatory constraints2 and 7ii7 if key regulatory constraints were lifted or altered2 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 ,reporting ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the optimization analysis required by subsection 7a71 the nationwide disposal plan required by subsection 7b71 and the initial activities of the forum established pursuant to subsection 7c74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,complex ,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 ,integrated ,the term integrated means inclusive of all radioactive waste across the complex4 7#c7 ,optimal ,the term optimal means the best possible outcome1 such as the lowest cost or highest profit1 while following specific rules and limitations4 7#d7 ,regulatory constraints ,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 ,management that could reasonably be the subject of negotiation with ,federal or ,state regulatory agencies4 #cabd4 ,report on future activities and resources for the delivery of specialized infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #ae1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter until ,february #ae1 #bjdf1 the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on future activities and resources for the delivery of specialized infrastructure with demands across the nuclear stockpile1 global security1 and naval nuclear propulsion missions1 which shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of infrastructure investments necessary in the #e fiscal years following the fiscal year of the report1 including-- 7,a7 the cost estimates and schedules for such infrastructure investments2 7,b7 the impacts to workforce requirements of the ,administration2 7,c7 the status of any reviews required by the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act for such infrastructure investments2 7,d7 an explanation of the targeted needs addressed by such infrastructure investments2 and 7,e7 a summary of progress made towards achieving such infrastructure investments4 7#b7 ,for fiscal year #bjbg and each subsequent fiscal year1 an explanation of any changes in cost estimates and schedules for the projects listed in the assessment required by paragraph 7#a7 for the prior fiscal year4 7#c7 ,an assessment of infrastructure investments necessary in the #f to #ae fiscal years following the fiscal year of the report1 including-- 7,a7 an estimated schedule for such infrastructure investments2 and 7,b7 an explanation of the targeted needs addressed by such infrastructure investments4 7#d7 ,for fiscal year #bjbg and each subsequent fiscal year1 an explanation of any changes in cost estimates and schedules for the projects listed in the assessment required by paragraph 7#c7 for the prior fiscal year4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the infrastructure investments necessary in the #af to #be fiscal years following the fiscal year of the report1 including an explanation of the targeted needs such infrastructure investments are addressing4 7#f7 ,for fiscal year #bjbg and each subsequent fiscal year1 an explanation of any changes in cost estimates and schedules for the projects listed in the assessment required by paragraph 7#e7 for the prior fiscal year4 7b7 ,form ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administration ,the term ,administration means the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,subcommittee on ,energy and ,water ,development of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,subcommittee on ,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,specialized infrastructure ,the term specialized infrastructure means any facility-- 7,a7 that supports the nuclear stockpile mission1 including capabilities to handle and process-- 7i7 special nuclear materials2 7ii7 radioactive1 hazardous1 and specialized materials2 7iii7 non-nuclear unique components2 and 7iv7 assembled nuclear weapons2 7,b7 that supports the global security mission of the ,administration2 or 7,c7 that supports naval spent fuel management1 nuclear material testing and examination1 and functional nuclear laboratory consolidation for naval nuclear propulsion4 ,,xxxii ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board #cbja4 ,authorization ,there are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf1 #de1jjj1jjj for the operation of the ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board under chapter #ba of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhf et seq474 ,d ,funding tables #djja4 ,authorization of amounts in funding tables 7a7 ,in general ,whenever a funding table in this division specifies a dollar amount authorized for a project1 program1 or activity1 the obligation and expenditure of the specified dollar amount for the project1 program1 or activity is hereby authorized1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7b7 ,merit-based decisions ,a decision to commit1 obligate1 or expend funds with or to a specific entity on the basis of a dollar amount authorized pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be based on merit-based selection procedures in accordance with the requirements of sections #cbja and #djbd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or on competitive procedures2 and 7#b7 comply with other applicable provisions of law4 7c7 ,relationship to transfer and programming authority ,an amount specified in the funding tables in this division may be transferred or reprogrammed under a transfer or reprogramming authority provided by another provision of this ,act or by other law4 ,the transfer or reprogramming of an amount specified in such funding tables shall not count against a ceiling on such transfers or reprogrammings under section #ajja of this ,act or any other provision of law1 unless such transfer or reprogramming would move funds between appropriation accounts4 7d7 ,applicability to classified annex ,this section applies to any classified annex that accompanies this ,act4 7e7 ,oral or written communications ,no oral or written communication concerning any amount specified in the funding tables in this division shall supersede the requirements of this section4 ,,xli ,,procurement #daja4 ,,procurement ,,sec4 #daja4 ,,procurement 7,in ,thousands of ,dollars7 ,line,item,f,y #bjbf ,request,senate ,authorized 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,,types#bah1hggbah1hgg #ai,,precision ,,artillery ,,munitions#bh1iiebh1iie #bj;,,artillery ,,propellants1 ,,fuzes ,,and ,,primers1 ,,all#afh1gcgafh1gcg ,,mines #ba,,mines ,,clearing ,,chargers1 ,,all ,,types#db1gdhdb1gdh #bb;,,close ,,terrain ,,shaping ,,obstacle#g1hfjg1hfj ,,rockets #bd,,shoulder ,,launched ,,munitions1 ,,all ,,types#df1jhidf1jhi #be,,rocket1 ,,hydra #gj1 ,,all ,,types#cd1hcfcd1hcf ,,other ,,ammunition #bf;,,cad_/,,pad1 ,,all ,,types#ab1edcab1edc #bg;,,demolition ,,munitions1 ,,all ,,types#ba1djiba1dji #bh;,,grenades1 ,,all ,,types#ef1ecjef1ecj #bi,,signals1 ,,all ,,types#cf1hdfcf1hdf #cj,,simulators1 ,,all ,,types#aj1hbaaj1hba ,,miscellaneous #cb;,,ammo ,,components1 ,,all ,,types#d1jhdd1jhd #cd;,,items ,,less ,,then #e ,,million 7,,ammo7#af1giiaf1gii #ce;,,ammunition ,,peculiar ,,equipment#af1baiaf1bai #cf;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation 7,,ammo7#ah1fjjah1fjj #cg;,,closeout ,,liabilities#ajbajb ,,production ,,base ,,support #dj;,,industrial ,,facilities#a1jhd1faaa1ccd1faa ,modernization of organic industrial base#bej1jjj #da;,,conventional ,,munitions ,,demilitarization#aee1jejaee1jej #db;,,arms ,,initiative#c1hhec1hhe ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,army#c1gcd1bcec1ihd1bce ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,army ,,tactical ,,vehicles #b;,,family ,,of ,,semitrailers#acb1gicacb1gic #f;,,ground ,,mobility ,,vehicles 7,,gmv7#cjh1fbjcjh1fbj #i;,,joint ,,light ,,tactical ,,vehicle ,,family ,,of ,,vehicl#de1hdjgi1hdj ,infantry ,squad ,vehicle ,procurement#cd1jjj #aj,,truck1 ,,dump1 #bj,t 7,,cce7#ag1jjjcj1ejf ,heavy ,dump ,trucks#ac1ejf #aa;,,family ,,of ,,medium ,,tactical ,,veh 7,,fmtv7#he1dijhe1dij #ab;,,family ,,of ,,cold ,,weather ,,all-,,terrain ,,vehicle 7,c#ch1jjach1jja #ac;,,firetrucks ,,associated ,,firefighting ,,equip#ci1gfaci1gfa #ad;,,family ,,of ,,heavy ,,tactical ,,vehicles 7,,fhtv7#bjb1jjibjb1jji #ai,,tactical ,,wheeled ,,vehicle ,,protection ,,kits#b1ffjb1ffj #bj,,modification ,,of ,,in ,,svc ,,equip#ih1gbhih1gbh ,,non-,,tactical ,,vehicles #bc,,nontactical ,,vehicles1 ,,other#h1dfbh1dfb ,,comm--,,joint ,,communications #bi,,tactical ,,network ,,communication#hff1cdghff1cdg #ca;,,jcse ,,equipment 7,,usrdecom7#e1chie1chi ,,comm--,,satellite ,,communications #cb,,satellite ,,communications#aad1ggjaad1ggj #cf;,,defense ,,enterprise ,,wideband ,,satcom ,,systems#fe1eiafe1eia #ci;,,assured ,,positioning1 ,,navigation ,,and ,,timing#bab1dfibab1dfi ,,comm--,,combat ,,communications #df;,,handheld ,,manpack ,,small ,,form ,,fit 7,,hms7#dgh1dcedgh1dce #dh;,,army ,,link #af ,,systems#acc1hcfacc1hcf #ea,,unified ,,command ,,suite#bj1jajbj1jaj #eb;,,cots ,,communications ,,equipment#bjg1djbbjg1djb #ed;,,army ,,communications ,,electronics#aaj1fghaaj1fgh ,,comm--,,intelligence ,,comm #ef;,,ci ,,automation ,,architecture-,,intel#ae1bijae1bij #eh,,multi-,,domain ,,intelligence#ajh1feeajh1fee ,,information ,,security #fj;,,information ,,system ,,security ,,program-,,issp#hbfhbf #fa;,,communications ,,security 7,,comsec7#abe1igjabe1igj #ff;,,biometric ,,enabling ,,capability 7,,bec7#fefe ,,comm--,,base ,,communications #gj;,,information ,,systems#bji1cghbji1cgh #gb;,,base ,,emergency ,,communication#ej1aggej1agg #gd;,,installation ,,info ,,infrastructure ,,mod ,,program#dci1cgcdci1cgc ,,elect ,,equip--,,tact ,,int ,,rel ,,act 7,,tiara7 #gh,,titan#bcf1cadbcf1cad #ha;,,collection ,,capability#b1iceb1ice #hc;,,dcgs-,a-,,intel#a1jhga1jhg #he,,trojan#cg1ifheh1efh ,,africom3 ,,cram capabilities#bj1fjj #hf,,mod ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equip 7,,intel ,,spt7#bj1eihacd1cgf ,,an_/,,tpq-#ec ,counterfire ,target ,acquisition ,radar#aac1ggh ,,elect ,,equip--,,electronic ,,warfare 7,,ew7 #ia;,,air ,,vigilance 7,,av7#i1gcai1gca #ic;,,family ,,of ,,persistent ,,surveillance ,,cap4#ae1chbaae1chb ,,centcom3 aerostat sensors#ajj1jjj #id;,,counterintelligence_/,,security ,,countermeasures#h1bhch1bhc ,,elect ,,equip--,,tactical ,,surv4 7,,tac ,,surv7 #if,,sentinel ,,mods#dfb1jajdfb1jaj #ig,,night ,,vision ,,devices#baa1jefbaa1jef #ih,,small ,,tactical ,,optical ,,rifle ,,mounted ,,mlrf#b1aaab1aaa #ii;,,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#afe1cieafe1cie #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#gbc1ahggbc1ahg #aad;,,fire ,,support ,c#b ,,family#c1chic1chi #aae;,,air ,,msl ,,defense 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,,outfits#ad1ahdad1ahd ,,combat ,,service ,,support ,,equipment #aec;,,heaters ,,and ,,ecu',s#ad1bhhad1bhh #aef;,,ground ,,soldier ,,system#agh1hejagh1hej #aeg,,mobile ,,soldier ,,power#ae1gbiae1gbi #aei;,,field ,,feeding ,,equipment#d1ejjd1ejj #afj;,,cargo ,,aerial ,,del ,,personnel ,,parachute ,,system#fa1bbdfa1bbd #afa;,,family ,,of ,,engr ,,combat ,,and ,,construction ,,sets#jcg1fae ,hydraulic ,excavator 7,,hyex7#g1ihj ,,tractor ,,full ,,tracked1 ,,med ,t-#i 7,medium ,dozer7#bi1fce ,,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#cc1idiaeh1idi ,,msv-,l #bx ships per year#abe1jjj 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