,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #dcf #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #dghd ,report ,no4 #aai-abg ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,june #ae1 #bjbf,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 #bjbg 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 #bjbg4 #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,t,i,t,l,e ,i--,procurement,subtitle ,a--,authorization of appropriations,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,army programs,sec4 #aaa4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,infantry ,squad ,vehicle program4,sec4 #aab4 ,inclusion of ,army ,national ,guard in ,army ,arctic strategy and force structure4,subtitle ,c--,navy programs,sec4 #aba4 ,modification and extension of procurement authorities for certain amphibious shipbuilding programs4,sec4 #abb4 ,funding for refueling and complex overhauls of the ,u4,s4,s4 ,john ,c4 ,stennis and ,u4,s4,s4 ,harry ,s4 ,truman4,sec4 #abc4 ,vessel construction manager and commercial design and construction requirements for cable laying and repair ships4,sec4 #abd4 ,conveyance of ,f-#ad;,d ,tomcat aircraft from the ,navy to the ,u4,s4 ,space and rocket center commission in ,huntsville1 ,alabama4,sec4 #abe4 ,prohibition on destruction or scrapping of ,world ,war ,,ii-era aircraft4,sec4 #abf4 ,procurement authority for ,e-#b;,d ,advanced ,hawkeye aircraft program4,subtitle ,d--,air ,force programs,sec4 #aca4 ,modification of inventory requirements for ,air ,force fighter aircraft4,sec4 #acb4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,f-#ce aircraft4,sec4 #acc4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,f-#ae;,,ex aircraft4,sec4 #acd4 ,,mq-#i aircraft4,sec4 #ace4 ,airborne warning and control system aircraft4,sec4 #acf4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending submission of report on acquisition strategy for ,airborne ,command ,post capability4,sec4 #acg4 ,mobility capabilities strategic plan4,sec4 #ach4 ,extension of requirement and prohibition related to ,c-#acj aircraft4,,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 ,improving the requirement for an alternative test and evaluation pathway for designated defense acquisition programs4,sec4 #bab4 ,development1 test1 evaluation1 demonstration1 and transition to production of alternative low-cost weapon systems4,sec4 #bac4 ,modification to the advisory role of the ,,jason scientific advisory group4,sec4 #bad4 ,modified and streamlined process for developing1 negotiating1 and concluding certain international agreements4,sec4 #bae4 ,repeal of authority relating to temporary hiring of students and university faculty4,sec4 #baf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,test ,resource ,management ,center containerized instrumentation programs pending report on a common architecture for unmanned maritime test instrumentation4,sec4 #bag4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering travel4,sec4 #bah4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,integrated ,combat ,systems of the ,department of the ,navy4,sec4 #bai4 ,limitation on the use of travel funds for the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4,sec4 #bbj4 ,codification of ,department of ,defense ,research ,security ,program4,sec4 #bba4 ,codification of ,department of ,defense ,science1 ,technology1 and ,innovation ,board4,sec4 #bbb4 ,alternative programs to expand inventory of air defense interceptors4,sec4 #bbc4 ,improvements to personnel management authority to attract experts in science1 engineering1 and certain other disciplines at ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency4,sec4 #bbd4 ,extension of limitation on availability of funds for fundamental research collaboration with certain academic institutions4,subtitle ,c--,plans1 reports1 and other matters,sec4 #bca4 ,assessment framework for future quantum computing programs4,sec4 #bcb4 ,execution of the ,additive ,manufacturing for ,rocket ,propellant systems4,sec4 #bcc4 ,report on emerging technology and cognitive warfare4,sec4 #bcd4 ,department of ,defense electronics requirements study4,,title ,,iii--,operation and ,maintenance,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations,sec4 #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,energy and ,environment,sec4 #caa4 ,modifications to ,advanced ,nuclear ,transition ,working ,group4,sec4 #cab4 ,prioritization of deployment of expeditionary solid waste disposal systems4,sec4 #cac4 ,authorization of sustainable aviation fuel procurement4,sec4 #cad4 ,grid resiliency and energy redundancy4,sec4 #cae4 ,mandatory grid impact and infrastructure power requirements for enhanced use leases4,sec4 #caf4 ,storage capacity enhancements4,sec4 #cag4 ,revision of policy on use of open-air burn pits not controlled by ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #cah4 ,assessment of energy supplied to installations and operational forces of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #cai4 ,requirement of notice on updates to public dashboard on remediation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4,sec4 #cbj4 ,revisions to technical assistance for public participation in defense environmental restoration activities4,sec4 #cbj;,a4 ,study on contracting process of ,department of ,defense for remediation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4,sec4 #cbj;,b4 ,initiation of remedial actions with respect to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4,subtitle ,c--,logistics and ,sustainment,sec4 #cba4 ,implementation of ,comptroller ,general recommendations on exercises and wargames in the ,indo-,pacific region4,sec4 #cbb4 ,integration of unmanned systems into the ,installation ,physical ,security ,program4,sec4 #cbc4 ,guidance regarding governance structure of organic industrial base of the ,army4,sec4 #cbd4 ,extension of deadline for designation of roles and responsibilities relating to sustainment and readiness of certain naval surface vessels4,sec4 #cbe4 ,acquisition and sustainment strategy for spare parts for low mission capable aircraft4,sec4 #cbf4 ,helicopter support for ,kwajalein ,atoll and ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range1 ,marshall ,islands4,sec4 #cbg4 ,capital expenditure write-offs for ,department of ,defense depots and arsenals4,sec4 #cbh4 ,modification of requirements relating to production in factories or arsenals owned by the ,united ,states4,subtitle ,d--,reports,sec4 #cda4 ,report on strategy to maintain and upgrade conventional munitions storage facilities4,sec4 #cdb4 ,risk assessment of air traffic control systems of ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters,sec4 #cea4 ,modification of depots for which minimum capital investment is required4,sec4 #ceb4 ,implementation of ,department of ,defense ,inspector ,general recommendations relating to evaluation of management of canine welfare under military working dog program4,sec4 #cec4 ,prohibition on operation of connected vehicles of concern on military installations and other property of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #ced4 ,limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4,sec4 #cee4 ,limitation on use of travel funds for ,secretary of the ,air ,force until briefing on ,west ,lab ,project at ,lincoln ,laboratory4,sec4 #cef4 ,naming of certain assets of the ,department of ,defense in the ,commonwealth of ,virginia4,sec4 #ceg4 ,administrative requirements for ,military ,aviation and ,installation ,assurance ,clearinghouse4,,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 ,notification requirements for delayed promotions4,sec4 #ejb4 ,temporary withholding of officer nominations and promotion recommendations4,sec4 #ejc4 ,enhanced authority for early discharges4,sec4 #ejd4 ,officer retirement determinations4,sec4 #eje4 ,retirement of regular ,navy warrant officers and ,marine ,corps ,marine ,gunner warrant officers for years of service4,sec4 #ejf4 ,authority to improve retention for permanent professors of the ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college4,sec4 #ejg4 ,congressional notification of relief or early departure of certain general and flag officers4,subtitle ,b--,reserve component management,sec4 #eaa4 ,clarification on computation of total years of service4,sec4 #eab4 ,authorized strengths for ,navy ,reserves and ,marine ,corps ,reserves on full-time reserve component duty4,sec4 #eac4 ,national ,guard military technician 7dual status7 conversions and phase-out4,sec4 #ead4 ,study and analysis for enhanced maritime surge maintenance1 repair1 and production capacity4,subtitle ,c--,general ,service ,authorities and military records,sec4 #eba4 ,remote personnel processing in the military departments4,sec4 #ebb4 ,repeal of sunset of authority relating to non-medical counseling services for military families4,sec4 #ebc4 ,guidance on public disclosure of personally identifiable information for certain members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ebd4 ,prohibition on reduction in the number of personnel assigned to a service review agency4,sec4 #ebe4 ,reauthorization of temporary authority to develop and provide additional recruitment incentives4,sec4 #ebf4 ,relief for former service members requesting review of discharge or dismissal on the basis of post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury related to combat or military sexual trauma4,sec4 #ebg4 ,modification of whistleblower protections4,sec4 #ebh4 ,authority for collection of personally identifiable information regarding prospective recruits4,sec4 #ebi4 ,modification of service obligations for cadets obtaining employment as professional athletes4,sec4 #ebi;,a4 ,requirement of equal opportunity1 racial neutrality1 and exclusive use of merit in military personnel actions4,sec4 #ebi;,b4 ,prohibition on participation of males in athletic programs or activities1 and males entering privacy spaces1 at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls4,sec4 #ebi;,c4 ,modification of provisions related to diversity1 equity1 and inclusion4,sec4 #ebi;,d4 ,sex-neutral occupational performance standards4,subtitle ,d--,military ,justice and other legal matters,sec4 #eca4 ,wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images4,sec4 #ecb4 ,expansion of victim access to ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ecc4 ,technical amendment to completion of appellate review under article #eg of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4,sec4 #ecd4 ,review of courts-martial records4,sec4 #ece4 ,authority of special trial counsel to enter into pretrial agreements with respect to certain offenses occurring before effective date of military justice reforms4,sec4 #ecf4 ,clarification of court of criminal appeals review of sentencing4,sec4 #ecg4 ,updating subpoena authority for military investigations4,sec4 #ech4 ,extension of ,special ,victims' ,counsel services to domestic violence victims4,sec4 #eci4 ,treatment of hazing under ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4,sec4 #eci;,a4 ,notification of the issuance or termination of military protective orders to victims of domestic violence or sexual assault4,sec4 #eci;,b4 ,military domestic violence emergent housing policy4,sec4 #eci;,c4 ,annual report on findings of the ,department-wide review of the military legal system4,sec4 #eci;,d4 ,clarification of authority to order to active-duty certain persons subject to the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice for matters relating to offenses during specified periods incident to inactive-duty training4,sec4 #eci;,e4 ,inapplicability to retired members of punitive articles affecting political speech4,subtitle ,e--,member education1 training1 and transition,sec4 #eda4 ,limitation on authority to reorganize the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4,sec4 #edb4 ,discharge of midshipmen for unsatisfactory conduct or inaptitude4,sec4 #edc4 ,modification to program on encouragement of postseparation public and community service4,sec4 #edd4 ,limited authority to waive time-in-grade requirement for service academy graduates detailed as students at law schools4,sec4 #ede4 ,elimination of the right of cadets to automatic reexamination4,sec4 #edf4 ,revision to decision timeframe for expedited transfers at the military service academies4,sec4 #edg4 ,establishment of program to promote participation of foreign students in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4,sec4 #edh4 ,designation of senior official for military-to-civilian transition4,sec4 #edi4 ,payment of tuition for off-duty training or education4,sec4 #edi;,a4 ,improvement of transition of medics in the ,armed ,forces to the civilian workforce in health care occupations4,sec4 #edi;,b4 ,standards and requirements for institutions of higher learning seeking to participate in ,department of ,defense education programs4,sec4 #edi;,c4 ,government copyright for work produced at ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university4,sec4 #edi;,d4 ,promoting the use of standardized testing at military service academies and ,do,d,e,a schools4,sec4 #edi;,e4 ,department of ,defense-wide hate symbol policy and recruiter and workforce training requirement4,subtitle ,f--,military family readiness and dependents' education,p,a,r,t ,i--,dependents' education,sec4 #eea4 ,certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of military and civilian personnel4,sec4 #eeb4 ,educational technologists at ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity schools4,,part ,,ii--,child care and related matters,sec4 #eee4 ,expansion of eligible child care providers for ,department of ,defense programs4,sec4 #eef4 ,standardized reporting on ,department of ,defense child care readiness4,sec4 #eeg4 ,update to pay system for child and youth programs operated by nonappropriated fund instrumentalities4,,part ,,iii--,other matters,sec4 #efa4 ,department of ,defense ,fellowship ,program for ,military ,spouses4,sec4 #efb4 ,consideration in member assignments process of colocation of members and civilian employee spouses4,sec4 #efc4 ,review of ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program4,sec4 #efd4 ,improved counseling and access to information relating to foster care for military families4,sec4 #efe4 ,reporting on gaps between senior and junior enlisted security forces that could hinder effective oversight and leadership at ,protection ,level ,one locations4,subtitle ,g--,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps,sec4 #ega4 ,update of guidance and evaluation of ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps instructor pay scale4,sec4 #egb4 ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps programs in ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity schools4,subtitle ,h--,decorations and other awards1 miscellaneous reports1 and other matters,sec4 #eha4 ,authorization for award of the ,distinguished-,service ,cross to ,isaac ,ike ,camacho for acts of valor in ,vietnam4,sec4 #ehb4 ,authorization for award of the ,distinguished-,service ,cross for ,joseph ,p4 ,lynch for acts of valor in the ,republic of ,vietnam4,sec4 #ehc4 ,submission to ,congress of information for consideration of certain military awards4,sec4 #ehd4 ,medal of ,honor review procedures and reconsideration and upgrade requirements4,sec4 #ehe4 ,time limitations4,sec4 #ehf4 ,production of award files4,,title ,,vi--,,compensation ,,and ,,other ,,personnel ,b,e,n,e,f,i,t,s,subtitle ,a--,pay and ,allowances,sec4 #fja4 ,modification of reimbursement of expenses relating to travel for inactive-duty training and muster duty4,sec4 #fjb4 ,fiscal year #bjbg increase in military basic pay4,sec4 #fjc4 ,reimbursement of costs of long commutes for members assigned to remote or isolated installations in areas without affordable housing4,subtitle ,b--,special and ,incentive ,pay,sec4 #faa4 ,one-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities4,sec4 #fab4 ,increase in maximum amount of aviation bonus4,sec4 #fac4 ,authorization of board certification incentive pay for veterinary comparative medicine officers4,sec4 #fad4 ,modification of bonus authority for ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps cadets and midshipmen4,sec4 #fae4 ,increase in maximum amounts of hostile fire pay and imminent danger pay4,sec4 #faf4 ,medical providers qualified to recertify catastrophic injuries or illnesses qualifying members for special compensation4,subtitle ,c--,commissary and ,exchange ,benefits,sec4 #fba4 ,authorized patrons of commissary and exchange stores4,sec4 #fbb4 ,modification of operating expenses of commissary stores4,sec4 #fbc4 ,pilot program on access of civilian employees to commissary stores4,subtitle ,d--,other ,matters,sec4 #fca4 ,authority for shipment and storage of privately owned vehicles of members moving between authorized locations4,sec4 #fcb4 ,reimbursement of guardianship costs incurred as a result of relocations4,sec4 #fcc4 ,provision of counseling on housing for members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #fcd4 ,special priority travel authorization for personnel stationed at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4,sec4 #fce4 ,program to assist members in obtaining personal driver's licenses4,sec4 #fcf4 ,student loan relief for members of ,selected ,reserve4,sec4 #fcg4 ,enhancement of ,air ,force rated officer retention demonstration program4,sec4 #fch4 ,pilot program on career intermissions for certain ,air ,force fighter aircrew4,,title ,,vii--,health ,care,subtitle ,a--,,tricare and ,other ,health ,care ,benefits,sec4 #gja4 ,digital system for beneficiary assistance at military medical treatment facilities and through managed care support contractors4,sec4 #gjb4 ,expansion of access to dental care for certain dependents4,sec4 #gjc4 ,expansion of eligibility for hearing aids to include children of retired members of the ,uniformed ,services enrolled in family coverage under ,,tricare ,select4,sec4 #gjd4 ,evaluation of inclusion of additional accrediting bodies for purposes of qualifications for licensure of mental health professionals under ,,tricare ,program4,sec4 #gje4 ,improvement of provider directory accuracy for specialty care providers under the ,,tricare program4,sec4 #gjf4 ,modification of requirement to provide start-up time for certain ,,tricare contractors4,sec4 #gjg4 ,corrections to pilot program for supplemental coverage relating to cancer4,sec4 #gjh4 ,coverage of cranial orthotic devices for deformational plagiocephaly under ,,tricare program4,sec4 #gji4 ,technical amendments to the ,public ,health ,service ,act4,sec4 #gaj4 ,licensure of mental health professionals in ,,tricare ,program4,sec4 #gaa4 ,requirements relating to wellness checks for health and welfare of certain members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gab4 ,requirement to offer medical chaperones during sensitive medical examinations4,sec4 #gac4 ,pilot program on reciprocal access to health care facilities1 personnel1 and services of ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4,sec4 #gad4 ,medical screening for members of the ,armed ,forces who served at data masked or classified locations4,sec4 #gae4 ,medical testing and related services for firefighters of ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,b--,health ,care ,administration,sec4 #gba4 ,development of capability prototype on secure access to health record for members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gbb4 ,inventory and annual catchment area assessment of military-civilian health care partnerships4,sec4 #gbc4 ,requirement for review before actions to downsize1 realign1 or reduce scope of services at military medical treatment facilities4,sec4 #gbd4 ,policy on provider notification to commanders regarding imminent risk of suicide for members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gbe4 ,authority over ,defense ,health ,program4,sec4 #gbf4 ,enterprise ,revenue ,cycle ,improvement ,initiative4,sec4 #gbg4 ,notification to licensing and medical boards of ,states in case of investigation or misconduct4,sec4 #gbh4 ,additional review of disclosure requirements under processes and forms relating to health care provider credentialing and privileging of ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #gbi4 ,expansion of ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record4,sec4 #gcj4 ,pilot program on modernization of drug testing using voice-based risk assessment4,subtitle ,c--,combat and ,operational ,health ,support,sec4 #gda4 ,establishment of ,joint ,disease and ,non-,battle ,injury ,surveillance and ,readiness ,system4,sec4 #gdb4 ,preservation of dedicated aeromedical evacuation capability of ,medical ,service ,corps of the ,army4,sec4 #gdc4 ,establishment of partnership program between ,united ,states1 ,indo-,pacific region1 and ,arctic region for military trauma care1 disease and non-battle injury1 health systems support1 and research4,sec4 #gdd4 ,aerial transport and ,department of ,defense-wide capability for high-consequence infectious diseases4,sec4 #gde4 ,requirement for annual large-scale combat casualty estimation report4,sec4 #gdf4 ,report on the organization1 performance1 and standardization of emergency medical services within the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #gdg4 ,expansion of health care license portability for medical providers of the ,national ,guard4,sec4 #gdh4 ,joint forces medical capabilities development and standardization4,sec4 #gdi4 ,expansion of authorities to enable interoperability among military health care professionals of the ,united ,states and partner countries4,sec4 #gej4 ,task force on international agreements for ,indo-,pacific medical partnerships4,sec4 #gea4 ,pilot program for ,indo-,pacific regional medical data sharing4,subtitle ,d--,reports and ,other ,matters,sec4 #gfa4 ,review of chaperone policies within facilities of the ,defense ,health ,agency4,sec4 #gfb4 ,unfunded priorities report of the ,defense ,health ,agency4,sec4 #gfc4 ,evaluation of certain research related to menopause1 perimenopause1 or mid-life women's health4,sec4 #gfd4 ,notification of material failure at military medical treatment facilities affecting patient care4,sec4 #gfe4 ,study on military health system4,sec4 #gff4 ,establishment of ,warfighter ,performance ,optimization ,initiative1 ,total ,force ,fitness4,sec4 #gfg4 ,military ,family ,limb ,loss and ,limb ,difference ,support ,program4,sec4 #gfh4 ,briefing on primary care provided at military medical treatment facilities on installations of the ,air ,force4,sec4 #gfi4 ,assessment of access1 fairness1 and transparency under ,,tricare pharmacy benefits program4,sec4 #ggj4 ,comptroller ,general review of influenza vaccine requirements of ,department of ,defense4,,title ,,viii--,acquisition policy1 acquisition management1 and related matters ,subtitle ,a--,acquisition policy and management,sec4 #hja4 ,multi-year procurement for certain munitions4,sec4 #hjb4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending report on and revisions of software acquisition pathway implementation4,sec4 #hjc4 ,report on multiyear procurement4,sec4 #hjd4 ,modifications to technical data rights4,sec4 #hje4 ,accountability and training for defense acquisition4,subtitle ,b--,amendments to general contracting authorities1 procedures1 and limitations,sec4 #haa4 ,consolidation and rationalization of restrictions on procurement from certain foreign countries4,sec4 #hab4 ,requirements for information relating to supply chain risk4,sec4 #hac4 ,limitations on certain missile contracts or other agreements4,sec4 #had4 ,limitations on the centralized commercial item capability4,sec4 #hae4 ,limitations relating to capital distributions for defense contractors4,sec4 #haf4 ,prohibition of procurement of molybdenum1 gallium1 or germanium from non-allied foreign nations and authorization for production from recovered material4,sec4 #hag4 ,other transaction authority reporting4,sec4 #hah4 ,limitation on procurement of cut flowers and cut greens4,sec4 #hai4 ,audit and mitigation of covered cellular modules in the ,department of ,defense systems and infrastructure4,sec4 #hbj4 ,improving transparency of foreign influence on ,department of ,defense contractors4,sec4 #hba4 ,reporting of price increases4,sec4 #hbb4 ,late submission of cost and pricing data as invalid defense to contract price reductions for defective cost or pricing data4,subtitle ,c--,industrial base matters,sec4 #hca4 ,establishment of the ,supply ,chain ,risk ,management ,integration ,cell4,sec4 #hcb4 ,expansion of reverse engineering authority for prototype projects4,sec4 #hcc4 ,competition requirement for certain munitions4,sec4 #hcd4 ,analyses of certain activities for action to address sourcing and industrial capacity4,sec4 #hce4 ,regulations applicable to wearing optional combat boots4,sec4 #hcf4 ,report on domestic nonavailability determinations granted for critical materials4,sec4 #hcg4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending information on the small unmanned aircraft system industrial base4,sec4 #hch4 ,energetics industrial base roadmap4,sec4 #hci4 ,supply chain1 capability1 and capacity study of high-demand items in the textile industrial base4,sec4 #hdj4 ,pilot program on providing subsidies for combat boots4,sec4 #hda4 ,cross-functional team for the textile industrial base4,sec4 #hdb4 ,assessing and addressing risk related to adversarial capital4,sec4 #hdc4 ,modifications to requirement for public reporting of ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #hdd4 ,amendments to requirements pertaining to printed circuit boards4,sec4 #hde4 ,report on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a strategic partnership on defense industrial priorities between the ,united ,states and ,israel4,sec4 #hdf4 ,prohibition on the use of ,chinese-manufactured optical fiber by the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #hdg4 ,promoting the ,united ,states drone industrial base4,sec4 #hdh4 ,pilot program for domestic antimony and copper production for defense applications4,sec4 #hdi4 ,full accountability for ,chinese military companies4,subtitle ,d--,small business matters,sec4 #hfa4 ,department of ,defense ,mentor-,protege ,program4,sec4 #hfb4 ,,apex ,accelerator funding4,sec4 #hfc4 ,test program for negotiation of comprehensive small business subcontracting plans4,sec4 #hfd4 ,application of the bona fide place of business to certain contracts4,subtitle ,e--,other matters,sec4 #hga4 ,technical corrections related to ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf provisions4,sec4 #hgb4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending implementation of certain requirements relating to munitions4,sec4 #hgc4 ,repeal of amendments providing for submission by subcontract offeror of recent price history in satisfaction of cost or pricing data requirements4,sec4 #hgd4 ,competitive procedures for certain pharmaceutical contracts4,sec4 #hge4 ,enhancement of defense supply chain resilience and secondary source qualification4,sec4 #hgf4 ,limitation pending ,army conformance with portfolio acquisition executive requirements4,sec4 #hgg4 ,procurement of medical countermeasures for overseas personnel of the ,department of ,defense for acute radiation syndrome and thermal burns4,sec4 #hgh4 ,procurements on behalf of the ,department of ,defense by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for planning1 design1 and construction projects4,sec4 #hgi4 ,leasing of vessels1 aircraft1 and combat vehicles4,sec4 #hhj4 ,prohibition on modems or routers acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by ,china4,sec4 #hha4 ,prohibition on television acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by ,china4,sec4 #hhb4 ,prohibition for defense contractors providing sensitive information related to synthetic biology to foreign entities of concern4,sec4 #hhc4 ,reporting on contractor operations related to ,china4,sec4 #hhd4 ,ensuring ,department of ,defense contractor compliance with disability hiring goals4,,title ,,ix--,,department ,,of ,,defense ,,organization ,,and ,m,a,n,a,g,e,m,e,n,t,subtitle ,a--,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,related ,matters,sec4 #ija4 ,economic ,defense ,unit4,sec4 #ijb4 ,extension of pilot program on capital assistance of ,office of ,strategic ,capital4,sec4 #ijc4 ,requirement for professional code of conduct for certain ,department of ,defense positions4,sec4 #ijd4 ,redesignation of ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness2 reorganization of ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense4,sec4 #ije4 ,responsibility for cyber matters in ,office of ,secretary of ,defense4,subtitle ,b--,combatant ,commands,sec4 #iaa4 ,unified combatant command for ,africa4,sec4 #iab4 ,unified combatant command for the ,middle ,east and ,central ,asia4,sec4 #iac4 ,unified combatant command for ,europe4,sec4 #iad4 ,unified combatant command for ,north ,america4,sec4 #iae4 ,unified combatant command for ,central ,america1 ,south ,america1 and the ,caribbean4,sec4 #iaf4 ,unified combatant command for the ,indo-,pacific ,region4,sec4 #iag4 ,establishment of ,united ,states ,robotic and ,autonomous ,systems ,command4,subtitle ,c--,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters,sec4 #iba4 ,organization of responsibilities relating to unmanned systems4,sec4 #ibb4 ,composition of cross-functional team for emerging threat relating to anomalous health incidents2 reports4,sec4 #ibc4 ,comptroller ,general review of ,anomalous ,health ,incidents ,cross-,functional ,team4,sec4 #ibd4 ,establishment of ,center for the ,study of the ,national ,guard4,sec4 #ibe4 ,civil-,military ,coordination ,center4,sec4 #ibf4 ,modifications to unmanned aircraft system definitions for ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force #dja4,sec4 #ibg4 ,maximizing funding efficiency for homeland defense4,sec4 #ibh4 ,prohibition on the reduction of funding for foreign language training for members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ibi4 ,records retention requirement4,,title ,x--,general ,provisions,subtitle ,a--,financial ,matters,sec4 #ajja4 ,general transfer authority4,sec4 #ajjb4 ,department of ,defense financial statement audit readiness1 reporting relief1 and related reforms4,sec4 #ajjc4 ,expansion of requirements for submittal to ,congress of reports and justification books4,sec4 #ajjd4 ,financial statements3 opening balances for audit purposes4,sec4 #ajje4 ,prohibition on provision of support to ,department of ,homeland ,security4,subtitle ,b--,naval vessels,sec4 #ajaa4 ,design and construction of new ,global-class auxiliary general oceanographic research ships4,sec4 #ajab4 ,limitation on use of funds in the ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund to purchase certain used foreign constructed vessels4,sec4 #ajac4 ,modifications to vessel construction managers for the construction of certain ,navy vessels4,sec4 #ajad4 ,development of industrial base for distributed submarine and surface vessel shipbuilding4,sec4 #ajae4 ,report and briefing on submarine tender requirements and capacity4,sec4 #ajaf4 ,increase in minimum number of amphibious warfare ships4,sec4 #ajag4 ,prohibition on retiring and decommissioning oceanographic research vessels of the ,navy4,sec4 #ajah4 ,supervisors of ,shipbuilding1 ,conversion1 and ,repair4,sec4 #ajai4 ,construction of vessels in foreign shipyards4,sec4 #ajbj4 ,limitation on authority of the ,secretary of the ,navy to change vessel names4,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,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 ,waiver authority for limitation on live fire trauma training4,sec4 #ajcc4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for removal of ,army prepositioned stocks from ,europe4,sec4 #ajcd4 ,implementation of ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board recommendations for ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #ajce4 ,modification of support of special operations for irregular warfare4,sec4 #ajcf4 ,designation of southwest land border activities1 support1 and operations as named operation4,subtitle ,e--,studies and reports,sec4 #ajda4 ,threat assessment regarding unmanned aircraft systems at or near the international borders of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #ajdb4 ,extension of ,afghanistan ,war ,commission4,sec4 #ajdc4 ,extension of briefing requirement regarding civil authorities at the ,southwest border4,sec4 #ajdd4 ,drone posture review4,sec4 #ajde4 ,quarterly reports on unmanned aerial system incursions over military installations1 sensitive sites1 and the southern border4,sec4 #ajdf4 ,report on progress on implementation of ,department of ,defense ,instruction on civilian harm mitigation and response4,sec4 #ajdg4 ,report on transfer of property by ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #ajdh4 ,oversight of ,department of ,defense rules of engagement4,sec4 #ajdi4 ,strategy to address intelligence-gathering shortcomings in area of responsibility of ,united ,states ,africa command4,subtitle ,f--,equity ,investments and ,related ,matters,sec4 #ajea4 ,authority for equity investments by ,office of ,strategic ,capital4,sec4 #ajeb4 ,ownership review for equity investments4,sec4 #ajec4 ,notifications with respect to debt and equity investments4,sec4 #ajed4 ,modifications to authorities of ,industrial ,base ,fund4,sec4 #ajee4 ,briefings on ,economic ,defense ,unit2 limitation on use of funds4,sec4 #ajef4 ,approval authority for expenditures from ,industrial ,base ,fund4,sec4 #ajeg4 ,quarterly briefings on ,business ,operators for ,national ,defense 7,,bond7 ,program4,subtitle ,g--,other ,matters,sec4 #ajfa4 ,extension of admission to ,guam1 ,wake ,island1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands for certain ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrants4,sec4 #ajfb4 ,notification to congressional defense committees of combat wounded in action4,sec4 #ajfc4 ,americas ,defense ,initiative4,sec4 #ajfd4 ,briefings on homeland defense4,sec4 #ajfe4 ,independence of ,stars and ,stripes4,sec4 #ajff4 ,identification1 assessment1 and mitigation of critical defense sites4,sec4 #ajfg4 ,administrative support for commissions4,sec4 #ajfh4 ,requirement to assign conventional names to critical munitions4,sec4 #ajfi4 ,technical corrections to ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf4,sec4 #ajgj4 ,development of cognitive warfare strategy4,sec4 #ajga4 ,notification requirements for sensitive military operations4,sec4 #ajga;,a4 ,declassification guidance for ,department of ,defense original classification authorities4,sec4 #ajgb4 ,post-government employment restrictions applicable to certain senior military officers and senior civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #ajgc4 ,repeals of existing reporting requirements4,sec4 #ajgd4 ,report and briefing on ,worldwide ,expeditionary ,multiple ,award ,contract ,territorial ,integrity of the ,united ,states contract4,sec4 #ajge4 ,documentation of verbal approval of requests for assistance4,sec4 #ajgf4 ,increase of the ,working ,capital ,fund1 ,capital ,investment ,program threshold4,sec4 #ajgg4 ,national ,guard ,rural ,revival and ,modernization ,plan4,sec4 #ajgh4 ,redesignation of the ,department of ,defense as the ,department of ,war4,sec4 #ajgi4 ,service-wide enterprise strategy for human performance4,sec4 #ajhj4 ,records preservation processes for certain at-risk ,afghan allies4,sec4 #ajha4 ,prohibition on covered transactions involving prediction market contracts4,sec4 #ajhb4 ,prohibition on use of prediction markets by personnel of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #ajhc4 ,ban on bets on military operations4,sec4 #ajhd4 ,universal guidance on remote and isolated installation designations4,sec4 #ajhe4 ,declassification of information concerning ,united ,states personnel classified as prisoner of war or missing in action during certain conflicts4,sec4 #ajhf4 ,requirement for markings on lethal military platforms4,sec4 #ajhg4 ,extension of ,national ,defense ,strategy ,commission4,sec4 #ajhh4 ,prohibition on use of funds for transfer of individuals located at ,camp ,as ,sayliyah4,sec4 #ajhi4 ,analysis of force requirements for alternative warfighting scenarios4,sec4 #ajij4 ,guidance on the treatment of claims under the ,,havana ,act4,sec4 #ajia4 ,assessment of ,department of ,defense phosphate supply chain vulnerabilities2 related land exchange authorization4,sec4 #ajib4 ,plan for domain awareness at the southern land border4,sec4 #ajic4 ,prohibition on implementation of any policy that alters the requirements for chaplains to display visible officer rank on military uniforms4,,title ,,xi--,civilian personnel matters,sec4 #aaja4 ,prevailing rate determinations for defense industrial base4,sec4 #aajb4 ,job grading system for prevailing rate employees at defense industrial base facilities4,sec4 #aajc4 ,probationary period for civilian personnel of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4,sec4 #aajd4 ,enhanced authority for transfers between cyber excepted service and competitive service4,sec4 #aaje4 ,removal of ,direct ,support ,activities from personnel limitation on the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4,sec4 #aajf4 ,prohibition on the use of funds for carrying out a hiring freeze1 reduction in force1 or hiring delay without cause at a public shipyard4,sec4 #aajg4 ,prohibition on the use of funds for carrying out certain hiring freezes1 reductions in force1 and hiring delays4,sec4 #aajh4 ,disclosure of telework1 remote work1 and exemptions for return-to-in-person-work requirements in ,department of ,defense vacancy announcements4,sec4 #aaji4 ,pilot program to retain high-performing supervisors and managers within the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #aaaj4 ,congressional notification of certain changes to civilian workforce of ,department of ,defense4,,title ,,xii--,matters relating to foreign nations,subtitle ,a--,assistance and training,sec4 #abja4 ,authority to provide assistance to military forces of ,jordan4,sec4 #abjb4 ,modification of authority to provide defense institution capacity building for friendly foreign countries4,sec4 #abjc4 ,modification of authority to build capacity4,sec4 #abjd4 ,abraham ,accords ,defense ,cooperation ,initiative4,sec4 #abje4 ,redesignation of ,naval ,small ,craft ,instruction and ,technical ,training ,school as ,special ,boat ,training ,command4,sec4 #abjf4 ,extension of ,defense ,operational ,resilience ,international ,cooperation ,pilot ,program4,sec4 #abjg4 ,feasibility report on multinational jungle warfare exercises in area of responsibility of ,united ,states ,southern ,command4,sec4 #abjh4 ,redesignation of the ,africa ,center for ,strategic ,studies as the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,center for ,africa ,security ,studies4,sec4 #abji4 ,notification of intent to decrease ,united ,states ,armed ,forces presence in ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member country4,subtitle ,b--,matters relating to the ,middle ,east,sec4 #abaa4 ,assistance to ,lebanese ,armed ,forces for countering ,hezbollah and other terrorist groups4,sec4 #abab4 ,extension of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to ,united ,states military operations4,sec4 #abac4 ,extension and modification 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 ,modification of ,united ,states-,israel subterranean operations cooperation4,sec4 #abaf4 ,modification of ,united ,states-,israel cooperation to counter unmanned systems in all warfighting domains4,sec4 #abag4 ,united ,states-,israel ,framework for ,upgraded ,technologies1 ,unified ,research1 and ,enhanced ,security 7,,futures7 ,act of #bjbf4,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 ,oversight of ,united ,states military posture in ,europe4,sec4 #abbc4 ,intelligence support for ,ukraine4,sec4 #abbd4 ,united ,states-,ukraine ,strategic ,defense ,innovation ,working ,group4,sec4 #abbe4 ,notification of gray zone activities by the ,russian ,federation against ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies4,sec4 #abbf4 ,extension and modification of ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative4,sec4 #abbg4 ,synchronization of defense readiness with ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies4,sec4 #abbh4 ,co-development and co-production program with ,germany for certain munitions4,sec4 #abbi4 ,report and assessment relating to ,united ,states force posture adjustments in ,europe4,subtitle ,d--,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region,sec4 #abca4 ,extension and modification of designation of senior official for ,department of ,defense activities relating to1 and implementation plan for1 the ,,aukus partnership4,sec4 #abcb4 ,extension and modification of ,pacific ,deterrence ,initiative4,sec4 #abcc4 ,extension1 modification1 and redesignation of ,taiwan ,security ,cooperation ,initiative4,sec4 #abcd4 ,updates to ,national ,industrial ,security ,program ,operating ,manual regarding ,,aukus4,sec4 #abce4 ,oversight of ,united ,states military posture on the ,korean ,peninsula4,sec4 #abcf4 ,indo-,pacific ,regional ,sustainment ,framework4,sec4 #abcg4 ,extension of annual report on military power of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #abch4 ,strategy for crisis management in ,south ,china ,sea4,sec4 #abci4 ,master plan for facility requirements to support rotational force presence in the ,philippines4,sec4 #abdj4 ,master plan for infrastructure requirements to support rotational force presence in ,australia4,sec4 #abda4 ,extension of pilot program to develop young civilian defense leaders in the ,indo-,pacific region4,sec4 #abdb4 ,extension of pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with covered foreign military partners in ,southeast ,asia4,sec4 #abdc4 ,extension of authority to transfer funds for ,bien ,hoa dioxin cleanup4,sec4 #abdd4 ,limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4,sec4 #abde4 ,report on ,japanese counterstrike capabilities4,sec4 #abdf4 ,strategy for cyber cooperation in the ,indo-,pacific region4,sec4 #abdg4 ,extension and modification of ,indo-,pacific ,maritime ,security ,initiative4,sec4 #abdh4 ,annual assessment of contribution of certain artificial intelligence chips to military capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #abdi4 ,modification of authorization of sales to ,australia of in-service ,virginia ,class submarines to provide for sale of additional in-service submarine in lieu of new construction submarine4,sec4 #abej4 ,war ,reserve ,stock ,program for ,taiwan4,sec4 #abea4 ,sense of ,congress on defense alliances and partnerships in the ,indo-,pacific region4,subtitle ,e--,other matters,sec4 #abfa4 ,western ,hemisphere strategy4,sec4 #abfb4 ,enhanced cooperation in ,north ,atlantic and ,arctic regions4,sec4 #abfc4 ,report on capabilities and illicit activities of cartels4,sec4 #abfd4 ,report on threats to ,united ,states interests in ,africa4,sec4 #abfe4 ,reports on ,arctic and ,high ,north defense integration4,sec4 #abff4 ,briefing on military and intelligence presence of ,cuba in the ,western ,hemisphere4,sec4 #abfg4 ,continuation of ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force-,counter ,cartel4,sec4 #abfh4 ,plan to enhance defense cooperation with ,morocco4,sec4 #abfi4 ,extension of ,public ,law #aae-fh and related security cooperation programs4,sec4 #abgj4 ,modification of requirements for ,department of ,defense ,regional ,centers for ,security ,studies4,,title ,,xiii--,,cooperative ,,threat ,r,e,d,u,c,t,i,o,n,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 ,amendments to ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act4,sec4 #adab4 ,pilot program on public-private partnerships for recycling strategic and critical materials4,sec4 #adac4 ,inclusion of recovery and recycling of strategic and critical materials in national emergency planning assumptions for ,national ,defense ,stockpile4,subtitle ,c--,other matters,sec4 #adca4 ,extension of authority for ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund4,sec4 #adcb4 ,extension of ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,health ,care ,sharing ,incentive ,fund4,sec4 #adcc4 ,modifications to ,advisory ,council4,,title ,,xv--,space activities1 strategic programs1 and intelligence matters,subtitle ,a--,space activities,sec4 #aeja4 ,modification of acquisition and operation of space systems for space warfighting and control4,sec4 #aejb4 ,modification of special authority for provision of space launch support services to increase space launch capacity4,sec4 #aejc4 ,extension of indirect cost limitations and reporting requirements for space launch activities on a military installation4,sec4 #aejd4 ,replacement of ,space ,launch ,complex #df at ,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station4,sec4 #aeje4 ,integration of space weather into space domain awareness and operations4,sec4 #aejf4 ,delivery of ,perimeter ,acquisition ,radar ,attack ,characterization ,system4,sec4 #aejg4 ,acquisition of space-based tactical data capability4,sec4 #aejh4 ,space ,launch ,enterprise billet sufficiency review and alignment plan4,sec4 #aeji4 ,flexibility for ,department of ,air ,force to implement acquisition structure for optimal support of new portfolio acquisition executive system within ,space ,force4,sec4 #aeaj4 ,arctic connectivity and downlink resiliency initiative4,subtitle ,b--,nuclear forces,sec4 #aeaa4 ,prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #aeab4 ,exception for below-threshold modifications of nuclear missiles to limitation on modification of major items of equipment scheduled for retirement or disposal4,sec4 #aeac4 ,procurement authority for certain parts of intercontinental ballistic missiles1 reentry vehicles1 and associated equipment4,sec4 #aead4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending submission of the strategy to sustain the ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile and maximize end of life margin4,sec4 #aeae4 ,integration of ,,icbm maintenance equipment into the ,,lgm-#cj;,g weapon system designation4,sec4 #aeaf4 ,contract authority for intercontinental ballistic missiles1 replacement equipment1 and reentry vehicle test equipment and components4,sec4 #aeag4 ,modification to strategy to sustain ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile and maximize end-of-life margin4,sec4 #aeah4 ,modifications to portfolio management framework for nuclear forces4,sec4 #aeai4 ,modifications to reports on nuclear force reductions4,sec4 #aebj4 ,modifications to biennial report on the plan for the nuclear weapons stockpile1 nuclear weapons complex1 nuclear weapons delivery systems1 and nuclear weapons command and control system4,sec4 #aeba4 ,multipolar nuclear deterrence strategy and theater-range nuclear capabilities4,subtitle ,c--,missile defense,sec4 #aeca4 ,iron ,dome short-range rocket defense system and ,israeli cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-production4,sec4 #aecb4 ,enduring operational capability for the ,guam ,defense ,system ,command and ,control ,facility4,sec4 #aecc4 ,further limitation on availability of funds pending independent analysis of space-based missile defense capability4,sec4 #aecd4 ,modification of ,golden ,dome missile defense system annual reporting4,sec4 #aece4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending submission of the briefing on sea-based launch platforms for ballistic missile defense targets4,sec4 #aecf4 ,comprehensive integrated air and missile defense sensor coverage of ,guam4,sec4 #aecg4 ,repeal of requirement for ,government ,accountability ,office to review and assess missile defense acquisition programs4,sec4 #aech4 ,improvements to air and missile defense acquisition4,subtitle ,d--,other matters,sec4 #aeda4 ,sense of the ,senate1 ,inspector ,general review1 and restoration and remediation plans for ,united ,states ,army1 ,kwajalein ,atoll1 and the ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range4,sec4 #aedb4 ,limitation on the reallocation of funds for the ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range and ,united ,states ,army ,garrison ,kwajalein ,atoll4,sec4 #aedc4 ,notifications with respect to relocating ,department of ,defense systems out of certain spectrum frequencies4,sec4 #aedd4 ,annual briefing on ,department of ,defense activities associated with participation in the ,international ,telecommunication ,union ,world ,radio ,conference4,sec4 #aede4 ,report on efforts to counter foreign espionage and intellectual property theft targeting defense assets4,sec4 #aedf4 ,department of the ,air ,force electronic warfare roadmap4,sec4 #aedg4 ,using operational electronic intelligence assets to engage high-value targets4,,title ,,xvi--,cyberspace-related matters,subtitle ,a--,matters relating to cyber operations and cyber forces,sec4 #afja4 ,independent study on the authorities and organizational structure of the principal cyber advisors4,sec4 #afjb4 ,funding for reserve component support to cyber-peculiar operations4,sec4 #afjc4 ,amendment of annual reporting requirements on support for ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4,sec4 #afjd4 ,scaling cyberspace access generation and maintenance capabilities4,sec4 #afje4 ,cyber operational readiness assessments of the ,department of ,defense information network4,sec4 #afjf4 ,independent study on ,united ,states ,cyber ,command organization and resourcing4,sec4 #afjg4 ,modification to quarterly reporting for cyber operations4,sec4 #afjh4 ,repeal of authority to use operations and maintenance funds for cyber-peculiar development4,sec4 #afji4 ,strategy for integration of ,national ,guard physical range capabilities into cyber testing activities4,sec4 #afaj4 ,updated cyber readiness reporting methodology4,sec4 #afaa4 ,expansion of entities included in coordination between ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and private sector4,subtitle ,b--,matters relating to ,department of ,defense cybersecurity and information technology,sec4 #afba4 ,improving reserve component network account continuity4,sec4 #afbb4 ,reducing administrative burden in the ,department of ,defense risk management framework implementation4,sec4 #afbc4 ,science1 ,technology1 and ,innovation ,board study on software-as-a-service in classified networks4,sec4 #afbd4 ,streamlining ,department of ,defense governance process for cross-domain solution approvals4,sec4 #afbe4 ,data center infrastructure strategy and roadmap for military installations4,sec4 #afbf4 ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification assessment grants for small businesses and new entrants4,sec4 #afbg4 ,harmonization of ,department of ,defense security boundaries to enable reciprocity4,sec4 #afbh4 ,expansion of cyber scholarship program to include operational technology4,sec4 #afbi4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,alpha-#a ,development ,activities4,sec4 #afcj4 ,limitation on the use of funds for information systems development4,sec4 #afca4 ,post-quantum cryptography adoption4,sec4 #afcb4 ,improvements to high-performance computing roadmap4,sec4 #afcc4 ,pilot program on ,department of ,defense partnerships with institutions of higher education recognized in the ,national ,centers of ,academic ,excellence in ,cybersecurity program for ,cyber ,research4,sec4 #afcd4 ,insider threat reporting and voluntary guidance for large artificial intelligence contractors4,sec4 #afce4 ,requirement for memoranda of agreement regarding vulnerability disclosure and prohibition on procurement from ,,it providers who share cyber vulnerabilities with countries of concern4,sec4 #afcf4 ,strategy for artificial intelligence-accelerated vulnerability discovery and remediation4,sec4 #afcg4 ,ensuring competition in artificial intelligence procurement4,sec4 #afch4 ,phishing resistant authentication for defense4,subtitle ,c--,data and artificial intelligence,sec4 #afda4 ,establishing an ecosystem for use of artificial intelligence agents at scale and speed4,sec4 #afdb4 ,security standards and framework for ,department of ,defense agents4,sec4 #afdc4 ,assessment of generative artificial intelligence platform impact on workforce acumen4,sec4 #afdd4 ,demand forecast model for artificial intelligence4,sec4 #afde4 ,strategy and governance for adversarial artificial intelligence4,sec4 #afdf4 ,inclusion of alternative models in ,department of ,defense generative artificial intelligence platform4,sec4 #afdg4 ,policy and guidance related to autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence capabilities acquisition4,sec4 #afdh4 ,update to the ,department of ,defense data strategy and implementation plan4,sec4 #afdi4 ,assessment of artificial intelligence effects on warfighter skill retention and operational readiness4,sec4 #afej4 ,derived sourcing requirements for artificial intelligence outputs4,sec4 #afea4 ,improvements regarding guidance and prohibition on use of certain artificial intelligence4,sec4 #afeb4 ,artificial intelligence functional bill of materials4,sec4 #afec4 ,requirements for human oversight of use of force by the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #afed4 ,biosecurity procurement requirements for covered artificial intelligence models4,sec4 #afee4 ,prototyping secure artificial intelligence data centers4,,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 and modification 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 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbd projects4,sec4 #bajh4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbe project at ,grafenwoehr1 ,germany4,sec4 #baji4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbf project at ,joint ,region ,marianas1 ,guam4,,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 #bjbc projects4,sec4 #bbje4 ,extension and modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbd projects4,sec4 #bbjf4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbf project at ,pacific ,missile ,range ,facility ,barking ,sands1 ,hawaii4,,title ,,xxiii--,air ,force ,military ,construction,sec4 #bcja4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bcjb4 ,family housing4,sec4 #bcjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,air ,force4,sec4 #bcjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects4,sec4 #bcje4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbj projects4,sec4 #bcjf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbc projects4,sec4 #bcjg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbd projects4,sec4 #bcjh4 ,authority to carry out family housing improvement projects4,sec4 #bcji4 ,authority to carry out project at ,eglin ,air ,force ,base1 ,florida4,,title ,,xxiv--,defense ,agencies ,military ,construction,sec4 #bdja4 ,authorized ,defense agencies construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bdjb4 ,authorized ,energy ,resilience and ,conservation ,investment ,program projects4,sec4 #bdjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,defense ,agencies4,sec4 #bdjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbc projects4,sec4 #bdje4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbd 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 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbd projects4,sec4 #bfji4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbf project at ,colonie1 ,new ,york4,,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 ,modification of master plans for major military installations4,sec4 #bhjb4 ,prohibition on use of repair projects to expand footprint of existing facilities or infrastructure4,sec4 #bhjc4 ,increase of authority for ,indo-,pacific posture unspecified military construction projects4,sec4 #bhjd4 ,use of certain amounts for electrical or infrastructure upgrades on ,barbers ,point1 ,hawaii4,sec4 #bhje4 ,temporary adjustment of unspecified minor military construction requirements4,sec4 #bhjf4 ,modification of authority for transactions other than contracts and grants for purposes of facility construction or repair4,subtitle ,b--,military ,housing,sec4 #bhba4 ,exclusion of window opening control devices from requirement for window fall prevention devices in military family housing units4,sec4 #bhbb4 ,health and safety requirements for military housing4,sec4 #bhbc4 ,expansion of protection from reprisal or retaliation against tenants of privatized military housing units who report housing-related issues4,sec4 #bhbd4 ,transparency and strategic planning for housing4,sec4 #bhbe4 ,development and implementation of minimum health and safety standards for military family housing4,sec4 #bhbf4 ,treatment of nondisclosure agreements with respect to privatized military housing4,sec4 #bhbg4 ,improvement of privatized military housing complaint database4,sec4 #bhbh4 ,requirement relating to any reprogramming request relating to funding for housing or facilities of ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,c--,land ,conveyances,sec4 #bhda4 ,land conveyance1 ,milan ,army ,ammunition ,plant1 ,tennessee4,sec4 #bhdb4 ,land conveyance1 ,army ,reserve ,center1 ,opelika1 ,alabama4,sec4 #bhdc4 ,report on land withdrawal at ,yuma ,proving ,ground1 ,arizona4,sec4 #bhdd4 ,report on necessary modifications to military land withdrawal of ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex1 ,nevada4,sec4 #bhde4 ,land exchange1 ,camp ,pike and ,camp ,joseph ,t4 ,robinson1 ,arkansas4,sec4 #bhdf4 ,removal of conditions on use of certain land conveyed to the ,state of ,indiana4,sec4 #bhdg4 ,review and report on conveyance of ,lambert ,st4 ,louis ,international ,airport4,sec4 #bhdh4 ,review and report on conveyance of ,joint ,base ,elmendorf-,richardson1 ,anchorage1 ,alaska4,subtitle ,d--,other ,matters,sec4 #bhfa4 ,authority of combatant commands to recover and reinvest operational energy cost savings4,sec4 #bhfb4 ,energy control requirements for electrical infrastructure upgrades4,sec4 #bhfc4 ,modification of calculation of minimum capital investment for facilities sustainment1 restoration1 and modernization4,sec4 #bhfd4 ,requirements relating to leasing of land in ,hawaii4,sec4 #bhfe4 ,department of ,defense ,laboratory ,facility ,investment ,program4,sec4 #bhff4 ,consideration of modular construction methods for military construction projects with protective design elements4,sec4 #bhfg4 ,standardized methodology for basing decisions for the ,air ,force4,sec4 #bhfh4 ,pilot program on replacement of substandard chillers or facilities that support subsistence resiliency4,sec4 #bhfi4 ,department of ,defense pilot program for development and use of online real estate inventory tool4,sec4 #bhgj4 ,transfer of amounts for development of ,ford ,island1 ,hawaii1 and electrical upgrades and ,barbers ,point1 ,hawaii4,sec4 #bhga4 ,expansion of defense community infrastructure pilot program to include installations of the ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #bhgb4 ,plan on remediation of certain equipment and computational facilities owned or controlled by a foreign adversary4,,division ,c--,department of ,energy national security authorizations and other authorizations,t,i,t,l,e ,,xxxi--,department of ,energy national security programs,subtitle ,a--,national security programs and authorizations,sec4 #caja4 ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4,sec4 #cajb4 ,defense environmental cleanup4,sec4 #cajc4 ,other defense activities4,sec4 #cajd4 ,nuclear energy4,subtitle ,b--,program authorizations1 restrictions1 and limitations,sec4 #caaa4 ,delegation of authorities to ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security4,sec4 #caab4 ,protection of ,office of ,secure ,transportation vehicles and equipment from unmanned aircraft4,sec4 #caac4 ,authorization to establish public-private partnerships for nuclear effects testing4,sec4 #caad4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending submission of report on restoration of a domestic uranium enrichment capability4,sec4 #caae4 ,briefing on activities by the ,director for ,cost ,estimating and ,program ,evaluation4,sec4 #caaf4 ,modification to selected acquisition reports requirement4,sec4 #caag4 ,modification to the program for acceleration of replacement of cesium blood irradiation sources4,sec4 #caah4 ,briefings on nuclear-related autonomous or remotely-piloted aircraft incursions4,sec4 #caai4 ,conceptual and construction design4,sec4 #cabj4 ,annual public workshops and ,nuclear ,science ,advisory ,committee reviews4,sec4 #caba4 ,limitation on use of funds until certain criteria are met4,sec4 #cabb4 ,continuation of ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration pay and performance system4,subtitle ,c--,other matters,t,i,t,l,e ,,xxxii--,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board,sec4 #cbja4 ,authorization4,,division ,d--,funding tables,sec4 #djja4 ,authorization of amounts in funding tables4,,title ,,xli--,p,r,o,c,u,r,e,m,e,n,t,sec4 #daja4 ,,procurement4,,title ,,xlii--,,research1 ,,development1 ,,test1 ,,and ,e,v,a,l,u,a,t,i,o,n,sec4 #dbja4 ,,research1 ,,development1 ,,test1 ,,and ,,evaluation4,,title ,,xliii--,,operation ,,and ,m,a,i,n,t,e,n,a,n,c,e,sec4 #dcja4 ,,operation ,,and ,,maintenance4,,title ,,xliv--,,military ,p,e,r,s,o,n,n,e,l,sec4 #ddja4 ,,military ,,personnel4,,title ,,xlv--,,other ,a,u,t,h,o,r,i,z,a,t,i,o,n,s,sec4 #deja4 ,,other ,,authorizations4,,title ,,xlvi--,,military ,c,o,n,s,t,r,u,c,t,i,o,n,sec4 #dfja4 ,,military ,,construction4,,title ,,xlvii--,,department ,,of ,,energy ,,national ,,security ,p,r,o,g,r,a,m,s,sec4 #dgja4 ,,department ,,of ,,energy ,,national ,,security ,,programs4 #c4 ,congressional defense committees ,in this ,act1 the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #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 #bjbg for procurement for the ,army1 the ,navy and the ,marine ,corps1 the ,air ,force and the ,space ,force1 and ,defense-wide activities1 as specified in the funding table in section #daja4 ,b ,army programs #aaa4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,infantry ,squad ,vehicle program 7a7 ,authority for multiyear procurement ,subject to section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,army may enter into one or more multiyear contracts1 beginning with fiscal year #bjbg1 for the procurement of ,infantry ,squad ,vehicles 7,,isv71 including associated components1 spare parts1 and support equipment4 7b7 ,conditions 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any contract entered into under subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 provides for savings compared to annual procurement2 7,b7 includes appropriate termination provisions to protect the interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 complies with all requirements of section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,duration ,a contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall cover a period of not more than five fiscal years4 7c7 ,advance procurement ,the ,secretary may include in a contract entered into under subsection 7a7 provisions for economic order quantity purchases of long-lead items to achieve cost efficiencies4 #aab4 ,inclusion of ,army ,national ,guard in ,army ,arctic strategy and force structure 7a7 ,inclusion in strategic planning ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall ensure that the ,army ,national ,guard is fully integrated into the implementation and future iterations of the document entitled ,regaining ,arctic ,dominance3 ,the ,u4,s4 ,army in the ,arctic 7or any successor strategy74 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall carry out the following activities3 7#a7 ,identify specific ,army ,national ,guard units with existing cold-weather capabilities or geographical proximity to the ,arctic ,circle to be designated as ,arctic-capable or ,arctic-focused4 7#b7 ,establish a modernization roadmap to ensure that ,army ,national ,guard units designated for ,arctic missions are suitably equipped with mission-critical equipment such as ,extreme ,cold ,weather ,clothing ,system 7,,ecwcs7 gear1 over-snow vehicles1 and specialized communication equipment4 7#c7 ,expand participation of ,army ,national ,guard units in multi-component ,arctic exercises1 including ,northern ,edge and ,arctic ,edge1 to validate interoperability1 as possible4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbg1 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 specific roles1 missions1 and resource requirements identified for the ,army ,national ,guard within the ,army's ,arctic strategy4 ,c ,navy programs #aba4 ,modification and extension of procurement authorities for certain amphibious shipbuilding programs 7a7 ,in general ,section #abi of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bddh71 as most recently amended by section #aba of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #ahjd71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking up to five2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 advance construction1 or economic order quantities after advance procurement across programs2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 spare parts1 and major shore-based spares after systems and subsystems2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,subsection 7g77#b7 of such section #abi is amended by striking section #dbea7;d7 and inserting section #dbea7;e74 #abb4 ,funding for refueling and complex overhauls of the ,u4,s4,s4 ,john ,c4 ,stennis and ,u4,s4,s4 ,harry ,s4 ,truman ,section #abc7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #abcd7 is amended by striking six years and inserting eight years4 #abc4 ,vessel construction manager and commercial design and construction requirements for cable laying and repair ships 7a7 ,vessel construction manager ,if the ,secretary of the ,navy seeks to acquire one or more cable laying and repair ships1 the ,secretary shall seek to enter into an agreement with an appropriate vessel construction manager pursuant to which the vessel construction manager shall seek to enter into a contract for the construction of such ships4 7b7 ,design standards and construction practices ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that ships procured under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 use a design based on nondevelopmental vessels with commercial design standards2 and 7#b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 are constructed using commercial construction practices4 #abd4 ,conveyance of ,f-#ad;,d ,tomcat aircraft from the ,navy to the ,u4,s4 ,space and rocket center commission in ,huntsville1 ,alabama 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of the ,navy 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 may convey1 without consideration1 to the ,u4,s4 ,space and ,rocket ,center ,commission in ,huntsville1 ,alabama 7in this section referred to as the ,commission71 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to #c surplus ,f-#ad;,d ,tomcat aircraft1 7,bureau ,numbers #afdcda1 #afdfjb1 #aeidcg71 which are excess to the operational requirements of the ,navy4 7b7 ,form of conveyance ,the conveyance under subsection 7a7 shall be made by means of a conditional deed of gift4 7c7 ,condition of aircraft ,the aircraft being conveyed under subsection 7a7 do not have any capability for use as a platform for launching or releasing munitions or any other combat capability that it was designed to have4 7d7 ,conditions ,the ,secretary shall include in the instrument of conveyance of the aircraft under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 a condition that the ,secretary is not required to repair or alter the condition of the aircraft before conveying ownership of the aircraft2 7#b7 a condition that the ,secretary shall provide any maintenance and operations manuals that-- 7,a7 are specific to the ,f-#ad;,d aircraft2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary has sufficient intellectual property rights to convey2 7#c7 a condition that the ,secretary shall provide excess spare parts to make one of the ,f-#ad;,d aircraft flyable or able to complete a static display1 provided that any part transferred is from existing ,navy stock1 with no items being procured on behalf of the ,commission2 and 7#d7 a condition that the ,secretary will not be responsible for transferring any additional parts or providing any additional support beyond what is stated in this section1 during or after the conveyance of the aircraft4 7e7 ,agreements for restoration and operation ,the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 authorize the ,commission to enter into agreements with qualified nonprofit organizations for the purpose of restoring and operating the aircraft transferred under subsection 7a7 for public display1 airshows1 and commemorative events to preserve naval aviation heritage2 and 7#b7 if the ,secretary authorizes any such agreement1 require such additional terms and conditions in the instrument of conveyance as appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,reverter upon breach of conditions ,the ,secretary shall include in the instrument of conveyance of the aircraft under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 a condition that the ,commission shall operate and maintain the aircraft in compliance with all applicable limitations and maintenance requirements imposed by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7#b7 a condition that the ,commission shall not convey any ownership interest in1 or transfer possession of 1 the aircraft to another party without the prior approval of the ,secretary2 and 7#c7 a condition that if the ,secretary determines at any time that the ,commission has failed to comply with the conditions set forth in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the aircraft1 including any repair or alteration of the aircraft1 shall revert to the ,united ,states1 and the ,united ,states shall have the right of immediate possession of the aircraft4 7g7 ,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 ,commission4 7h7 ,clarification of liability ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 upon the conveyance of ownership of the aircraft under subsection 7a71 the ,united ,states shall not be liable for any death1 injury1 loss1 or damage that results from any use of such aircraft by any person other than the ,united ,states4 7i7 ,applicable law ,the transfer and use of the aircraft under subsection 7a7 is subject to all applicable ,federal and ,state laws and regulations1 including-- 7#a7 the ,arms ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq472 7#b7 the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhaa et seq472 7#c7 ,international ,traffic in ,arms ,regulations 7#bb ,c4,f4,r4 #abj et seq472 7#d7 ,export ,administration ,regulations 7#ae ,c4,f4,r4 #gcj et seq472 7#e7 ,foreign ,assets ,control ,regulations 7#ca ,c4,f4,r4 #ejj et seq472 and 7#f7 chapter #cg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,espionage ,act74 #abe4 ,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 ,navy 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 ,navy2 7#b7 transferred to an eligible entity2 or 7#c7 deaccessioned under a plan approved by the ,secretary of ,defense that supports the long-term preservation of such aircraft1 consistent with guidelines described in the committee report accompanying this ,act4 7c7 ,waiver authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis only if-- 7#a7 the aircraft is determined by qualified personnel of the ,department of the ,navy or another eligible entity to be beyond practical restoration or preservation2 7#b7 no eligible entity expresses interest in accepting the aircraft during the one-year period following the publication of public notice of the availability of the aircraft for transfer2 7#c7 the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees written notification and justification of the waiver2 and 7#d7 a period of #cj days has elapsed following the date of such submission4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,aircraft ,the term aircraft includes fixed-wing and rotary-wing manned aircraft4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 the ,national ,naval ,aviation ,museum1 the ,national ,museum of the ,marine ,corps1 or another official ,department of ,defense museum2 or 7,b7 a ,federal department or agency1 nonprofit institution1 or museum1 with demonstrated indoor preservation and public display capabilities4 #abf4 ,procurement authority for ,e-#b;,d ,advanced ,hawkeye aircraft program 7a7 ,authority for block buy contract ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purposes1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may procure twelve or more ,e-#b;,d ,advanced ,hawkeye aircraft during fiscal years #bjbg through #bjbi by entering into one block buy contract4 7b7 ,advance procurement and economic order quantities ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more contracts1 beginning in fiscal year #bjbg1 for advance procurement and economic order quantities of components and material associated with the aircraft for which authorization to enter into a block buy contract is provided under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,liability ,any contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that-- 7#a7 any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose2 and 7#b7 the total liability of the ,federal ,government for termination of the contract shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated to the contract at the time of termination4 ,d ,air ,force programs #aca4 ,modification of inventory requirements for ,air ,force fighter aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7i7 of section #ijfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7i7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall-- 7,a7 during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,october #a1 #bjce1 maintain a total aircraft inventory of fighter aircraft of not less than #a1hjj aircraft2 and 7,b7 maintain a total aircraft inventory of combat-coded fighter aircraft of not less than #a1cfi aircraft by ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 7#b7 ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term attrition reserve means aircraft procured and held specifically to replace anticipated aircraft losses resulting from peacetime accidents 7mishaps7 or wartime attrition4 7,b7 ,the term backup aircraft inventory means aircraft authorized in addition to the primary mission aircraft inventory to allow for scheduled and unscheduled depot-level maintenance1 modifications1 inspections1 and repair without reducing the combat-ready fleet4 7,c7 ,the term combat-coded with respect to an aircraft means an aircraft that is-- 7i7 assigned to a combat-designated operational squadron or unit for the performance of its wartime mission2 7ii7 formally categorized within the ,department of the ,air ,force inventory management system as primary mission aircraft inventory1 backup aircraft inventory1 or attrition reserve2 and 7iii7 resourced and maintained to provide immediate operational capacity and the necessary organic depth required to sustain combat mission effectiveness through modernization cycles1 scheduled and unscheduled maintenance1 and combat attrition4 7,d7 ,the term fighter aircraft-- 7i7 means an aircraft that-- 7,i7 is designated by a mission design series prefix of ,f- or ,a-2 7,,ii7 is manned by one or two crewmembers2 and 7,,iii7 executes single-role or multi-role missions1 including air-to-air combat1 air-to-ground attack1 air interdiction1 suppression or destruction of enemy air defenses1 close air support1 strike control and reconnaissance1 combat search and rescue support1 or airborne forward air control2 and 7ii7 does not include collaborative combat aircraft4 7,e7 ,the term primary mission aircraft inventory means aircraft assigned to meet the primary aircraft authorization to a unit for the performance of its wartime mission4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbf4 #acb4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,f-#ce aircraft 7a7 ,multiyear procurement authority ,subject to section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 except as provided in this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into one or more multiyear contracts for the procurement of ,f-#ce;,a1 ,f-#ce;,b1 and ,f-#ce;,c aircraft4 7b7 ,findings requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,a contract described in subsection 7a7 is deemed to meet the requirements of section #ceja7;a7 of such title4 7#b7 ,request ,section #ceja7;i77#b7 of such title shall not apply for purposes of this section4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report with respect to contracts described in subsection 7a7 containing preliminary findings of the agency head described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 of section #ceja7;a7 of such title1 together with the basis for such findings4 7c7 ,advance procurement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into one or more contracts for advance procurement of key components of ,f-#ce;,a1 ,f-#ce;,b1 and ,f-#ce;,c aircraft in economic order quantities4 7#b7 ,certification ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in any certification submitted under section #ceja7;i77#c7 of such title a description of the specific components the ,secretary intends to procure under the authority provided by paragraph 7#a74 #acc4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,f-#ae;,,ex aircraft 7a7 ,multiyear procurement authority ,subject to section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 except as provided in this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into one or more multiyear contracts for the procurement of ,f-#ae;,,ex aircraft4 7b7 ,findings requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,a contract described in subsection 7a7 is deemed to meet the requirements of section #ceja7;a7 of such title4 7#b7 ,request ,section #ceja7;i77#b7 of such title shall not apply for purposes of this section4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report with respect to contracts described in subsection 7a7 containing preliminary findings of the agency head described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 of section #ceja7;a7 of such title1 together with the basis for such findings4 7c7 ,certification ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not exercise the authority provided by subsection 7a7 until the ,secretary submits to ,congress a certification that the contractor concerned has the ability to increase production to achieve the objective inventory goal of not less than #bfh ,f-#ae;,,ex aircraft by #bjce4 7d7 ,advance procurement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into one or more contracts for advance procurement of key components of ,f-#ae;,,ex aircraft in economic order quantities4 7#b7 ,certification ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in any certification submitted under section #ceja7;i77#c7 of such title a description of the specific components the ,secretary intends to procure under the authority provided by paragraph 7#a74 #acd4 ,,mq-#i aircraft 7a7 ,limitation on divestment 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not divest1 retire1 or otherwise reduce the inventory of ,,mq-#i aircraft below the baseline inventory level until ,september #cj1 #bjca4 7#b7 ,exception 7,a7 ,in general ,any reduction in the inventory of ,,mq-#i aircraft resulting from combat loss1 attrition1 or other unplanned damage shall not be considered divestment or other reduction for purposes of paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,restoration ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 take actions to restore the inventory of ,,mq-#i aircraft to the baseline inventory level following any reduction in inventory described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days after any reduction in inventory described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification that includes the following3 7i7 ,a description of the circumstances resulting in the combat loss1 attrition1 or other unplanned damage of the aircraft4 7ii7 ,an assessment of the impact of such reduction in inventory on operational capability4 7iii7 ,a plan1 if any1 to replace the aircraft or otherwise mitigate the reduction in inventory4 7#c7 ,baseline inventory level defined ,in this subsection1 the term baseline inventory level means the total number of ,,mq-#i primary mission aircraft in the inventory of the ,air ,force as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,minimum inventory requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall ensure that the total inventory of ,,mq-#i aircraft is not fewer than #ahj aircraft on and after ,october #a1 #bjbh4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the total inventory described in paragraph 7#a7 may include a mix of all variants of ,,mq-#i aircraft4 7c7 ,analysis of alternatives 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall1 in consultation with the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 conduct an analysis of alternatives for a medium-altitude intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance capability to replace the ,,mq-#i aircraft4 7#b7 ,evaluation ,the analysis required by paragraph 7#a7 shall evaluate options that meet or exceed the operational capabilities provided by the ,,mq-#i aircraft as of the date of the analysis1 including endurance1 survivability1 sensor capability1 and mission flexibility4 7d7 ,report and briefing ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall-- 7#a7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the analysis required by subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 provide a briefing to such committees on such results4 #ace4 ,airborne warning and control system aircraft ,section #ijfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7o7 7#a7 7,a7 ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not retire1 prepare to retire1 or place in storage or in backup aircraft inventory any ,e-#c aircraft if such actions would reduce the total aircraft inventory for such aircraft below #af4 7,b7 ,if the ,secretary of the ,air ,force procures enough ,e-#g ,wedgetail aircraft to accomplish the required mission load1 the prohibition under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to actions taken to reduce the total aircraft inventory for ,e-#c aircraft to below #af after the date on which such ,e-#g ,wedgetail aircraft are delivered4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not pause1 cancel1 or terminate the ,e-#g ,wedgetail aircraft program or prepare to pause1 cancel1 or terminate such program4 4 #acf4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending submission of report on acquisition strategy for ,airborne ,command ,post capability ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for operation and maintenance1 ,air ,force1 and available to the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force for travel expenses1 not more than #fj percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of the ,air ,force submits to the congressional defense committees the report required by section #aed of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #gfg74 #acg4 ,mobility capabilities strategic plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command and in consultation with the commanders of the geographic combatant commands1 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 a comprehensive and detailed strategic plan for the development1 acquisition1 modernization1 and integration of total force mobility capabilities of the ,department of ,defense through fiscal year #bjdg4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 contested operations across all domains over great distances2 7,b7 contested lines of communication extending from the ,united ,states to operational theaters2 7,c7 adversary capabilities designed to target ,united ,states mobility forces1 mobility infrastructure1 and logistics networks2 and 7,d7 the requirement for mobility forces to operate in degraded1 contested1 and highly contested environments1 including austere locations1 battle-damaged airfields1 degraded runways1 ramps1 taxiways1 and other runway-agnostic operating environments4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the current mobility force1 including-- 7,a7 the ability of ,air ,mobility ,command to support the requirements of all of the ,armed ,forces in competition1 crisis1 and conflict2 7,b7 the ability of ,air ,mobility ,command to support agility concepts for all of the ,armed ,forces simultaneously in conflict1 including agile combat employment1 multi-domain task force operations1 expeditionary advanced base operations1 and distributed maritime operations2 7,c7 the vulnerability of mobility forces1 mobility infrastructure1 and global logistics networks in contested environments2 and 7,d7 the degree to which existing mobility capability and capacity meet homeland defense priorities1 nuclear mission obligations1 and simultaneous global operational demands4 7#c7 ,an identification of the attributes required of future mobility forces1 including-- 7,a7 secure beyond line-of-sight connectivity with-- 7i7 service and joint data links2 7ii7 service and joint battle management networks2 and 7iii7 service and joint command and control networks2 7,b7 automation and autonomous aviation capabilities2 7,c7 the ability to operate across the full spectrum of threat environments2 7,d7 flexibility across the full scale of mobility missions1 including-- 7i7 small and distributed missions2 7ii7 tactical1 operational1 and strategic missions2 and 7iii7 oversized and large-volume movements2 7,e7 the ability to operate from runway-agnostic and degraded operating locations2 7,f7 fuel-resilient aviation concepts1 including aircraft capable of operating on traditional fuels and emerging propulsion systems1 such as electric1 hybrid-electric1 and hydrogen2 7,g7 consideration of aircraft designed with open architecture enabling rapid integration of mission systems1 including palletized effects1 electronic warfare1 battle management1 and intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance capabilities2 and 7,h7 signature management capabilities that enable mobility aircraft to operate globally while maintaining operational security1 including the ability to comply with international aviation safety requirements while limiting exposure of aircraft identity1 position1 and mission information through publicly accessible tracking systems or other unclassified means4 7#d7 ,an evaluation of future tanker capabilities1 including-- 7,a7 collaborative tanker aircraft supporting collaborative1 distant1 and distributed refueling operations in contested environments2 7,b7 penetrating low-observable tanker aircraft capable of operating in highly contested environments2 7,c7 low-signature tanker concepts1 including blended-wing body tanker aircraft2 7,d7 tactical tanker aircraft capable of supporting distributed tanker and airlift operations2 7,e7 modernization of legacy tanker aircraft through connectivity and full automation2 7,f7 tanker aircraft designed with open architecture and multi-role capability enabling complementary missions1 including electronic warfare1 battle management1 and intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance capabilities2 7,g7 opportunities to expand tanker capacity through commercial tanker constructs1 including ,government-owned1 contractor-operated models2 and 7,h7 the establishment of a ,civil ,reserve ,air ,fleet tanker capability that would enable the commercial operation of tanker aircraft to provide immediate and dependable augmentation of ,united ,states tanker capacity4 7#e7 ,an evaluation of future airlift capabilities across mission scales1 including-- 7,a7 autonomous airlift platforms supporting small and tactical missions2 7,b7 the establishment of a distributed maneuver pool composed of autonomous and highly automated mobility platforms capable of supporting maneuvering units and distributed operations1 with mobility capabilities owned or controlled by lower-echelon multi-service operational units and integrated into the broader mobility enterprise2 7,c7 improved and automated tactical and operational airlift capabilities supporting maneuver and distributed operations2 7,d7 new and improved strategic airlift capabilities supporting global force flow and theater reinforcement1 including the development of a next-generation strategic airlifter to augment or replace the ,c-#ag aircraft and establishing a new standard for military airlift through improved capability1 capacity1 survivability1 connectivity1 automation1 and operational flexibility2 7,e7 oversized and large-volume airlift systems1 including plans to support current and future needs of the ,united ,states ,space ,force and other agencies2 7,f7 vertical takeoff and landing and short-field takeoff and landing airlift platforms supporting multi-service agility and distributed operations2 7,g7 delivery systems1 including automated airdrop1 glider1 towable1 and hybrid aircraft logistics platforms2 and 7,h7 opportunities to expand airlift capacity through commercial operation of strategic airlift aircraft1 ,civil ,reserve ,air ,fleet participation1 and service-based acquisition models1 such as effects-as-a-service4 7#f7 ,an assessment of command and control architecture required to support mobility operations in contested environments1 including-- 7,a7 the use of maneuver battle management using technologies such as artificial intelligence1 algorithmic allocation systems1 and advanced data architectures to integrate logistics1 maneuver1 and mobility operations across the ,joint ,force2 and 7,b7 integration of distributed traditional air battle management capabilities within mobility forces4 7#g7 ,an assessment of opportunities to expand mobility capability and capacity through commercial aviation capabilities1 including-- 7,a7 the expansion of the ,civil ,reserve ,air ,fleet2 7,b7 the establishment of the ,civil ,reserve ,air ,fleet tanker capability2 7,c7 the commercial operation of excess1 transitioned1 or ,government-owned strategic airlift and tanker aircraft2 7,d7 the use of service-based acquisition models such as mobility-as-a-service or effects-as-a-service2 and 7,e7 the role of nonprime aviation companies in enabling the building of the future mobility enterprise4 7c7 ,form ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #ach4 ,extension of requirement and prohibition related to ,c-#acj aircraft 7a7 ,extension of minimum inventory requirement ,section #adf7;a77#c77;,b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bdee71 as most recently amended by section #ade7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #gfj71 is further amended by striking #bjbf 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 ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #gfj71 is further amended by striking #bjbf and inserting #bjbh4 ,,ii ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation ,a ,authorization of appropriations #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbg 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 ,improving the requirement for an alternative test and evaluation pathway for designated defense acquisition programs ,section #bah7;f7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #daga note7 is amended by striking relating to software and covered hardware and inserting under the ,software ,acquisition ,pathways pursuant to section #cfjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code14 #bab4 ,development1 test1 evaluation1 demonstration1 and transition to production of alternative low-cost weapon systems 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and in coordination with secretaries of the military departments and the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 as the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate1 develop1 test1 evaluate1 demonstrate1 and transition to production a portfolio of alternative1 affordable1 low-cost weapon systems in each of the following categories3 7#a7 ,hypersonic strike systems4 7#b7 ,cruise missiles4 7#c7 ,shoulder-launched missiles4 7#d7 ,extended range munitions4 7#e7 ,mid-range integrated air and missile defense interceptors4 7#f7 ,exo-atmospheric interceptors4 7#g7 ,short-range integrated air and missile defense interceptors4 7#h7 ,medium-range air-to-air missiles4 7b7 ,requirements ,programs carried out under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7#a7 employ innovative acquisition strategies1 including rapid prototyping1 digital engineering1 modular open-system architectures1 commercial-off-the-shelf components where feasible1 and other cost-reduction initiatives to achieve significantly lower unit costs than current baseline systems while maintaining operationally relevant performance2 7#b7 prioritize expendable designs optimized for attritable1 high-volume employment1 compatibility with existing launch platforms1 logistics infrastructure1 and command-and-control networks1 and the ability to complement existing programs of record2 7#c7 be designed to enable production at scale in significantly greater quantities than current program of record systems through the prioritization of manufacturing ease and speed2 7#d7 include technology maturation1 risk reduction1 flight testing1 and transition planning to low-rate initial production no later than fiscal year #bjcj for each category specified in subsection 7a72 and 7#e7 establish specific cost and performance targets through competitive analysis1 market research1 prototyping1 and experimentation4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term alternative low-cost systems means weapon systems in the categories listed in subsection 7a7 that are designed to achieve unit procurement costs significantly lower than existing program of record systems while delivering the minimum requirements set forth by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,the term cruise missiles means turbojet-powered missiles designed for standoff precision strike against land or sea targets at ranges generally exceeding #bej nautical miles1 with simplified guidance1 propulsion1 and airframe designs4 7#c7 ,the term exo-atmospheric interceptors means kinetic hit-to-kill interceptors designed for ballistic missile defense in the exo-atmosphere1 with engagement ranges generally exceeding #cjj nautical miles 7or equivalent altitudes above #ej nautical miles7 and closing speeds of not less than ,mach #h4 7#d7 ,the term extended range munitions means ground-launched precision munitions designed for extended standoff strike at ranges generally exceeding #ej nautical miles4 7#e7 ,the term hypersonic strike systems means systems capable of ,mach #e or greater flight with maneuverability1 designed for long-range precision strike against time-sensitive1 defended1 or high-value targets at ranges generally exceeding #eej nautical miles4 7#f7 ,the term medium-range air-to-air missiles means guided missiles providing beyond-visual-range air-to-air intercept capability with diverse target-set engagement potential1 performing intercepts at not less than #fj nautical miles and with a maximum speed of not less than ,mach #c4 7#g7 ,the term mid-range integrated air and missile defense interceptors means interceptors optimized for integrated air and missile defense against cruise missiles1 aircraft1 and short- to medium-range ballistic missiles1 with engagement ranges of not less than #cj nautical miles and speeds of not less than ,mach #c4e4 7#h7 ,the term short-range integrated air and missile defense interceptors means interceptors for terminal defense against aircraft1 cruise missiles1 and unmanned aerial systems1 with engagement ranges of not less than five nautical miles and maximum speeds of not less than ,mach #b4 7#i7 ,the term shoulder-launched missiles means man-portable or vehicle-launched missiles providing fire-and-forget or command-guided anti-armor capability at ranges of not less than one nautical mile4 #bac4 ,modification to the advisory role of the ,,jason scientific advisory group ,section #bbb7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended-- 7#a7 paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking for all or a portion of the overhead costs incurred in support of the arrangement and inserting for the overhead and infrastructure costs needed to support delivery of ,,jason's technical assessments2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking a ,federal agency that engages ,,jason and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the ,department of ,defense may engage with another ,federal agency that routinely uses ,,jason services to arrange for that agency to pay a proportional percentage of the total overhead and infrastructure costs needed to support delivery of ,,jason's technical assessments42 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#f71 in the matter before subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting until ,december #ca1 #bjce after this ,act4 #bad4 ,modified and streamlined process for developing1 negotiating1 and concluding certain international agreements 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall promulgate a modified and streamlined process for developing1 negotiating and concluding international agreements relating to science and technology cooperation1 including memoranda of understanding and project agreements4 7b7 ,elements ,the process promulgated under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 comply with all other statutory requirements2 7#b7 delegate authority to the maximum extent practicable2 7#c7 minimize administrative tasks2 7#d7 eliminate duplicative reviews2 and 7#e7 impose reasonable timelines for intra-,department of ,defense coordination4 #bae4 ,repeal of authority relating to temporary hiring of students and university faculty ,section #bdi 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 repealed4 #baf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,test ,resource ,management ,center containerized instrumentation programs pending report on a common architecture for unmanned maritime test instrumentation 7a7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for containerized instrumentation programs of the ,test ,resource ,management ,center1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,test ,resource ,management ,center and the ,secretaries of the military departments1 submits to the congressional defense committees the report described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,report on common architecture for unmanned maritime test instrumentation 7#a7 ,in general ,the report described in this subsection is a report that details the feasibility1 advisability1 and cost-benefit analysis of establishing a common architecture for integrating unmanned systems to act as instrumentation platforms for telemetry1 flight safety systems1 and multi-modal data collection4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a comparative evaluation of the total lifecycle costs1 operational benefits1 and limitations of alternative manned1 containerized1 and unmanned vessel instrumentation capabilities4 ,such evaluation shall include the following3 7i7 ,a direct comparison of the ,blue ,water ,instrumentation 7,,bwi7 program at ,point ,mugu ,sea ,range with containerized approaches such as the ,broad ,ocean ,area ,data ,collection ,system 7,,boadcs7 and the ,mobile ,open-,system ,architecture ,instrumentation ,containers 7,,mosaic7 program4 7ii7 ,an analysis of scalability1 adaptability1 and agility1 contrasting the unmanned systems model of ,blue ,water ,instrumentation with the logistics and crewing demands of containerized systems4 7iii7 ,a cost-per-event and cost-per-stream analysis for each approach1 accounting for platform1 personnel1 logistics1 and sustainment costs4 7,b7 ,an evaluation of whether distributed1 unmanned platforms can meet or exceed the data collection requirements for the most stressing test scenarios1 including hypersonic vehicle tracking1 exoatmospheric intercepts1 and terminal area data collection4 7,c7 ,a time-phased investment and transition strategy for making an unmanned architecture the primary approach for future maritime test instrumentation investments4 ,the strategy shall identify specific legacy or containerized programs to be divested or consolidated to fund this transition4 7#c7 ,form ,the report described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,definition of containerized instrumentation program ,in this section1 the term containerized instrumentation program means any program of the ,test ,resource ,management ,center that primarily relies on packaging test and evaluation instrumentation in roll-on and roll-off shipping containers for deployment on manned vessels1 including-- 7#a7 the ,broad ,ocean ,area ,data ,collection ,system 7,,boadcs71 which includes the ,maritime ,networked ,telemetry ,asset 7,ma,n,t,a7 system2 and 7#b7 the ,mobile ,open-,system ,architecture ,instrumentation ,containers 7,,mosaic7 program4 #bag4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering travel ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 and available to the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering for travel purposes1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the ,directed ,energy ,working ,group provides to the congressional defense committees a briefing as required by section #bai7;d77#f7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dbje note74 #bah4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,integrated ,combat ,systems of the ,department of the ,navy 7a7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for ,integrated ,combat ,systems of the ,department of the ,navy1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of the ,navy submits to the congressional defense committees the certification required by subsection 7c74 7b7 ,installation and demonstration ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall install and demonstrate1 aboard one or more destroyers1 an operational prototype of the warfighting data ecosystem that includes-- 7#a7 a shipboard artificial intelligence data engine and sensor-integration layer that provides standardized application programming interfaces to shipboard sensors and enables cross-modal data fusion and artificial intelligence-enabled detection and classification applications2 7#b7 a common shipboard graphics processing unit-centric compute and software platform that integrates data workflows across combat systems1 command1 control1 communications1 computers1 and intelligence systems1 and hull1 mechanical1 and electrical systems2 and 7#c7 a commercially derived development and test pipeline1 including software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop capabilities1 that automate integration1 verification1 certification1 and deployment of shipboard software on representative hardware4 7c7 ,certification ,after completion of the installation and demonstration required by subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a certification that the ,secretary has installed and demonstrated the operational prototype of the warfighting data ecosystem as required by subsection 7b74 #bai4 ,limitation on the use of travel funds for the ,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 #bjbg for operations and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 and available for travel expenses for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 not more than #he percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense provides each of the following to the congressional defense committees3 7#a7 ,the strategy and plan required by section #bcf7;e7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note74 7#b7 ,the report on ,gaming1 exercising1 modeling1 and simulation to support great power competition requested in ,senate report #aag-acj accompanying the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc74 #bbj4 ,codification of ,department of ,defense ,research ,security ,program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #cje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dadf4 ,department of ,defense ,research ,security ,program 7a7 ,program established ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with such other government organizations as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 establish a program to work with institutions of higher education that perform fundamental basic research activities-- 7#a7 to support protection of intellectual property1 controlled information1 key personnel1 and information about critical technologies relevant to national security2 7#b7 to limit undue influence1 including through foreign talent programs1 by countries to exploit ,united ,states technology within the ,department of ,defense research1 science and technology1 and innovation enterprise2 7#c7 to support efforts toward development of domestic talent in relevant scientific and engineering fields2 and 7#d7 to prepare ,united ,states students studying abroad through the ,national ,security ,education ,program of the ,department or other similar undergraduate or post-graduate programs to recognize and protect themselves against recruitment or exploitation efforts by agents of a foreign power 7as defined in section #aja of the ,foreign ,intelligence ,surveillance ,act of #aigh 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja774 7b7 ,institutions and organizations 7#a7 ,in general ,the program required by subsection 7a7 shall be developed and executed to the maximum extent practicable with institutions of higher education and other educational and research organizations conducting fundamental basic research for the ,department of ,defense1 and aligned to the maximum extent practicable with similar efforts across the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,record of excellence ,in selecting institutions of higher education under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall prioritize selection of institutions of higher education that the ,secretary determines demonstrate a record of excellence in industrial security in academia and in research and development4 7c7 ,requirements ,the program required by subsection 7a7 shall include development of the following3 7#a7 ,information exchange fora and information repositories to enable awareness of security threats and influence operations being executed against the ,united ,states research1 technology1 and innovation enterprise1 including support coordinating relevant elements of the ,department of ,defense and the rest of the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,training and other support for institutions of higher education to promote security and limit undue influence on institutions and personnel1 including financial support for execution for such activities4 7#c7 ,the capacity of government and academic institutions and institutions of higher education to assess whether individuals affiliated with ,department of ,defense programs have participated in or are currently participating in foreign talent programs or expert recruitment programs1 or are otherwise being targeted for exploitation by an agent of a foreign power4 7#d7 ,opportunities to collaborate with defense researchers and research organizations in secure facilities to promote protection of critical information and strengthen defense against agents of foreign powers4 7#e7 ,regulations and procedures-- 7,a7 for government and academic organizations and personnel to support the goals of the program2 and 7,b7 that are consistent with policies that protect open and scientific exchange in fundamental research and coordinated to the maximum extent practicable with similar efforts across the ,federal ,government4 7#f7 ,policies to limit or prohibit funding provided by the ,department of ,defense for institutions of higher education or individual researchers who knowingly violate regulations developed under the program1 including regulations relating to foreign talent programs4 7#g7 ,policies to limit or prohibit funding provided by the ,department of ,defense for institutions of higher education or individual researchers who knowingly conduct joint research activities or projects1 co-author scholarly publications1 technical reports1 or research outputs1 contract1 or make other financial arrangements with entities or individuals employed by such entities in the list described in paragraph 7#i71 which policies shall include-- 7,a7 use of such list as part of a risk assessment decision matrix during proposal evaluations1 including the development of a question for proposers or broad area announcements that require proposers to disclose any joint research activities or projects1 co-authored scholarly publications1 technical reports1 research outputs1 or contractual or financial connections with such entities or individuals employed by such entities2 7,b7 a requirement that the ,department shall notify a proposer of suspected noncompliance with a policy issued under this paragraph and provide not less than #cj days to take actions to remedy such noncompliance2 7,c7 the establishment of an appeals procedure under which a proposer may appeal a negative decision on a proposal if the decision is based on a determination informed by such list2 7,d7 a requirement that each awardee of funding provided by the ,department shall disclose to the ,department any joint research activities or projects1 co-authored scholarly publications1 technical reports1 research outputs1 contract1 or financial arrangement made with such an entity or individual employed by such entity during the period of the award2 and 7,e7 a requirement that each awardee of funding provided by the ,department shall provide to the ,department an annual certification of compliance with policies promulgated pursuant to this paragraph4 7#h7 ,initiatives to support the transition of the results of academic institution research programs into defense capabilities4 7#i7 7,a7 ,a list of entities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,russian ,federation1 and other countries that-- 7i7 have a history of improper technology transfer1 intellectual property theft1 or cyber or human espionage2 7ii7 operate under the direction of the armed forces or intelligence agency of the applicable country2 7iii7 are known-- 7,i7 to recruit foreign individuals for the purpose of transferring knowledge to advance military or intelligence efforts of a foreign government2 or 7,,ii7 to provide misleading information or otherwise attempt to conceal the connections of an individual or institution to a defense or an intelligence agency of the applicable country2 7iv7 pose a serious risk of improper technology transfer of data1 technology1 or research that is not published or publicly available2 or 7v7 are on any of the following lists3 7,i7 ,any of the following lists maintained by the ,bureau of ,industry and ,security of th ,department of ,commerce3 7aa7 ,the ,entity ,list set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #d to part #gdd of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7bb7 ,the ,universal ,list set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #f of part #gdd of that title4 7cc7 ,the ,military-,end ,user ,list set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #g to part #gdd of that title4 7dd7 ,the ,denied ,persons ,list maintained pursuant to section #gfd4c7;a77#b7 of that title4 7,,ii7 ,the list of specially designed nationals and blocked persons maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,asserts ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury 7commonly referred to as the ,,sdn list74 7,,iii7 ,the list of ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states required by 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,,iv7 ,the lists of debarred parties maintained by the ,directorate of ,defense ,trade ,controls of the ,department of ,state pursuant to section #ch7;g77#d7of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggh7;g777#d74 7,v7 ,the list of telecommunications companies of the ,people's ,republic of ,china described in section #hhi7;f77#c7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorizations ,act of #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #da ,u4,s4,c4 #cija note prec474 7,,vi7 ,the list of semiconductor companies of the ,people's ,republic of ,china described in section #eidi7;i77#c7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #da ,u4,s4,c4 #dgac note74 7,,vii7 ,the list of biotechnology companies of concern maintained under section #hea7;f7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #da ,u4,s4,c4 #cija note prec474 7,,viii7 ,the list of entities that produce or provide communications equipment or service on the list published by the ,federal ,communications ,commission under section #b7;a7 of the ,secure and ,trusted ,communications ,networks ,act of #bjai 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #afja7;a774 7,,ix7 ,a list maintained under clause 7i71 7ii71 7iv71 or 7v7 of section #b7;d77#b77;,b7 of the ,act entitled ,an ,act to ensure that the goods made with forced labor in ,xinjiang ,autonomous ,region of the ,people's ,republic of ,china do not enter the ,united ,states market1 and for other purposes7,public ,law #aag-ah2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fija note71 approved ,december #bc1 #bjba 7commonly referred to as the ,uyghur ,forced ,labor ,prevention ,act74 7,b7 ,the list described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be developed and continuously updated in consultation with the ,bureau of ,industry and ,security of the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 ,united ,states institutions of higher education that conduct significant ,department of ,defense research or engineering activities1 and other appropriate individuals and organizations4 7#aj7 7,a7 ,a list1 developed and continuously updated in consultation with the ,national ,academies of ,science1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine and such ,government agencies as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 of foreign talent programs that the ,secretary determines pose a threat to the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,in developing and updating such list1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7i7 the extent to which a foreign talent program or an agent of a foreign power-- 7,i7 poses a threat to research funded by the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,,ii7 engages in1 or facilitates1 cyber attacks1 theft1 espionage1 attempts to gain ownership of or influence over companies1 or otherwise interferes in the affairs of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 any other factor the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#aa7 ,development of measures of effectiveness and performance to assess and track progress of the ,department of ,defense across the program1 which measures shall include-- 7,a7 the evaluation of currently available data to support the assessment of such measures1 including the identification of areas in which gaps exist that may require collection of completely new data1 or modifications to existing data sets2 7,b7 current means and methods for the collection of data in an automated manner1 including the identification of areas in which gaps exist that may require new means for data collection or visualization of such data2 and 7,c7 the development of an analysis and assessment methodology framework to make tradeoffs between the measures developed under this paragraph and other metrics related to assessing undue foreign influence on the ,department of ,defense research enterprise1 such as commercial due diligence1 beneficial ownership1 and foreign ownership1 control1 and influence4 7d7 ,annual reviews required ,not later than ,march #cj1 #bjbe1 and each ,march #cj thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjdj-- 7#a7 each head of a ,department of ,defense component that awards grants for research shall carry out a review of a representative sample of the research grants awarded by the respective component in the previous fiscal year to ensure that the component is awarding grants in compliance with the applicable policies of the ,department2 and 7#b7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall carry out a separate review of a representative sample of the research grants awarded by such components in the previous fiscal year4 7e7 ,procedures for enhanced information sharing 7#a7 ,collection of information 7,a7 ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbj1 for the purpose of maintaining appropriate security controls over research activities1 technical information1 and intellectual property1 the ,secretary shall1 in conjunction with such public and private entities as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 establish streamlined procedures to collect appropriate information relating to individuals1 including ,united ,states citizens and foreign nationals1 who participate in defense research and development activities4 7,b7 ,with respect to fundamental research programs1 the academic liaison designated under subsection 7h7 shall establish policies and procedures to collect1 consistent with the best practices of ,government agencies that fund academic research1 appropriate information relating to individuals who participate in fundamental research programs4 7#b7 ,protection from release ,the procedures required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include procedures to protect such information from release1 consistent with applicable regulations4 7#c7 ,reporting to government information systems and repositories ,the procedures required by paragraph 7#a7 may include procedures developed1 in coordination with such public and private entities as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 to report such information to existing ,government information systems and repositories4 7f7 ,periodic reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #cj1 #bjbg1 and not later than ,march #cj of each year thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjdj1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the activities carried out under the program required by subsection 7a71 the periodic reviews conducted pursuant to subsection 7d71 and the waivers issued under section #dadg of this title4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the activities conducted and the progress made under the program4 7,b7 ,with respect to the periodic reviews conducted pursuant to subsection 7d71 the following3 7i7 ,the total number of research grants awarded by the ,department in the fiscal year covered by the reviews4 7ii7 ,the number of reviews carried out pursuant to subsection 7d77#a74 7iii7 ,the number of reviews carried out pursuant to subsection 7d77#b74 7iv7 ,a description of the processes by which the heads of the components described in paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7d7 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering conducted the reviews under such subsection4 7v7 ,an assessment of issues identified during the reviews carried out under subsection 7d71 including a list of grants that were identified as having not been awarded in compliance with applicable policies of the ,department of ,defense4 7,c7 ,the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the program4 7,d7 ,such recommendations as the ,secretary may have for legislative or administrative action relating to the matters described in subsection 7a71 including actions relating to foreign talent programs4 7,e7 ,identification and discussion of the gaps in legal authorities that need to be improve to enhance the security of research institutions of higher education performing defense research4 7,f7 ,a description of the actions taken by such institutions to comply with such best practices and guidelines as may be established by under the program4 7,g7 ,a description of the status of the measures of effectiveness and performance described in subsection 7c77#aa7 for the period covered by such report1 including an analytical assessment of the impact of such measures on the goals of the program4 7,h7 ,with respect to waivers described in paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7i7 ,the terms and contents of any waivers issued under section #dadg of this title 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 7#c7 ,form ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7g7 ,publication of updated lists 7#a7 ,submittal to ,congress ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjba1 and annually thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjcb1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the most recently updated lists described in paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj7 of subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,form ,each list submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#c7 ,public availability ,each list submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be published on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense in a searchable format4 7#d7 ,intervening submittal and publication ,the ,secretary may submit and publish an updated list described in paragraph 7#a7 more frequently than required by that paragraph1 as the ,secretary considers necessary4 7h7 ,designation of academic liaison 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 designate an academic liaison with principal responsibility for working with the academic and research communities to protect ,department-sponsored academic research of concern from undue foreign influence and threats4 7#b7 ,qualification ,the ,secretary shall designate an individual under paragraph 7#a7 who is an official of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering with experience-- 7,a7 working in security1 counterintelligence1 or academic research environments2 and 7,b7 with complex managerial tasks4 7#c7 ,duties ,the duties of the academic liaison designated under paragraph 7#a7 shall be as follows3 7,a7 ,to serve as the liaison of the ,department with the academic and research communities4 7,b7 ,to execute initiatives of the ,department relating to the protection of ,department-sponsored academic research of concern from undue foreign influence and threats1 including the program required by subsection 7a74 7,c7 ,to conduct outreach and education activities for the academic and research communities on undue foreign influence and threats to ,department-sponsored academic research of concern4 7,d7 ,to coordinate and align academic security policies with ,department component agencies1 the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 the intelligence community1 and such ,federal agencies as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7,e7 ,to the extent practicable1 to coordinate with the intelligence community to share1 not less frequently than annually1 with the academic and research communities unclassified information1 including counterintelligence information1 on threats from undue foreign influence4 7,f7 ,any other related responsibility1 as determined by the ,secretary in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7i7 ,designation of chief research security officers 7#a7 ,in general ,each institution of higher education that receives ,department of ,defense funding and more than #ej1jjj1jjj in total ,federal research funding annually shall designate at least one senior official to serve as the institution's ,chief ,research ,security ,officer4 7#b7 ,qualifications and duties ,each ,chief ,research ,security ,officer designated under 7h7 shall-- 7,a7 be a ,vice ,president for ,research1 ,chief ,research ,officer1 or another designated senior official at the institution with responsibility for research administration1 compliance1 or institutional security1 as determined appropriate by the institution2 and 7,b7 serve as the principal institutional officer and primary point of contact with the ,department of ,defense1 and other appropriate ,federal authorities on matters relating to research security associated with ,department of ,defense-funded research1 including undue foreign influence1 cybersecurity pertaining to such research1 insider risk1 and related threats4 7#c7 ,eligibility for department of defense security clearances and training 7,a7 ,the ,chief ,research ,security ,officer shall be eligible for sponsorship for an appropriate personnel security clearance for purposes of ,department of ,defense-funded research security1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the appropriate ,department of ,defense security and counterintelligence authorities1 and in coordination with other appropriate ,federal intelligence agencies1 shall establish processes-- 7i7 to facilitate the sponsorship1 adjudication1 and issuance of appropriate personnel security clearances for ,chief ,research ,security ,officers1 including through ,department of ,defense security clearance processes2 7ii7 to provide threat-related training1 briefings1 and information1 including classified briefings as appropriate1 related to risks to ,department of ,defense-funded research2 and 7iii7 to ensure that information shared is relevant1 timely1 and provided solely for defensive1 awareness1 and protective purposes4 7#d7 ,scope and limitations 7,a7 ,information shared pursuant to this section shall be limited to information necessary to protect ,department of ,defense-funded research and associated research activities4 7,b7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed-- 7i7 to require institutions of higher education to conduct classified research2 7ii7 to reclassify or otherwise restrict fundamental research2 7iii7 to impose new export control1 classification1 or security requirements on research that is otherwise unrestricted under applicable law or policy2 or 7iv7 to infringe upon academic freedom1 freedom of expression1 or other lawful academic activities4 7#e7 ,alignment with existing department of defense research security requirements ,the requirements of this section shall be implemented consistent with ,department of ,defense research security policies and programs1 including ,national ,security ,presidential ,memorandum-#cc 7relating to supported research and development national policy71 issued ,january #bjba1 applicable ,department of ,defense directives and instructions1 and guidance issued by the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 as relevant to ,department of ,defense-funded research4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term agent of a foreign power has the meaning given such term in section #aja of the ,foreign ,intelligence ,surveillance ,act of #aigh 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja74 7#b7 ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#c7 ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 #dadg4 ,prohibition on contracts between certain foreign entities and institutions of higher education conducting ,department of ,defense-funded research 7a7 ,prohibition ,beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbh1 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 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 7i7 ,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 ,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 7i7 ,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 ,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 #bjbh1 and which contract remains in effect on such date1 the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees within #ij days of enactment of this section4 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 ,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 short-term1 ancillary agreements such as employment contracts for visiting professorships or sponsored travel or visas of foreign nationals employed by institutions of higher education1 excluding those affiliated with foreign entities of concern2 7iii7 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 7iv7 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 including assignment or license of a trademark or copyright related to the name1 likeness1 mascot or similar image1 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 this title4 7#d7 ,the term foreign entity of concern means any person or entity on any of the following lists3 7,a7 ,any of the following lists maintained by the ,bureau of ,industry and ,security of the ,department of ,commerce3 7i7 ,the ,entity ,list set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #d to part #gdd of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7ii7 ,the ,unverified ,list set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #f part #gdd of that title4 7iii7 ,the ,military ,end-,user ,list set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #g to part #gdd of that title4 7iv7 ,the ,denied ,persons ,list maintained pursuant to section #gfd4c7;a77#b7 of that title4 7,b7 ,the list of specifically designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of ,treasury 7commonly referred to as the ,,sdn list74 7,c7 ,the list of ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states required by 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,d7 ,the lists of debarred parties maintained by the ,directorate of ,defense ,trade ,controls of the ,department of ,state pursuant to section #ch7;g77#d7of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggh7;g77#d774 7,e7 ,the list of telecommunications companies of the ,people's ,republic of ,china described in section #hhi7;f77#c7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorizations ,act of #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #da ,u4,s4,c4 #cija note prec474 7,f7 ,the list of semiconductor companies of the ,people's ,republic of ,china described in section #eidi7;i77#c7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year#bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #da ,u4,s4,c4 #dgac note74 7,g7 ,the list of biotechnology companies of concern maintained under section #hea7;f7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #da ,u4,s4,c4 #cija note prec474 7,h7 ,the list of entities that produce or provide communications equipment or service on the list published by the ,federal ,communications ,commission under section #b7;a7 of the ,secure and ,trusted ,communications ,networks ,act of #bjai 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #afja7;a774 7,i7 ,a list maintained under clause 7i71 7ii71 7iv71 or 7v7 of section #b7;d77#b77;,b7 of the ,act entitled ,an ,act to ensure that the goods made with forced labor in ,xinjiang ,autonomous ,region of the ,people's ,republic of ,china d o not enter the ,united ,states market1 and for other purposes1 approved ,december #bc1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-ah2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fija note7 7commonly referred to as the ,uyghur ,forced ,labor ,prevention ,act74 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 4 7b7 ,conforming repeals ,the following sections are hereby repealed3 7#a7 ,section #abgg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aiad74 7#b7 ,section #abhf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note74 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ajfb7;b77#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 #bbda note7 is amended by striking subsection 7g7 of section #abhf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note71 as amended by section #abii;,c of this ,act1 and inserting section #dadf7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code14 #bba4 ,codification of ,department of ,defense ,science1 ,technology1 and ,innovation ,board ,subchapter ,i of chapter #cjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #djfh4 ,department of ,defense ,science1 ,technology1 and ,innovation ,board 7a7 ,advisory board established ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 establish and maintain a ,science1 ,technology1 and ,innovation ,board 7in this section referred to as the ,board7 for the purposes set forth in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,purpose 7#a7 ,in general ,the purpose of the ,board is to advise1 in response to taskings1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and the other ,under ,secretaries of the ,department of ,defense on matters relating to science1 technology1 research1 engineering1 manufacturing1 acquisition process1 and other matters that are of special interest to the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,matters of concern to the ,board2 identification of technologies ,the ,board shall-- 7,a7 be concerned with the pressing and complex technology problems facing the ,department of ,defense in such areas as research1 engineering1 and manufacturing2 and 7,b7 ensure the identification of new technologies and new applications of technology in those areas to strengthen national security4 7c7 ,charter ,the ,board shall maintain a public charter describing its functions1 which shall be updated periodically as the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering considers necessary4 7d7 ,agency providing support2 staff 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall report to the ,secretary of ,defense through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#b7 ,executive ,director and support staff ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall provide the ,board with an ,executive ,director and the necessary support staff to manage the day-to-day operations of the ,board and its ad hoc task forces4 7#c7 ,compliance officer ,the ,board shall have a designated ,federal officer to ensure compliance of the ,board with all ,department of ,defense policies and procedures and relevant ,federal regulations4 7#d7 ,detailees and liaisons ,the ,board may accept detailees from the military departments or components of the ,department of ,defense to serve as ,armed ,forces liaisons to the ,board and support ,board activities4 7e7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,board shall be composed of not more than #ej members as full board members1 who shall be eminent authorities in the fields of science1 technology1 innovation1 and other matters germane to scientific1 technological1 and innovation topics of special interest to the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,terms 7,a7 ,the appointment of ,board members shall be approved by the ,department of ,defense ,appointing ,authority for a term of service of one to four years1 with annual renewals1 in accordance with ,department of ,defense policy and procedures4 7,b7 ,no member1 unless approved by the ,department of ,defense ,appointing ,authority1 may serve more than two consecutive terms of service on the ,board1 including its subcommittees1 unless a waiver is approved by the ,under ,secretary4 7#c7 ,leadership ,the ,department of ,defense ,appointing ,authority shall appoint the leadership of the ,board from among the members of the ,board1 in accordance with ,department of ,defense policy and procedures1 for a term of service of one to two years1 with annual renewal1 which shall not exceed the term of a member's appointment to the ,board4 7#d7 ,compensation of members ,except for reimbursement for official ,board-related travel and per diem1 members of the ,board members shall serve without compensation4 7f7 ,subcommittees1 task forces1 panels1 or working groups 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,when necessary and consistent with the ,board's mission1 the ,board may establish subcommittees1 task forces1 panels1 or working groups 7hereafter referred to as subcommittees7 to support ,board activities4 7,b7 ,the establishment of subcommittees shall be based upon a written determination1 which shall include terms of reference1 by the ,department of ,defense ,appointing ,authority or the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 as the ,board's sponsor4 7#b7 ,,faca and compliance ,all subcommittees operate in accordance with chapter #aj of title #e 7commonly known as the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act71 governing ,federal statutes and regulations1 and ,department of ,defense policy and procedures4 7#c7 ,operations 7,a7 ,a subcommittee shall not work independently of the ,board and shall report all of its recommendations and advice solely to the ,board for its thorough deliberation and discussion at a properly noticed and open ,board meeting1 unless the meeting must be closed in accordance with one or more of the exemptions found in section #eeb;b of title #e4 7,b7 ,a subcommittee has no authority to make decisions and recommendations1 orally or in writing1 on behalf of the ,board4 7#d7 ,appointment to subcommittees ,individual appointments to serve on subcommittees1 which are separate and distinct from appointments to the ,board itself1 shall be approved by the ,department of ,defense ,appointing ,authority for a term of service of one to four years1 with annual renewals1 in accordance with ,department of ,defense policy and procedures4 7g7 ,frequency of meetings ,the ,board shall meet not less frequently than four times each year on a quarterly basis to update the ,secretary and senior leadership on the activities of the ,board4 4 #bbb4 ,alternative programs to expand inventory of air defense interceptors 7a7 ,alternative programs required ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall explore1 establish1 and carry out efforts to increase the inventory of air defense interceptors by pursuing each of the following pathways3 7#a7 ,cost-reduction initiatives for existing missile systems1 including value engineering1 design-for-manufacturability improvements1 and supply-chain efficiencies4 7#b7 ,delivery of technical data packages on a contract-manufacturing basis to additional manufacturers1 including manufacturers in the commercial sector1 consistent with applicable technical data rights or agreements with the technical data owners4 7#c7 ,sourcing of interceptors from allies and partners and the exploration of opportunities to establish or expand domestic production lines for such interceptors1 including through co-production1 licensed manufacturing1 or foreign military sales arrangements4 7#d7 ,performance of market research across industry and the ,department of ,defense science and technology reinvention laboratories to identify critical components for air defense interceptors and to support the rapid integration1 testing1 and qualification of a new or modified interceptor design4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing-- 7#a7 the specific activities conducted under each of the pathways required by subsection 7a72 7#b7 for each pathway1 the potential improvements in unit cost1 schedule1 and production volume that could be achieved1 as compared to any identified impacts on the performance1 reliability1 or other capabilities of the affected missile systems2 and 7#c7 the ,secretary's recommended path or paths forward1 including any legislative or budgetary proposals necessary to implement or expand successful efforts4 #bbc4 ,improvements to personnel management authority to attract experts in science1 engineering1 and certain other disciplines at ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency ,section #djib7;b77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the semicolon and inserting 1 of which not more than #dj of the #adj positions may be occupied concurrently by #b individuals1 for a period not to exceed #ij days1 for the purposes of accommodating recruitment cycles and managing personnel rotations1 and any such concurrent occupancy shall be counted as a single position against the total number of positions set forth in this subparagraph24 #bbd4 ,extension of limitation on availability of funds for fundamental research collaboration with certain academic institutions ,section #bch7;a7 of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei71 as amended by section #bae of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj71 is amended by striking or fiscal year #bjbf and inserting 1 fiscal year #bjbf1 or fiscal year #bjbg4 ,c ,plans1 reports1 and other matters #bca4 ,assessment framework for future quantum computing programs 7a7 ,framework required ,not later than ,june #ae1 #bjbg1 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 develop a framework for assessing the development or acquisition of future quantum computing systems1 algorithms1 or hybrid-quantum computing services informed by the practices developed under the ,quantum ,benchmarking ,initiative4 7b7 ,requirements ,in developing the framework required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall leverage the work products1 insights1 and lessons learned from the ,quantum ,benchmarking ,initiative to help programs1 technical developers1 or source selection evaluators assess the following3 7#a7 ,the ability of a system1 algorithm1 or service to achieve mission-relevant capability for the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,risks and the sufficiency of risk mitigation steps in developing or acquiring a relevant system1 algorithm1 or service4 7#c7 ,timelines1 technical enabling infrastructure1 user requirements1 doctrinal or employment conceptual needs1 and training needs associated with the development or acquisition of a system1 algorithm1 or service4 7c7 ,issuance of policy guidance ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall issue policy guidance to the ,department regarding the use of the assessment framework required under subsection 7a74 #bcb4 ,execution of the ,additive ,manufacturing for ,rocket ,propellant systems 7a7 ,program of record determination ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a determination confirming whether the ,additive ,manufacturing for ,rocket ,propellant systems should be formally established as a program of record4 7b7 ,briefing requirement ,not later than ,april #ae1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a briefing on ,army efforts relating to ,additive ,manufacturing for ,rocket ,propellant systems1 including its procurement funding1 and integration strategies4 #bcc4 ,report on emerging technology and cognitive warfare 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implications of emerging technologies to support ,department of ,defense cognitive warfare4 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification and assessment of emerging technologies that have current or near-term application to cognitive warfare and operations in the information environment of the ,department of ,defense1 including artificial intelligence and machine learning tools1 synthetic media generation1 analytical tools1 including narrative intelligence1 and neuroscience-based influence technologies4 7#b7 ,an assessment of how adversaries of the ,united ,states1 including ,china and ,russia1 are researching1 developing1 or employing such technologies in support of cognitive warfare objectives4 7#c7 ,an assessment of how allies and partners of the ,united ,states1 including the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 are researching1 developing1 or employing such technologies in support of cognitive warfare objectives4 7#d7 ,an assessment of opportunities for the ,department of ,defense to leverage the defense industrial base1 academic research institutions1 and allied and partner countries in accelerating the development and fielding of relevant cognitive warfare technologies1 including recommendations for public-private partnership mechanisms and international cooperation agreements4 7#e7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 #bcd4 ,department of ,defense electronics requirements study 7a7 ,agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with an organization the ,secretary considers qualified1 to perform the services covered by this section4 7#b7 ,timing ,the ,secretary shall seek to enter into the agreement described in paragraph 7#a7 such that the services covered by this section are completed before the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,study ,under an agreement between the ,secretary and an organization under subsection 7a71 the organization shall carry out a comprehensive study analyzing current and future electronics requirements for defense systems1 with particular emphasis on electronic warfare capabilities and semiconductor packaging solutions4 7c7 ,elements ,the study carried out under subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,current state assessment ,an assessment that includes-- 7,a7 a system-level analysis of electronics needs and core functions across existing defense platforms2 7,b7 documentation of current operational requirements1 including-- 7i7 electronic warfare systems' parallel target acquisition capabilities2 7ii7 threat differentiation and classification requirements2 and 7iii7 counter-electronic warfare response timeframes and performance specifications2 7,c7 a catalog and categorization of existing technology implementations by type and application2 and 7,d7 an assessment of current semiconductor packaging functions and their relationship to system performance4 7#b7 ,technology landscape analysis ,an analysis that includes engagement with semiconductor industry experts1 including ,intel ,corporation and other leading manufacturers-- 7,a7 to map system-level requirements to semiconductor-level specifications2 7,b7 to identify current technology gaps and limitations2 and 7,c7 to analyze existing supply chain dependencies and vulnerabilities4 7#c7 ,future requirements definition ,development of a definition of future requirements that includes-- 7,a7 a survey of stakeholders to identify desired future capabilities and performance targets2 7,b7 next-generation electronics requirements across multiple domains2 7,c7 scalability requirements and capability roadmaps2 and 7,d7 documentation of emerging technology scenarios4 7#d7 ,modular architecture framework ,development of a framework that includes-- 7,a7 recommendations for standardized1 modular electronics building blocks2 7,b7 interface specifications to enable interoperable capabilities2 7,c7 a framework for aggregate demand forecasting2 7,d7 strategies for mitigating diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages2 and 7,e7 upgrade pathways that minimize system-wide impacts4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the organization with whom the ,secretary entered into a contract under subsection 7a7 with regards to the study carried out under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the findings described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,an implementation roadmap with timeline and resource requirements4 7,c7 ,risk assessment and mitigation strategies4 7#c7 ,form ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 ,,iii ,operation and ,maintenance ,a ,authorization of ,appropriations #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbg 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 ,modifications to ,advanced ,nuclear ,transition ,working ,group ,section #cai of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment and inserting ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical1 and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical1 and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs and inserting ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment4 #cab4 ,prioritization of deployment of expeditionary solid waste disposal systems ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prioritize deployment of expeditionary solid waste disposal systems to contingency locations where open air burn pits remain in use1 including ,ar ,riyan 7,owen71 ,yemen1 and other locations where members of the ,armed ,forces face elevated exposure risk due to the absence of feasible waste disposal alternatives4 #cac4 ,authorization of sustainable aviation fuel procurement ,section #biaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7k7 ,sustainable aviation fuel procurement ,the ,secretary of ,defense may procure sustainable aviation fuel for operational or training purposes at a cost that exceeds the cost of conventional petroleum-based aviation fuel4 4 #cad4 ,grid resiliency and energy redundancy ,section #biaa7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#aj7 through 7#ad71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following new paragraph 7#i73 7#i7 ,the value of establishing operational redundancy in both the primary procurement sourcing of energy and the specific physical categories of energy utilized to support critical mission infrastructure1 ensuring the continuous availability of independent baseload generation capacities in the event of commercial or regional utility disruption4 4 #cae4 ,mandatory grid impact and infrastructure power requirements for enhanced use leases 7a7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that any enhanced use lease executed1 extended1 or renewed under section #bffg and #bffb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for purposes of infrastructure1 facility modernization1 or energy production of the ,department of ,defense shall include a comprehensive1 formalized assessment of localized grid impacts and infrastructure power demands4 7b7 ,elements of assessment ,the assessment required under subsection 7a7 shall explicitly document and discuss the following3 7#a7 ,the projected net effects of the proposed enhanced use lease on the stability1 capacity1 and reliability of the surrounding local commercial electric grid1 including potential impacts on voltage regulation1 transmission congestion1 and utility-scale baseline capacity4 7#b7 ,the total peak and baseline electrical power required to fully sustain and operate all new infrastructure1 facilities1 or capabilities constructed on the leased property under the enhanced use lease4 #caf4 ,storage capacity enhancements 7a7 ,plan required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command1 the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 and the ,secretary of each military department1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive master plan to expand1 harden1 and optimize bulk storage capacity at strategic locations worldwide4 7#b7 ,elements of the plan ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,the establishment of theater-specific minimum operational storage capacity floors for all types of fuel used by the ,department of ,defense1 including any high-priority strategic nodes capable of sustaining critical mission essential tasks for a minimum period of time determined by the ,department without external replenishment4 7,b7 ,a program and engineering assessment to construct hardened1 semi-buried1 underground1 distributed1 or geologic storage infrastructure and modular fueling nodes designed to withstand kinetic1 cyber1 and environmental threats4 7,c7 ,a strategy to transition from single1 large-scale vulnerable bulk fuel hubs to decentralized and redundant storage networks within individual installation footprints to mitigate single points of failure4 7b7 ,congressional submission 7#a7 ,submission of master plan ,upon completion of the plan required under subsection 7a71 and not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit the master plan to the congressional defense committees4 7#b7 ,form of report ,the plan submitted under paragraph 7#a7 and any accompanying project list shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex to protect specific operational readiness thresholds and vulnerability profiles of designated strategic locations4 #cag4 ,revision of policy on use of open-air burn pits not controlled by ,department of ,defense ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise the policy of the ,department of ,defense governing the use of open-air burn pits consistent with the findings and recommendations contained in the report by the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense dated ,july #aa1 #bjbd1 and entitled ,management ,advisory3 ,non-,do,d ,solid ,waste ,burning ,at or ,near ,do,d-,occupied ,sites 7,,dodig-#bjbd-ajg74 #cah4 ,assessment of energy supplied to installations and operational forces of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command and the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive assessment of the current status1 sourcing1 and security of all forms of energy supplied to installations and operational forces of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements of assessment ,the assessment required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,a complete accounting of the geographic origin and supply chain pathways of all forms of energy1 including hydrocarbons1 purchased by the ,department of ,defense1 explicitly identifying any direct or indirect reliance on foreign energy sources4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the systemic vulnerabilities within current energy supply lines of the ,department1 including single points of failure and military installations reliant on single-source commercial transmission or entities backed by a foreign country4 7#c7 ,an inventory of current on-site energy storage capacities1 including an assessment of whether existing capacities meet baseline operational requirements4 7#d7 ,an assessment of potential disruptions to energy supplies of the ,department under various kinetic and cyber conflict scenarios4 #cai4 ,requirement of notice on updates to public dashboard on remediation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances ,section #cbb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking removal and inserting remedial2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection 7c73 7c7 ,notice of updates to dashboard ,not less frequently than semiannually1 the ,secretary shall provide prompt notice to regional offices of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 appropriate ,state and local authorities1 restoration advisory boards established under section #bgje7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives of updates to the dashboard under subsection 7b74 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#a71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking removal14 #cbj4 ,revisions to technical assistance for public participation in defense environmental restoration activities ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall modify section #bjc4d of title #cb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or successor regulations1 to increase the limitation on the combined sum of purchase orders for technical assistance for public participation in defense environmental restoration activities under that section for an installation of the ,department of ,defense to a combined sum of purchase orders not to exceed #a1jjj1jjj or1 during any one year1 the lesser of #ajj1jjj or #a percent of the total projected environmental restoration cost-to-complete of the installation4 #cbj;,a4 ,study on contracting process of ,department of ,defense for remediation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study evaluating the cleanup and acquisition processes used by the ,department of ,defense as of the date of the enactment of this ,act relating to remediation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances resulting from activities of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall assess-- 7#a7 the extent to which the ,department has identified and developed requirements for remediation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances across military installations where cleanup may be needed by the ,department1 including any fragmentation of requirements across military installations2 7#b7 the extent to which the ,department has analyzed the effectiveness of acquisition strategies and contracting approaches used to procure technologies and services for the remediation of such substances2 7#c7 whether the cleanup and acquisition strategies of the ,department account for the current state of remediation technologies for such substances2 7#d7 whether the ,department reviews the effectiveness of technologies previously employed at installations of the ,department and considers the findings from such reviews when approaching future remediation efforts2 and 7#e7 any risks1 gaps1 or inefficiencies in the approach taken by the ,department to remediate such substances1 and any opportunities to improve speed1 affordability1 and outcomes4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall brief the congressional defense committees on the study conducted under subsection 7a71 with a report to follow at a mutually agreed upon time4 #cbj;,b4 ,initiation of remedial actions with respect to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,initiation of remedial actions 7#a7 ,in general ,to the extent that it is consistent with the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq47 and any other applicable law1 and except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall initiate interim remedial actions with respect to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances at not fewer than #ej covered sites4 7#b7 ,exception 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may initiate interim remedial actions with respect to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances at fewer than #ej covered sites only if the ,secretary cannot find enough covered sites meeting the factor specified under section #cjj4dae7;b77#b77;i7 of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or successor regulations4 7,b7 ,report ,if the ,secretary utilizes the exception under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report verifying that the ,secretary assessed each covered site and was unable to find a sufficient number of covered sites meeting the factor specified in such subparagraph4 7b7 ,timely completion of ongoing actions ,the ,secretary shall ensure the timely completion of interim remedial actions at installations of the ,department of ,defense that are ongoing as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,covered site defined ,in this section1 the term covered site-- 7#a7 means1 of the #gbc installations of the ,department assessed for use or potential use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances set forth in the publication of the ,department dated ,march #ca1 #bjbe1 the installations at which the estimated remedial investigation or feasibility study end date is delayed as compared to the date specified for such site in the similar publication of the ,department dated ,december #bjbd2 and 7#b7 shall be interpreted consistent with the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq47 and any other applicable law4 ,c ,logistics and ,sustainment #cba4 ,implementation of ,comptroller ,general recommendations on exercises and wargames in the ,indo-,pacific region 7a7 ,implementation plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary concerned shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states a plan to address the following recommendations made by the ,comptroller ,general3 7,a7 ,recommendations #af through #bj in the report entitled ,weapon ,systems ,maintenance3 ,,dod ,needs ,enhanced ,assessments and ,exercises to ,prepare for an ,indo-,pacific ,conflict7,,gao-#bf-ajggaj;,c74 7,b7 ,recommendations #g through #aa in the report entitled ,fuel ,supply3 ,,dod ,is ,not ,prepared for a ,contested ,environment in the ,indo-,pacific7,,gao-#be-ajgbaf;,c74 7,c7 ,recommendations #g and #h in the report entitled ,force ,structure3 ,army and ,marine ,corps ,face ,challenges ,developing ,new ,multi-,domain ,units7,,gao-#bd-ajfbff;,c74 7,d7 ,recommendations #a and #b in the report entitled ,military ,readiness3 ,actions ,needed to ,ensure the ,reserve ,component ,will ,be ,ready to ,rapidly ,respond to a ,potential ,conflict7,,gao-#bf-ajgegi;,c74 7#b7 ,identification of recommendations ,to be implemented ,each plan under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to each recommendation described in such paragraph that the ,secretary concerned has implemented or intends to implement-- 7,a7 a summary of actions that have been taken or will be taken to implement the recommendation2 and 7,b7 a schedule1 with specific milestones1 for completing implementation of the recommendation4 7#c7 ,identification of recommendations not ,to be implemented ,each plan under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of any recommendation described in such paragraph that the ,secretary concerned does not intend to implement4 7,b7 ,a discussion of the reasons not to implement each such recommendation4 7,c7 ,a description of alternative actions taken or intended to be taken to address the matters identified by the ,comptroller ,general4 7b7 ,implementation report ,not later than one year after submission by the ,secretary concerned of the plan under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary concerned shall carry out activities to implement the plan and provide a report to the congressional defense committees and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states on the following3 7#a7 ,the specific maintenance and repair objectives developed for exercises and wargames in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#b7 ,guidance on incorporating fuel storage and delivery missions into live exercises4 7#c7 ,with respect to the ,army and the ,marine ,corps1 the specific sustainment and transportation objectives in exercises for multi-domain units of the ,army and the ,marine ,corps in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#d7 ,with respect to the ,army and the ,air ,force1 the specific realistic and accurate assessments conducted to evaluate the ability of relevant reserve component units of the ,army and the ,air ,force to build the required readiness to meet contingency response missions4 7c7 ,secretary concerned defined ,in this section1 the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,defense1 with respect to actions taken by the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command2 7#b7 the ,secretary of the ,army1 with respect to actions taken by the ,army2 7#c7 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 with respect to actions taken by the ,air ,force2 and 7#d7 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 with respect to actions taken by the ,navy and the ,marine ,corps4 #cbb4 ,integration of unmanned systems into the ,installation ,physical ,security ,program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army1 in coordination with the heads of relevant organizations of the ,department of ,defense1 shall develop a plan for integrating unmanned aerial systems into the ,installation ,physical ,security ,program to expand physical security monitoring capabilities for installations and facilities of the ,department of the ,army within the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a proposal for the development and implementation of a cost-effective1 scalable solution to physical security of installations of the ,department of the ,army that employs unmanned aerial systems to identify and monitor potential threats to such installations4 7#b7 ,an identification of one installation to potentially host the initial development of the integration required under such subsection and two locations for additional activities related to such integration1 including the criteria used to determine proposed locations1 which shall-- 7,a7 serve as potential demonstration locations for installation defense architecture that utilizes autonomous threat detection and small unmanned aerial system deployment for purposes of persistent surveillance2 and 7,b7 be chosen based on geographical diversity and the strategic importance of such installation and locations to the overall security infrastructure of the ,army4 7#c7 ,a comprehensive breakdown of the full costs of the integration required under such subsection1 including-- 7,a7 initial capital expenditure for system implementation2 7,b7 the cost of deploying unmanned aerial systems1 sensors1 and other related infrastructure at all organic industrial base sites operated by the ,department of the ,army in the ,united ,states2 7,c7 estimated operation and maintenance costs2 7,d7 a detailed funding schedule with expenditures projected across the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as of the date of the plan72 and 7,e7 identification of potential cost-saving opportunities from the proliferation of small unmanned aerial systems and other sensors for installation security purposes across the installation footprint of the ,army4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the viability of funding and sustaining the integration required under such subsection across the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as of the date of the plan71 considering-- 7,a7 the financial impact relative to existing security infrastructure budgets of the ,army1 including potential impact on force structure or equipment procurement costs2 7,b7 the cost-benefit analysis of upgrading existing systems versus implementing new technologies at each selected location2 and 7,c7 identification of technological or policy challenges or barriers to implementing small unmanned aerial system-based persistent monitoring solutions across the footprint of the ,army in the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,a list of any additional authorities1 appropriations1 or other resources necessary to ensure the success of the integration required under such subsection4 7c7 ,submittal to ,congress ,not later than ,september #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a completed version of the plan developed under subsection 7a74 #cbc4 ,guidance regarding governance structure of organic industrial base of the ,army 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall establish and publish guidance regarding updated governance of the organic industrial base of the ,army4 7b7 ,elements of guidance ,the guidance required under subsection 7a7 shall do the following3 7#a7 ,clearly delineate how decisions regarding resourcing and site operations that are currently overseen by the ,united ,states ,army ,materiel ,command and workload and acquisition requirements that are currently overseen by the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,acquisition1 ,logistics1 and ,technology will be reconciled to ensure the efficient functioning of the organic industrial base of the ,army4 7#b7 ,clearly delineate the relationship of the organic industrial base of the ,army with the ,army ,sustainment ,command and the ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office4 7#c7 ,establish1 maintain1 and disseminate1 not less frequently than annually1 to all leadership responsible for sites of the organic industrial base of the ,army a comprehensive plan for the type and quantity of production and repair activities that will occur at each site1 which shall-- 7,a7 account for the current and projected needs of the ,army1 other military departments1 and foreign partners2 7,b7 be coordinated with other production and repair activities across the ,department of ,defense2 7,c7 fulfill the requirements of section #cea of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj72 and 7,d7 cover not less than the next three years of production or repair activities4 7#d7 ,establish an updated resourcing model for the organic industrial base of the ,army that-- 7,a7 is focused on reducing the production costs at each site of the organic industrial base of the ,army to ensure such costs are competitive with other similar facilities2 7,b7 describes any modifications to the ,army ,working ,capital ,fund resulting from such model2 and 7,c7 describes any use of direct appropriations to fund overhead or other costs resulting from such model4 7#e7 ,oversee and implement ongoing modernization efforts of the ,army1 including by establishing1 maintaining1 and disseminating a comprehensive plan that-- 7,a7 accounts for modernization needs across all sites of the organic industrial base of the ,army2 7,b7 includes the criteria used to allocate modernization funds across those sites2 and 7,c7 shall be submitted to the congressional defense committees not less frequently than annually4 7#f7 ,not later than #cj days after any decision that will decrease the workload of a site of the organic industrial base of the ,army by #aj percent or more1 notify the congressional defense committees of such decision1 which shall include an explanation for the decrease and a plan to shift other work required by the ,army to the site in order to maintain workforce capability4 7c7 ,organic industrial base of the ,army defined ,in this section1 the term organic industrial base of the ,army means the arsenals1 ammunition plants1 activities1 and depots of the ,army4 #cbd4 ,extension of deadline for designation of roles and responsibilities relating to sustainment and readiness of certain naval surface vessels ,section #hfih7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this section and inserting ,january #ca1 #bjbh4 #cbe4 ,acquisition and sustainment strategy for spare parts for low mission capable aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish an acquisition and sustainment strategy for aircraft spare parts1 applicable to any covered aircraft platform1 to maximize competition and expand the defense industrial base supply chain for sustainment4 7b7 ,diminishing manufacturing sources ,in carrying out the strategy established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 identify spare parts of any covered aircraft platform that is subject to diminishing manufacturing sources or material shortages2 7#b7 prioritize such parts for competitive resourcing2 and 7#c7 incorporate lifecycle obsolescence planning into sustainment strategies for all covered aircraft platforms4 7c7 ,procurement ,in carrying out the strategy established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall competitively source spare parts identified under subsection 7b7 by enabling the use of-- 7#a7 reverse engineering2 7#b7 advanced manufacturing2 7#c7 additive manufacturing2 and 7#d7 digital engineering and technical data package development4 7d7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for three years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a list of covered aircraft platforms2 7#b7 mission capable rates for each such platform2 7#c7 actions taken to expand competition and qualify additional vendors2 7#d7 contract obligations awarded to small business concerns pursuant to this section2 and 7#e7 measurable changes in aircraft availability attributable to actions under this section4 7e7 ,covered aircraft platform defined ,in this section1 the term covered aircraft platform means any fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft operated by the ,department of ,defense with-- 7#a7 a fleet-wide full mission capable rate of #ej percent or less during the preceding fiscal year2 or 7#b7 a critical mission capable rate of #dj percent or less for primary mission aircraft inventory1 as determined by the ,secretary concerned4 #cbf4 ,helicopter support for ,kwajalein ,atoll and ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range1 ,marshall ,islands 7a7 ,provision of rotary wing assets ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall ensure that a sufficient quantity of rotary wing assets1 including air and maintenance crews1 spares and support equipment1 and any other mission critical personnel or material1 necessary to support all planned test events1 installation maintenance requirements1 and personnel movement or evacuation contingencies are located on ,kwajalein ,atoll and available for mission support and tasking by the ,army at ,kwajalein ,atoll and the ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range1 ,marshall ,islands4 7b7 ,requirement fulfillment options ,to implement the requirements under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,army may-- 7#a7 consistent with section #bega of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 coordinate with the ,secretary of the ,air ,force to obtain excess ,,uh-#a,n ,huey light-lift utility helicopters and any associated spares and equipment from ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command as the ,air ,force divests those aircraft in support of its transition to the ,,mh-#aci ,grey ,wolf2 7#b7 obtain new or excess ,,uh-#gb ,lakota light utility helicopters and any associated spares and equipment from the ,army ,aviation ,center of ,excellence as the ,army transitions those aircraft in from the training fleet2 or 7#c7 obtain rotary wing assets for the purposes described in subsection 7a7 via other means1 if-- 7,a7 such assets fulfill the capability and timeline availability requirements described in such subsection2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,army provides a written certification to the congressional defense committees not later than #cj days prior to the end of the #ij-;day period specified in such subsection of the intent of the ,secretary to pursue such other means and that such means will fulfill the requirements of such subsection4 7c7 ,long term capability sustainment plan 7#a7 ,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 congressional defense committees a plan outlining the enduring approach of the ,army to providing rotary wing assets for mission support and tasking by the ,army at ,kwajalein ,atoll and the ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range1 ,marshall ,islands4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of the rotary wing assets to be made available over the next #e1 #aj1 and #ae years4 7,b7 ,an initial acquisition strategy for any assets not already in the inventory of the ,army1 as applicable4 7,c7 ,a detailed lifecycle sustainment plan for any rotary wing assets provided for mission support and tasking by the ,army at ,kwajalein ,atoll and the ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range1 ,marshall ,islands4 7,d7 ,a projection of anticipated costs over the upcoming future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for providing the capabilities described in subsection 7a74 7,e7 ,such other matters or recommendations as the ,secretary of the ,army considers relevant4 #cbg4 ,capital expenditure write-offs for ,department of ,defense depots and arsenals 7a7 ,write-offs ,with respect to any depot or arsenal of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,defense may write-off or eliminate any internal ,department accounting charges1 such as remaining depreciation or internal debt from an account of a military department or the ,department associated with capital assets that do not generate revenue due to mission realignments directed by the ,federal ,government4 7b7 ,recovery of revolving fund cash outlay ,any write-off conducted under subsection 7a7 shall be done in a manner such that any previous revolving fund cash outlay is recovered4 7c7 ,application of authority ,the authority under subsection 7a7 applies only to financial balances within the accounts of a military department or the ,department of ,defense1 not to payments owned to commercial contractors4 7d7 ,delegation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may delegate the authority under subsection 7a7 to the ,secretary of a military department4 #cbh4 ,modification of requirements relating to production in factories or arsenals owned by the ,united ,states ,section #gecb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting 7a7 ,in general4--,the ,secretary2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 as designated by paragraph 7#a71 by striking 1 so far as those factories or arsenals can make those supplies on an economical basis and inserting when it is economical to do so2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,certification ,to use other facilities 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary of the ,army chooses to make munitions or weapons systems outside the organic industrial base of the ,army1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,acquisition1 ,logistics1 and ,technology1 or any successor official1 shall certify that-- 7,a7 the choice will not undermine the capacity of sites of the organic industrial base of the ,army within the continental ,united ,states to produce munitions or weapons systems to meet requirements of the ,department of ,defense and foreign allies or partner nations of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 due consideration was given to whether it was in the interest of ensuring adequate workloads at sites of the organic industrial base of the ,army to establish the capability to produce the munition or weapons system at such a site2 7,c7 preference was given to a production facility within the continental ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 a site in the organic industrial base of the ,army was not deemed ineligible for production solely because the munition or weapons systems is not currently being made at the site and consideration was given to the feasibility of increasing capability at such a site to allow it to meet the production need4 7#b7 ,explanation ,if the ,secretary of the ,army cannot make the certification required under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a choice described in that paragraph1 not later than #cj days before such choice is finalized1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees an explanation for why such choice is in the interest of the national security of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term economical means providing a cost comparable to that of other viable production options while also-- 7,a7 efficiently and quickly meeting the needs of the ,army and the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 addressing the needs of the ,army to effectively and efficiently balance workload across the organic industrial base of the ,army to maintain the health of the organic industrial base4 7#b7 ,the term organic industrial base of the ,army means any operational arsenal1 ammunition plant1 activity1 or depot of the ,army4 4 ,d ,reports #cda4 ,report on strategy to maintain and upgrade conventional munitions storage facilities 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the strategy of the ,department of ,defense to maintain and upgrade conventional munitions storage facilities 7both in the continental ,united ,states and outside the continental ,united ,states7 in order to ensure the safe1 effective1 and long-term storage of current and future conventional munitions inventories4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a comprehensive description of the current strategy and practices of the ,united ,states ,army ,materiel ,command for maintaining1 repairing1 and upgrading conventional munitions storage facilities1 including any ongoing or planned investments in infrastructure modernization4 7#b7 ,a detailed assessment of the current condition of all conventional munitions storage facilities1 including-- 7,a7 the percentage or proportion of facilities at each installation of the ,department of ,defense that meet applicable standards of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of the ,army1 and industry for conventional munitions storage2 7,b7 the percentage or proportion of storage capacity currently housing obsolete1 outdated1 or operationally irrelevant munitions2 and 7,c7 an identification of the funds necessary to invest in sustained conventional munitions readiness4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of the sufficiency of climate-controlled storage facilities to support the full execution of conventional munitions acquisition1 storage1 and prepositioning plans1 including the ability to preposition stocks at installations outside the continental ,united ,states in support of requirements of the commanders of the combatant commands1 including by specifically addressing projected shortfalls 7by location and capacity7 and any associated risks to conventional munitions readiness4 7#d7 ,a strategy for coordinating conventional munitions storage requirements and facility modernization priorities across the ,department of ,defense1 including mechanisms to align storage needs with service-specific and theater-specific operational plans4 7#e7 ,a detailed plan to ensure that adequate storage facilities are available under conventional munitions procurement planned under the ,munitions ,acceleration ,council of the ,department of ,defense in conditions that preserve the effectiveness of such munitions4 7c7 ,form of report ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex if necessary to protect sensitive operational or force-protection information4 #cdb4 ,risk assessment of air traffic control systems of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a risk assessment to evaluate the air traffic control systems owned and operated by any entity of the ,department of ,defense and operated within the airspace of the ,united ,states and develop a modernization plan to update those systems4 7b7 ,elements ,the assessment required by subsection 7a7 shall be comprehensive across all branches of the ,armed ,forces and shall-- 7#a7 review the air traffic control systems assessed by the ,department in the report dated ,december #bjah and entitled1 ,report to ,congress on ,air ,traffic ,control ,facilities and assess any new systems implemented after the date of such report2 7#b7 assess the status1 as of the date of the assessment under subsection 7a71 of the functionality for the air traffic control systems specified in paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of facility condition2 7,b7 an assessment of technology and equipment condition2 7,c7 an identification of deficiencies in conditions assessed under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 7,d7 the cost of addressing such deficiencies2 and 7,e7 a timeline for addressing such deficiencies2 7#c7 identify the ongoing investments by the ,department to modernize air traffic control systems2 7#d7 assess the progress made in implementing modernization investments to such systems1 including-- 7,a7 barriers or challenges to such implementation2 7,b7 existing mitigation strategies2 and 7,c7 recommendations for authorities1 resources1 or policy changes2 and 7#e7 assess system compatibility and modernization alignment with efforts by the ,department of ,transportation and the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to modernize the air traffic control system of the ,united ,states through the ,brand ,new ,air ,traffic ,control ,system4 7c7 ,submittal of assessment and plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the assessment and plan required under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,annual report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the status of modernizing the air traffic control systems used by the ,department4 ,e ,other ,matters #cea4 ,modification of depots for which minimum capital investment is required ,section #bdgf7;f77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 ,blue ,grass ,army ,depot1 ,kentucky4 7,k7 ,sierra ,army ,depot1 ,california4 7,l7 ,hawthorne ,army ,depot1 ,nevada4 4 #ceb4 ,implementation of ,department of ,defense ,inspector ,general recommendations relating to evaluation of management of canine welfare under military working dog program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall implement each recommendation of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense contained in the report dated ,february #ag1 #bjbf1 and entitled1 ,evaluation of the ,do,d ,military ,working ,dog ,program's ,management of ,canine ,welfare 7,,dodig-#bjbf-jeg74 7b7 ,non-implementation reporting requirement ,if the ,secretary of the ,air ,force elects to not implement a recommendation specified under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes a justification for such election4 #cec4 ,prohibition on operation of connected vehicles of concern on military installations and other property of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,prohibition ,phase ,i 7#a7 ,in general ,after ,july #a1 #bjbg1 no connected vehicle designated under paragraph 7#b7 may be operated on a military installation or on any other property of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,designated vehicles ,a connected vehicle is designated under this paragraph if it is prohibited under part #gia of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7b7 ,prohibition ,phase ,,ii 7#a7 ,in general ,after ,january #a1 #bjbi1 no connected vehicle designated under paragraph 7#b7 may be operated on a military installation or on any other property of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,designated vehicles ,a connected vehicle is designated under this paragraph if it is-- 7,a7 designated under subsection 7a77#b72 and 7,b7 determined by the ,secretary of ,defense1 pursuant to the process established in the implementation plan under subsection 7c7-- 7i7 to be designed1 developed1 manufactured1 or supplied by a person or persons owned by1 controlled by1 or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign entity of concern2 and 7ii7 to pose-- 7,i7 an undue risk of sabotage to or subversion of the information and communications technology and services of a military installation2 7,,ii7 an undue risk of catastrophic effects on the security or resiliency of defense critical infrastructure2 or 7,,iii7 an unacceptable risk to the national security of the ,united ,states or the security and safety of ,united ,states persons4 7#c7 ,publication of list 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall publish and maintain on a publicly available website of the ,department a list of connected vehicles designated under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,annual review ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,secretary shall review the list required under subparagraph 7,a7 and shall make such additions1 subtractions1 supplements1 or amendments to the list as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7,c7 ,explanation of removals ,any review under subparagraph 7,b7 that removes a vehicle from the list under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a written explanation of the basis for such removal4 7c7 ,implementation plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an implementation plan for carrying out the prohibitions under subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7#b7 ,elements ,the implementation plan under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 identification of the lead office within the ,department of ,defense responsible for implementing and overseeing this section1 and an assessment of personnel and funding required to sustain that office to meet the requirements of annual reviews conducted under subsection 7e72 7,b7 a verification mechanism through which military installations will identify connected vehicles designated under subsection 7a77#b7 or 7b77#b7 that are seeking access to the installation1 including an evaluation of vehicle registration database and point-of-entry screening1 as well as consultation with ,state motor vehicle authorities2 7,c7 the analytical process and criteria through which the lead office will designate connected vehicles under subsection 7b77#b71 including methodology for assessing ownership and supply chain relationships to foreign entities of concern and the risk factors under subparagraph 7,b77ii7 of such subsection1 incorporating existing ,federal rules and interagency coordination2 and 7,d7 an assessment of the impact on individuals with authorized access to military installations1 including military retirees1 military families1 and civilian employees1 and measures to balance security requirements with minimizing the burden on such individuals and minimizing the impact to readiness of the ,armed ,forces4 7d7 ,notice 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide not less than #ahj days notice before a prohibition under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 takes effect with respect to any newly designated vehicle under such subsection1 during which period individuals with authorized access to a military installation who own or operate such a vehicle may continue to access the installation4 7#b7 ,form ,the ,secretary shall provide notice under paragraph 7#a7 by publication on a publicly available website of the ,department of ,defense and by such other means as the ,secretary determines appropriate to reach affected individuals4 7e7 ,certification ,the prohibitions under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall take effect only upon the submission by the ,secretary of ,defense of a certification to the congressional defense committees that the ,department of ,defense has-- 7#a7 the resources1 personnel1 and screening mechanisms in place to enforce the prohibition at military installations2 and 7#b7 in the case of a prohibition under subsection 7b71 the resources1 personnel1 and analytical capacity in place to conduct the designation review process under paragraph 7#c77;,b7 of such subsection on an ongoing basis4 7f7 ,notification if unable to certify 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary of ,defense is unable to make a certification under subsection 7e7 with respect to a prohibition under subsection 7a7 or 7b71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a notification of that fact1 including-- 7,a7 an explanation of why the ,secretary is not ready to implement the relevant prohibition2 7,b7 an identification of the steps the ,secretary has taken to prepare for implementation of such prohibition2 7,c7 an identification of the additional steps that remain before the ,secretary is ready to implement such prohibition2 and 7,d7 a timeline for each step to be carried out under subparagraph 7,c74 7#b7 ,timing ,the ,secretary shall submit the notifications required under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 with respect to the prohibition under subsection 7a71 not later than ,july #a1 #bjbg1 and not less frequently than every #ahj days thereafter2 and 7,b7 with respect to the prohibition under subsection 7b71 not later than ,january #a1 #bjbi1 and not less frequently than every #ahj days thereafter4 7g7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive a prohibition under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 with respect to a military installation1 category of installations1 or class of connected vehicles upon a determination that operational requirements or national security considerations warrant such waiver1 and may delegate such waiver authority to such officials or commanders as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,notification ,the ,secretary shall notify the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives of any waiver issued under paragraph 7#a7 not later than #cj days after issuance of the waiver1 including a rationale for the waiver4 7h7 ,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 ,defense critical infrastructure ,the term defense critical infrastructure has the meaning given the term critical infrastructure of the ,department of ,defense in section #afej7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note74 7#c7 ,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#d7 ,military installation ,the term military installation has the meaning given that term in section #bhja7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ced4 ,limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for operation and maintenance1 defense-wide1 and available for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for travel expenses1 not more than #be percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense carries out the following3 7#a7 ,complies with the requirements of section #ajfg of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bjga74 7#b7 ,submits to the congressional defense committees the procedures for notifications relating to ,department of ,defense sensitive activities required by section #acj;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,submits to the congressional defense committees1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives a certification that the requirements of section #dcj;e of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 have been implemented4 7#d7 ,submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives the unredacted investigation1 including relevant supporting documents1 directed by the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command on ,january #bj1 #bjbf4 7#e7 ,submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives unredacted civilian harm investigations1 including all relevant supporting documents1 for the strikes on the ,ras ,isa ,port in ,yemen on ,april #ag1 #bjbe1 the ,ayn ,wadi ,barracks ,warehouses in ,yemen on ,april #bh1 #bjbe1 a residence in ,yemen on ,april #f1 #bjbe1 and the ,minab girls school in ,iran on ,february #bh1 #bjbf4 7#f7 ,submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives the report relating to allied and partner support to ,ukraine required by section #abdc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #dfj71 as amended by section #abde of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #aajd74 7#g7 ,provides to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives unedited video of strikes conducted against designated terrorist organizations in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command4 7b7 ,reports required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #cj days thereafter until the ,secretary submits the matters specified in subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the status of funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for operation and maintenance1 defense-wide1 and available for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for travel expenses4 7#b7 ,elements ,at a minimum1 each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall specify the amounts available1 obligated1 and expended for travel expenses4 #cee4 ,limitation on use of travel funds for ,secretary of the ,air ,force until briefing on ,west ,lab ,project at ,lincoln ,laboratory ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for operation and maintenance1 ,air ,force1 and available for travel expenses for the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 not more than #he percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force provides to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives an unclassified briefing on-- 7#a7 the status of the ,west ,lab ,project at the ,lincoln ,laboratory of the ,massachusetts ,institute of ,technology1 including planning and construction timelines and milestones as of the date of the briefing2 7#b7 the resources needed to complete the ,west ,lab ,project1 disaggregated by phase of construction and fiscal year when funds are needed2 7#c7 with respect to delays of the ,west ,lab ,project-- 7,a7 the causes of any such delay2 7,b7 the impact of any additional delays on the cost and schedule of construction of such project2 and 7,c7 the impact of delays on the activities and projects funded by the ,department of ,defense at the ,lincoln ,laboratory2 and 7#d7 the plan of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force to award a construction contract for the rest of the ,west ,lab ,project by not later than ,june #bjbg1 with construction to be completed by ,june #bjbi4 #cef4 ,naming of certain assets of the ,department of ,defense in the ,commonwealth of ,virginia 7a7 ,naming of assets in ,virginia ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act 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 described in subsection 7a7 to any name other than the name required under such subsection4 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 #ceg4 ,administrative requirements for ,military ,aviation and ,installation ,assurance ,clearinghouse 7a7 ,in general ,section #ahc;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7i72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following3 7h7 ,timelines 7#a7 ,for any project for which the ,secretary of ,defense determines1 based on the preliminary review conducted under subsection 7c71 that the proposed action may have an adverse impact on operations and readiness of the armed forces1 the ,secretary shall complete the review under subsection 7d71 conduct any mitigation discussions the ,secretary determines appropriate1 and issue a final determination consistent with subsections 7c7 and 7e71 including whether the proposed project would result in an unacceptable risk to the national security of the ,united ,states1 not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,clearinghouse receives the relevant notice1 filing1 or request for review1 unless the applicant agrees in writing to an extension4 7#b7 ,for any project for which the ,secretary of ,defense determines1 based on the preliminary review conducted under subsection 7c71 that the proposed action does not have an adverse impact on operations and readiness of the armed forces1 the ,secretary shall issue a final determination consistent with subsections 7c7 and 7e71 including whether the proposed project would result in an unacceptable risk to the national security of the ,united ,states1 not later than five days after completion of the preliminary review4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary may not extend1 restart1 or otherwise delay a deadline established under this subsection based on requests for additional information1 recharacterization of previously identified issues1 ongoing mitigation discussions1 or the absence of an executed mitigation agreement4 7#d7 ,for purposes of this subsection1 a notice1 filing1 or request for review shall be deemed received by the ,clearinghouse on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date on which the ,clearinghouse actually receives such notice1 filing1 or request2 or 7,b7 the date that is #fj days after the applicant provides notice to the ,clearinghouse that it has submitted to a ,federal agency information sufficient to initiate review under this section4 7#e7 ,failure to meet any deadline under this subsection shall constitute an unreasonable delay4 7#f7 ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to modify or alter the substantive standards or national security authorities applicable under this section1 but only to establish procedural requirements governing the timing and completion of review by the ,department of ,defense4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,with respect to a project described in subsection 7h77#a7 of section #ahc;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for which the relevant notice1 filing1 or request for review was submitted before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall comply with the requirements under such subsection by not later than the later of-- 7#a7 #ahj days after the date on which the ,military ,aviation and ,installation ,assurance ,siting ,clearinghouse received and recorded the relevant notice1 filing1 or request for review2 or 7#b7 #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,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 #bjbg1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army1 #dfi1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,navy1 #cef1fjj4 7#c7 ,the ,marine ,corps1 #agc1gjj4 7#d7 ,the ,air ,force1 #ccj1djj4 7#e7 ,the ,space ,force1 #ac1bjj4 ,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 #bjbg1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #cca1cjj4 7#b7 ,the ,army ,reserve1 #agb1jjj4 7#c7 ,the ,navy ,reserve1 #ef1ejj4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #cd1gjj4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #ajg1djj4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #fg1djj4 7#g7 ,the ,coast ,guard ,reserve1 #h1ejj4 7b7 ,end strength reductions ,the end strengths prescribed by subsection 7a7 for the ,selected ,reserve of any reserve component shall be proportionately reduced by-- 7#a7 the total authorized strength of units organized to serve as units of the ,selected ,reserve of such component which are on active duty 7other than for training7 at the end of the fiscal year2 and 7#b7 the total number of individual members not in units organized to serve as units of the ,selected ,reserve of such component who are on active duty 7other than for training or for unsatisfactory participation in training7 without their consent at the end of the fiscal year4 7c7 ,end strength increases ,whenever units or individual members of the ,selected ,reserve 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 7a7 ,in general ,within the end strengths prescribed in section #daa7;a71 the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces are authorized1 as of ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 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 #ca1aed4 7#b7 ,the ,army ,reserve1 #af1eaa4 7#c7 ,the ,navy ,reserve1 #aj1fdi4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #b1djj4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #be1ecc4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #f1bgh4 7b7 ,adherence to agreements with ,states ,in executing these authorizations for fiscal year #bjbg1 the ,department of ,defense-- 7#a7 shall adhere to any agreements made with states as a result of releveling efforts or manning studies2 and 7#b7 may use authorized variance authority to meet these requirements4 #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 #bjbg 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 #bj1jcg4 7#b7 ,for the ,army ,reserve1 #e1hgj4 7#c7 ,for the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #aj1hbd4 7#d7 ,for the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #f1dej4 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 #bjbg1 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 #bjbg 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 #bjbg4 ,v ,military personnel policy ,a ,officer personnel policy #eja4 ,notification requirements for delayed promotions ,section #fbd7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following3 8,in the case of an officer whose promotion is delayed pursuant to this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of such delay not later than #cj days after the date on which the delay is imposed4 ,such notification shall include-- 7,a7 the reason for the delay1 including a description of any adverse information or basis for concern2 7,b7 the anticipated duration of the delay2 7,c7 the status of any review or investigation associated with the delay2 and 7,d7 such other information as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 by striking 1 unless it is impracticable to give such written notice before the effective date of the appointment1 in which case such written notice shall be given as soon as practicable4 #ejb4 ,temporary withholding of officer nominations and promotion recommendations 7a7 ,authority ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary may temporarily withhold the forwarding or processing of an officer nomination or promotion recommendation for not more than #cj days4 7b7 ,disposition ,upon expiration of the period under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 forward the nomination or recommendation for further processing2 7#b7 take appropriate action to permanently remove the officer from consideration due to a substantiated finding of misconduct2 or 7#c7 provide a written determination to the ,secretary concerned1 including the basis for continued withholding1 to justify an extension under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,extension and notification ,any withholding that exceeds #cj days shall be accompanied by written notification to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 including a detailed explanation of the basis for such continued withholding4 7d7 ,construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,president to remove an officer from a promotion list under section #fbi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ejc4 ,enhanced authority for early discharges ,section #ehj;a7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjae1 and ending on ,october #a1 #bjai and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,october #a1 #bjcj4 #ejd4 ,officer retirement determinations 7a7 ,conditional retirements pending investigations1 adverse actions1 and other administrative actions 7#a7 ,elimination of limitation on reduction or waiver of requirement for officers under investigation or pending misconduct ,section #acgj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 and 7ii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f71 respectively2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#d71 by striking subsection 7b77#f7 and inserting subsection 7b77#e74 7#b7 ,administrative actions ,subsection 7d7 of such section is amended-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking pending investigation or adverse action and inserting pending investigation1 adverse action1 or other administrative action2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting or other administrative action after adverse personnel action2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking highest permanent grade of satisfactory service and inserting highest grade of satisfactory service2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting or other administrative action after adverse personnel action2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking highest permanent grade of satisfactory service and inserting highest grade of satisfactory service2 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7,e7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,limitation on determinations of unsatisfactory service 7#a7 ,regular commissioned officers ,section #acgj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h72 and 7,b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection3 7g7 ,limitation on determinations of unsatisfactory service 7#a7 ,the ,secretary concerned1 or the ,secretary of ,defense1 as the case may be1 may not make a determination that an officer has not performed satisfactory service for purposes of this section unless the officer is the subject of credible adverse information4 7#b7 ,for the purposes of this subsection1 adverse information is any substantiated finding or conclusion from an officially documented investigation or inquiry4 ,to be credible1 the information must be resolved and supported by a preponderance of the evidence4 ,to be adverse1 the information must be derogatory1 unfavorable1 or of a nature that reflects clearly unacceptable conduct1 integrity1 or judgment on the part of the individual4 4 7#b7 ,officers entitled to retired pay for non-regular service ,section #acgj;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7i72 and 7,b7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following new subsection3 7h7 ,limitation on determinations of unsatisfactory service 7#a7 ,the ,secretary concerned1 or the ,secretary of ,defense1 as the case may be1 may not make a determination that an officer has not performed satisfactory service for purposes of this section unless the officer is the subject of credible adverse information4 7#b7 ,for the purposes of this subsection1 adverse information is any substantiated finding or conclusion from an officially documented investigation or inquiry4 ,to be credible1 the information must be resolved and supported by a preponderance of the evidence4 ,to be adverse1 the information must be derogatory1 unfavorable1 or of a nature that reflects clearly unacceptable conduct1 integrity1 or judgment on the part of the individual4 4 7#c7 ,selected ,reserve of the ,ready ,reserve ,section #abgda of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,limitation on determinations of unsatisfactory service 7#a7 ,the ,secretary concerned may not make a determination that a person has not performed satisfactory service for purposes of this section unless the person is the subject of credible adverse information4 7#b7 ,for the purposes of this subsection1 adverse information is any substantiated finding or conclusion from an officially documented investigation or inquiry4 ,to be credible1 the information must be resolved and supported by a preponderance of the evidence4 ,to be adverse1 the information must be derogatory1 unfavorable1 or of a nature that reflects clearly unacceptable conduct1 integrity1 or judgment on the part of the individual4 4 #eje4 ,retirement of regular ,navy warrant officers and ,marine ,corps ,marine ,gunner warrant officers for years of service ,section #acje7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #cc years and inserting #ce years2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,in the case of a regular ,navy warrant officer in the grade of chief warrant officer1 ,w-#d1 or a ,marine ,corps ,marine ,gunner warrant officer in such grade1 the officer shall be retired #fj days after the date on which the officer completes #cb years of total active service4 4 #ejf4 ,authority to improve retention for permanent professors of the ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college 7a7 ,appointment of professors of the ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college ,section #gaec7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking branches and as professors and inserting branches1 as professors2 and 7#b7 by inserting 1 and professors of the ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college before the period at the end4 7b7 ,appointments1 grades1 and leaves of absence for permanent professors of the ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college ,chapter #gbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #gbai4 ,permanent ,military ,professors of the ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college3 appointments1 grades1 and leaves of absence 7a7 ,appointments ,the permanent military professors of the ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7b7 ,grades and promotions ,a permanent military professor of the ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college1 who has served as such a professor for more than six years1 has the grade of colonel4 ,however1 a permanent military professor appointed from the ,regular ,army has the grade of colonel after the date when the officer completes six years of service as a professor1 or after the date on which the officer would have been promoted had the officer been selected for promotion from among officers in the promotion zone1 whichever is earlier4 ,all other permanent military professors have the grade of lieutenant colonel4 7c7 ,leaves of absence ,the ,commandant of the ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college may grant a leave of absence for the period of the suspension of the ordinary academic studies1 without deduction of pay or allowances1 to a military professor1 associate professor1 assistant professor1 instructor1 or other officer of the ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college4 4 7c7 ,rates of pay for permanent professors of the ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college ,section #bjc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting the ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college1 after the ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 both places it appears4 7d7 ,retirement of permanent professors 7#a7 ,retirement of permanent professors of the ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college ,section #gcbj7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting and the ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college before the period at the end4 7#b7 ,mandatory retirement age for permanent professors of the ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college ,section #abeb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and the ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college after at academies2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,an officer who is a permanent professor of the ,united ,states ,army ,war ,college4 4 #ejg4 ,congressional notification of relief or early departure of certain general and flag officers ,chapter #ce of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #fjf4 ,notification of relief or early departure of certain general and flag officers 7a7 ,covered officer defined ,in this section1 the term covered officer means an officer serving in the grade of general1 admiral1 lieutenant general1 or vice admiral in-- 7#a7 a position of importance and responsibility under section #fja of this title2 or 7#b7 any other position designated by the ,secretary of ,defense for purposes of this section4 7b7 ,notice required ,not later than #e days after the relief1 removal1 reassignment1 resignation1 retirement1 request for retirement1 or other separation from position of a covered officer before the expected completion of service in that position1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives written notice of such action4 7c7 ,early departure ,for purposes of this section1 a covered officer shall be considered to separate from a position before the expected completion of service in that position if the officer departs before-- 7#a7 the date of a publicly announced or officially scheduled change of command1 retirement1 reassignment1 or end date for a tour of duty2 7#b7 the date on which a successor is scheduled to assume the position2 or 7#c7 if no such date has been established1 #bd months after the officer assumed the position4 7d7 ,applicability to resignation or retirement ,the notice requirement under subsection 7b7 applies regardless of whether the resignation1 retirement1 or request for retirement-- 7#a7 was initiated by the ,department or by the officer2 7#b7 occurred in lieu of relief1 removal1 or reassignment2 or 7#c7 occurred without a formal written direction to depart the position4 7e7 ,contents of notice ,a notice under subsection 7b7 shall include-- 7#a7 the name1 grade1 and position of the covered officer2 7#b7 the effective date of the action2 7#c7 the nature of the action1 including whether the action was a relief1 removal1 reassignment1 resignation1 retirement1 request for retirement1 or other departure2 7#d7 whether the action was initiated by the ,department or by the officer2 7#e7 a statement of the stated basis for the action2 and 7#f7 whether any investigation1 command inquiry1 ,inspector ,general review1 or other fact-finding has been initiated in connection with the action4 7f7 ,detailed report ,not later than #cj days after submitting a notice under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the committees specified in subsection 7b7 a detailed report on the action1 which may be submitted in whole or in part in classified form consistent with subsection 7g71 including-- 7#a7 a statement of the basis for the action signed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 or by the ,secretary of the military department concerned if designated by the ,secretary of ,defense2 7#b7 any findings of investigation1 command inquiry1 ,inspector ,general review1 or other fact-finding completed as of the date of the report2 7#c7 whether the covered officer was afforded an opportunity to provide a written statement for inclusion in the report1 and any such statement if provided2 7#d7 a certification by the ,secretary of ,defense whether the action was taken principally on the basis of misconduct1 performance1 loss of confidence1 force management1 reorganization1 or other legitimate military or civilian leadership considerations1 and not principally in retaliation for the good-faith provision1 in the course of official duties1 of military1 operational1 intelligence1 readiness1 legal1 or risk assessments to civilian or military superiors2 and 7#e7 whether the ,joint ,staff1 the ,secretary of the military department concerned1 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,army1 the ,chief of ,naval ,operations1 the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps1 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force1 the ,chief of ,space ,operations1 the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 or the commander of the combatant command concerned recommended the action4 7g7 ,classified annex ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that any information required under subsection 7e7 or 7f7 cannot be provided in unclassified form without harm to national security1 the ,secretary may submit such information in classified form1 provided that-- 7#a7 the ,secretary submits concurrently an unclassified notice or report containing the maximum amount of information that may be provided in unclassified form2 and 7#b7 the classified submission is provided as a classified annex to the notice or report otherwise required under this section4 7h7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the constitutional authority of the ,president as ,commander in ,chief or the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense to assign1 reassign1 or relieve officers4 ,the exercise of such authority shall remain subject to the notification and reporting requirements of this section4 4 ,b ,reserve component management #eaa4 ,clarification on computation of total years of service ,section #adgjf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c7-- 7,a7 by striking while in a program and inserting while participating in a service-approved program2 and 7,b7 by striking 1 but only and all that follows through such a degree2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking other than a student status and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting a capacity other than such officer's participation in the service-approved program of advanced education42 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,service-approved program defined ,in this section1 the term service-approved program means a service-approved educational delay of active duty1 active guard and reserve1 or selected reserve service for a graduate of a pre-commissioning program1 including a ,senior ,reserve ,officer ,training ,corps program1 in order attend an advanced education program to obtain a professional degree that would be required for appointment1 designation1 or assignment to a professional specialty in such military service4 4 #eab4 ,authorized strengths for ,navy ,reserves and ,marine ,corps ,reserves on full-time reserve component duty 7a7 ,navy ,reserve officers ,section #abjaa7;a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the table and inserting the following3 ,total number of members of ,navy ,reserve serving on full-time reserve component duty3,number of officers who may be serving in the grade of3,lieutenant ,command,command,captain#aj1jjjiagdfgaea aa1jjjihhdhiafdab1jjja1jefejiageac1jjja1 abcebiahfad1jjja1ahiediaigae1jjja1becefh bjhaf1jjja1adbeeebjcag1jjja1aieefebacah1 jjja1bdfegebbcai1jjja1biaehebccbj1jjja1c cdeiebdbba1jjja1cfdfjcbejbb1jjja1chdfajb ehbc1jjja1djjfaebfebd1jjja1dajfbjbgj 4 7b7 ,navy ,reserve senior enlisted members ,section #abjab7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking those parts of the table pertaining to the ,navy ,reserve and inserting the following3 ,navy ,reserve3#aj1jjjceeafjaa1jjjchaagcab1jjj djdahgac1jjjdbgbjbad1jjjdddbafae1jjjdehb caaf1jjjddgbbaag1jjjdeibcdah1jjjdgabdgai 1jjjdhcbfjbj1jjjdiebgcba1jjjejgbhfbb1jjj eaibiibc1jjjecacabbd1jjjedjcbe 4 7c7 ,marine ,corps ,reserve senior enlisted members ,section #abjab7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking those parts of the table pertaining to the ,marine ,corps ,reserve and inserting the following3 ,marine ,corps ,reserve3#a1ajjfhaha1bjjgebja1cjjhabaa1d jjhgbca1ejjicbda1fjjiibfa1gjjajfbha1hjja abbia1ijjaahcab1jjjabdccb1ajjacjcdb1bjja cgcfb1cjjadccgb1djjadicib1ejjaeedab1fjja fadbb1gjjafhddb1hjjagddfb1ijjahjdgc1jjja hfdi 4 #eac4 ,national ,guard military technician 7dual status7 conversions and phase-out 7a7 ,conversion authority ,subject to subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense may convert a ,national ,guard military technician 7dual status7 position filled by an individual employed under section #gji of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 to either of the following3 7#a7 ,a position filled by an individual employed under section #caja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or sections #afja1 #agfb1 and #ajejh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,a position filled by an individual who is performing ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty under section #cbh of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 unless prohibited by section #aja7;d77#f77;,b77iv7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,transfer authority ,in addition to the conversion authority under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may1 with agreement by the applicable ,state ,governor1 for the purpose of reducing the number of ,national ,guard military technician 7dual status7 positions1 provide a ,state with funding for a non-,federal position for an individual employed in such position4 ,any such funding shall be provided through a cooperative agreement entered into with the ,state ,governor under section #fcje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,consent of employee to conversion or transfer ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not convert a position under subsection 7a7 or transfer a position under subsection 7b7 that is not vacant without the written consent of the individual filling the position being converted or transferred4 7d7 ,re-employment ,an individual filling a military technician 7dual status7 position that is converted to ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty under subsection 7a77#b71 waives any re-employment entitlement under section #dcad of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 to another ,national ,guard military technician 7dual status7 position but may assert re-employment rights to a civilian position employed under section #caja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or sections #afja1 #agfb1 and #ajejh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code if a similar position is reasonably available4 7e7 ,adjustment to end strength requirements 7#a7 ,whenever a military technician 7dual status7 position is converted under the authority in subsection 7a77#b71 the applicable statutory annual end strength limitation for ,active ,guard and ,reserve personnel within the ,army and ,air ,national ,guards of the ,united ,states in accordance with section #aae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be increased accordingly4 7#b7 ,whenever a military technician 7dual status7 position converted under subsection 7a77#b71 the applicable statutory annual minimum end strength required for ,national ,guard military technician 7dual status7 within the ,army and ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states in accordance with section #aae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be decreased accordingly4 7f7 ,national ,guard ,bureau personnel ,section #ajejh7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting sections #afja and #agfb of title #aj1 before or section #cbh of title #cb4 7g7 ,maintenance and repair duties ,section #cbh7;b7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting maintaining and repairing supplies issued to the ,national ,guard or the ,armed ,forces1 before and training the reserve components 4 7h7 ,hiring freeze ,beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbh1 no individual may be newly hired or employed1 or rehired or reemployed1 as a ,national ,guard military technician 7dual status7 under section #gji of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code4 7i7 ,termination of authority ,section #gji of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following subsection3 7k7 ,termination of authority 7#a7 ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 this section shall cease to be in effect as of ,october #a1 #bjch4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may1 with agreement by the applicable ,state governor1 authorize the continued employment of military technicians 7dual status7 to the extent necessary to ensure adequate ,state disaster response capabilities within such ,states4 7#c7 ,the termination of authority under this subsection shall not affect the employment1 rights1 and benefits of individual employees who1 as of such date1 are within three years of earning an unreduced ,federal civilian annuity4 4 7j7 ,military technician 7dual status7 end strengths 7#a7 ,section #aae7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking each reserve component of the ,army and ,air ,force and inserting the ,army ,reserve and the ,air ,force ,reserve4 7#b7 ,the amendment made by subparagraph 7,a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjch4 7k7 ,definition of military technician 7dual status7 ,section #ajbaf7;a77#a77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking or section #gji7;b7 of title #cb before the semicolon4 7l7 ,prohibition on use of ,department of ,defense funding for ,national ,guard military technician 7dual status7 compensation ,subject to the provisions of section #gji7k7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 funds appropriated for the ,department of ,defense may not be used for compensation of any individual employed as a ,national ,guard military technician 7dual status7 after ,october #a1 #bjdh4 7m7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term military technician 7dual status7 has the meaning given such term in section #gji7;a7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term ,state includes the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 and the ,virgin ,islands4 #ead4 ,study and analysis for enhanced maritime surge maintenance1 repair1 and production capacity 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall conduct a feasibility study and business case analysis to evaluate the requirements necessary to expand and optimize existing ,navy ,reserve maintenance programs1 including the ,navy ,reserve ,engineering ,duty ,officer 7,,nr ,,edo7 ,program #bi and the ,surge,main program1 to provide enhanced maritime surge maintenance1 repair1 and production capacity4 7b7 ,report ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives of the results of the feasibility study and business case analysis required by subsection 7a7 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 which addresses the following elements3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the expansion and optimization of existing ,navy ,reserve maintenance capabilities1 including the ,navy ,reserve ,engineering ,duty ,officer ,program #bi and the ,surge,main construct1 and the associated end-strength requirements for supporting both public and private shipyards without degrading current fleet readiness support4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the integration of advanced industrial skillsets into existing ,reserve ratings and designators4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the utilization of existing funding mechanisms1 including established ,navy ,reserve training authorities4 7#d7 ,an evaluation of public-private vocational and technical training partnerships to support workforce development and reduce the need for the ,navy to independently develop new training pipelines4 7#e7 ,an assessment of a legal and operational framework to allow ,navy ,reserve personnel to support production and maintenance backlogs at private shipyards holding ,department of ,defense contracts1 including an assessment of labor relations1 collective bargaining considerations1 potential impacts on civilian overtime1 recruitment1 and retention1 and requirements to ensure ,reserve personnel supplement rather than displace skilled private-sector workers4 7#f7 ,identification of statutory1 regulatory1 funding1 manpower1 and other barriers associated with implementation and recommendations for necessary legislative or policy relief4 7c7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,surge,main program means the ,navy ,reserve ,surge ,maintenance program4 ,c ,general ,service ,authorities and military records #eba4 ,remote personnel processing in the military departments 7a7 ,requirement for remote personnel processing 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,secretary of a military department shall implement capabilities to enable the remote in-processing and out-processing of covered personnel4 7#b7 ,elements ,the capabilities required under paragraph 7#a7 shall1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 permit covered personnel to complete in-processing and out-processing requirements remotely1 including through the use of electronic forms and digital signatures2 7,b7 reduce the number of hours required for in-processing and out-processing associated with a permanent change of station1 separation1 or retirement2 and 7,c7 provide covered personnel and commanders with timely electronic access to records related to such processing4 7b7 ,briefings ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter through ,september #cj1 #bjcj1 each ,secretary of a military department shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the implementation of subsection 7a71 including-- 7#a7 a description of capabilities implemented2 7#b7 metrics on time required for in-processing and out-processing before and after implementation2 7#c7 any challenges or limitations in execution2 and 7#d7 plans1 if any1 to expand or improve such capabilities4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7#a7 ,covered personnel ,the term covered personnel includes members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the military department4 7#b7 ,in-processing ,the term in-processing means the administrative activities that covered personnel undertake pursuant to a permanent change of station4 7#c7 ,out-processing ,the term out-processing means the administrative activities that covered personnel undertake pursuant to a permanent change of station1 separation from the ,armed ,forces1 or end of employment with the military department4 #ebb4 ,repeal of sunset of authority relating to non-medical counseling services for military families ,section #agha7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#d74 #ebc4 ,guidance on public disclosure of personally identifiable information for certain members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,guidance required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue or update guidance regarding the public release of personally identifiable information of members of the ,armed ,forces in administrative announcements made through official public affairs channels1 including announcements related to command selections1 promotion selections1 and board results4 7b7 ,elements ,the guidance required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 establish appropriate safeguards to mitigate security and counterintelligence risks associated with the public disclosure of personally identifiable information2 7#b7 account for the unique risks to members assigned to sensitive1 specialized1 or high-risk units1 including members of special operations forces2 7#c7 provide standards1 as appropriate1 for the review and approval of information prior to public release2 and 7#d7 ensure consistency in the application of such safeguards across the military departments4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretaries of the military departments to determine what information may be publicly released in accordance with applicable law and policy4 #ebd4 ,prohibition on reduction in the number of personnel assigned to a service review agency 7a7 ,personnel limitation ,section #aeei of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjca2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,baseline number ,the baseline number for a service review agency under this section is the number of military and civilian personnel assigned to that agency as of ,january #a1 #bjbf4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by inserting and the ,secretary of the ,navy ,council of ,review ,boards 7formerly known as the ,navy ,council of ,personnel ,boards7 after ,board of ,correction for ,naval ,records4 #ebe4 ,reauthorization of temporary authority to develop and provide additional recruitment incentives ,section #ebb7;h7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 #ebf4 ,relief for former service members requesting review of discharge or dismissal on the basis of post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury related to combat or military sexual trauma ,section #aeeb7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 ,as a result of its review under paragraph 7#b71 a board established under subsection 7a77#a7 may-- 7,a7 grant a claimant's request to upgrade the characterization of a discharge or dismissal2 7,b7 grant a claimant's request to correct the following for a discharge or dismissal3 the narrative reason for separation1 the separation code1 and the re-enlistment code2 and 7,c7 deny any part of the claimant's application for relief after liberal consideration of the evidence of record4 7#d7 ,if a claimant described in paragraph 7#a7 requests retirement or separation for physical disability as defined by chapter #fa of this title1 the board established under subsection 7a77#a7 shall review such request under the evidentiary standards established by the ,department of ,defense for current service members in the ,disability ,evaluation ,system4 ,if the claimant submits multiple bases or requests for relief1 the board shall review any eligible requests for relief that do not involve retirement or separation for physical disability as defined by chapter #fa this title1 under the liberal consideration standard established in paragraph 7#b74 4 #ebg4 ,modification of whistleblower protections ,section #ajcd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7vi7 ,the conducting of1 or a threat to order1 a retaliatory security clearance review4 7vii7 ,the conducting of1 or a threat to order1 a retaliatory psychiatric examination1 mental health evaluation1 psychological assessment1 or other medical testing or examination4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7j7 as subsection 7k72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7i7 the following new subsection3 7j7 ,inapplicability of nondisclosure agreements ,no nondisclosure policy1 form1 or agreement shall be construed as limiting or otherwise affecting the rights and protections provided under this section4 4 #ebh4 ,authority for collection of personally identifiable information regarding prospective recruits 7a7 ,collection of prospective recruit information2 digital collection ,the ,secretary concerned may collect ,prospective ,recruit ,information with respect to prospective recruits for the ,armed ,forces who are at least #ag years of age for the purpose of enhancing marketing1 advertising1 and outreach to possible prospective recruits for recruitment for service in the ,armed ,forces4 ,in the case of any such prospective recruit1 such information may only be collected-- 7#a7 with the express consent of the prospective recruit2 or 7#b7 in the case of a prospective recruit who is #ag years of age1 with parental consent4 7b7 ,responsible person ,the process for obtaining consent under subsection 7a7 shall be carried out so that-- 7#a7 the person whose consent is requested is provided information before such consent is obtained that outlines the purpose of the collection1 the authority for the collection1 routine uses to be made of the collection and the effects on the individual1 if any1 of not providing all or any part of the requested information1 consistent with section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 the person has the opportunity to establish consent preferences4 7c7 ,consent ,consent may be granted1 and ,prospective ,recruit ,information may be collected1 under subsection 7a7 through a military recruiting digital website or platform4 ,the collection of ,prospective ,recruit ,information may be accomplished by the use of cookies or similar technology4 7d7 ,prospective ,recruit ,information 7#a7 ,maintenance of information ,prospective ,recruit ,information pertaining to any person may not be maintained for more than #c years after the date the information pertaining to such person is first collected under this section4 7#b7 ,privacy ,the maintenance of information collected under this subsection is subject to subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ce of title #dd and section #eeb;a of title #e4 7e7 ,prospective ,recruit information defined ,in this section1 the term ,prospective ,recruit ,information means1 with respect to a prospective recruit for the ,armed ,forces1 the following3 7#a7 ,name1 mailing address1 physical address1 email address1 mobile_/cell phone number1 and home phone number 7if any74 7#b7 ,age1 sex1 household composition1 education level1 birth date1 marital status1 and military_/veteran status4 7#c7 ,information about browser types1 connected devices1 cookie data1 and usage metadata4 7#d7 ,unique identifiers such as ,,ip addresses and social media handles4 7#e7 ,fitness activity data4 7#f7 ,such other data elements as determined necessary for effective recruiting1 as provided in regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense and maintained in accordance with the applicable system of records notice of the department concerned4 7f7 ,sunset ,the authority established under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjca4 #ebi4 ,modification of service obligations for cadets obtaining employment as professional athletes 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,united ,states ,military ,academy ,section #gddh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by amending paragraph 7#e7 to read as follows3 7#e7 7,a7 ,that the cadet may not obtain employment as a professional athlete under this paragraph until #b years after graduating from the ,academy1 except as otherwise authorized by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,the ,secretary may authorize not more than #aj cadets during any academic year to obtain employment as a professional athlete before completing the active-duty service obligation otherwise required under this subsection4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary may waive the numerical limitation under subparagraph 7,b7 and authorize participation for more than #aj graduates in a fiscal year if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 such a waiver is in the national interest2 and 7ii7 participation by additional graduates will provide significant recruiting1 retention1 public affairs1 or strategic benefit to the ,armed ,forces4 7,d7 ,a cadet authorized under subparagraph 7,b7 shall-- 7i7 accept an appointment as a commissioned officer in an appropriate reserve component1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7ii7 serve in the ,selected ,reserve in an appropriate status1 grade1 and assignment1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7iii7 participate in recruiting1 retention1 public affairs or other activities that strategically benefit the armed forces1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,the ,secretary shall prescribe the period of obligated service required under this paragraph1 except that such obligated service shall be served in the ,selected ,reserve for a period of not more than #aj years4 7,f7 ,upon completion of employment as a professional athlete1 or upon termination of authorization under this paragraph1 the ,secretary may require the officer to serve on active duty for such period as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 except that the combined period of service required under subparagraph 7,e7 and this subparagraph may not exceed #aj years4 7,g7 ,if an officer authorized under this paragraph is unable or unwilling to satisfy the service obligations required under this paragraph1 and is determined by the ,secretary concerned to be ineligible for further military service1 the ,secretary may require the officer to reimburse the ,united ,states for all or a portion of the cost of the education provided by the ,academy1 under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively4 7#b7 ,united ,states ,naval ,academy ,section #hdei of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by amending paragraph 7#e7 to read as follows3 7#e7 7,a7 ,that the midshipman may not obtain employment as a professional athlete under this paragraph until #b years after graduating from the ,academy1 except as otherwise authorized by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,the ,secretary may authorize not more than #aj midshipmen during any academic year to obtain employment as a professional athlete before completing the active-duty service obligation otherwise required under this subsection4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary may waive the numerical limitation under subparagraph 7,b7 and authorize participation for more than #aj graduates in a fiscal year if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 such a waiver is in the national interest2 and 7ii7 participation by additional graduates will provide significant recruiting1 retention1 public affairs1 or strategic benefit to the ,armed ,forces4 7,d7 ,a midshipman authorized under subparagraph 7,b7 shall-- 7i7 accept an appointment as a commissioned officer in an appropriate reserve component1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7ii7 serve in the ,selected ,reserve in an appropriate status1 grade1 and assignment1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7iii7 participate in recruiting1 retention1 public affairs or other activities that strategically benefit the armed forces1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,the ,secretary shall prescribe the period of obligated service required under this paragraph1 except that such obligated service shall be served in the ,selected ,reserve for a period of not more than #aj years4 7,f7 ,upon completion of employment as a professional athlete1 or upon termination of authorization under this paragraph1 the ,secretary may require the officer to serve on active duty for such period as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 except that the combined period of service required under subparagraph 7,e7 and this subparagraph may not exceed #aj years4 7,g7 ,if an officer authorized under this paragraph is unable or unwilling to satisfy the service obligations required under this paragraph1 and is determined by the ,secretary concerned to be ineligible for further military service1 the ,secretary may require the officer to reimburse the ,united ,states for all or a portion of the cost of the education provided by the ,academy1 under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively4 7#c7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy ,section #iddh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by amending paragraph 7#e7 to read as follows3 7#e7 7,a7 ,that the cadet may not obtain employment as a professional athlete under this paragraph until #b years after graduating from the ,academy1 except as otherwise authorized by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,the ,secretary may authorize not more than #aj cadets during any academic year to obtain employment as a professional athlete before completing the active-duty service obligation otherwise required under this subsection4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary may waive the numerical limitation under subparagraph 7,b7 and authorize participation for more than #aj graduates in a fiscal year if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 such a waiver is in the national interest2 and 7ii7 participation by additional graduates will provide significant recruiting1 retention1 public affairs1 or strategic benefit to the ,armed ,forces4 7,d7 ,a cadet authorized under subparagraph 7,b7 shall-- 7i7 accept an appointment as a commissioned officer in an appropriate reserve component1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7ii7 serve in the ,selected ,reserve in an appropriate status1 grade1 and assignment1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7iii7 participate in recruiting1 retention1 public affairs or other activities that strategically benefit the armed forces1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,the ,secretary shall prescribe the period of obligated service required under this paragraph1 except that such obligated service shall be served in the ,selected ,reserve for a period of not more than #aj years4 7,f7 ,upon completion of employment as a professional athlete1 or upon termination of authorization under this paragraph1 the ,secretary may require the officer to serve on active duty for such period as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 except that the combined period of service required under subparagraph 7,e7 and this subparagraph may not exceed #aj years4 7,g7 ,if an officer authorized under this paragraph is unable or unwilling to satisfy the service obligations required under this paragraph1 and is determined by the ,secretary concerned to be ineligible for further military service1 the ,secretary may require the officer to reimburse the ,united ,states for all or a portion of the cost of the education provided by the ,academy1 under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively4 7b7 ,regulations ,each ,secretary concerned shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section1 including eligibility criteria1 performance standards1 and procedures for monitoring compliance4 #ebi;,a4 ,requirement of equal opportunity1 racial neutrality1 and exclusive use of merit in military personnel actions 7a7 ,merit requirement ,any ,department of ,defense military personnel action related to promotions1 nominative assignments1 command selection1 and military and civil schooling selection shall be based exclusively on individual merit1 fitness1 capability1 and performance4 7b7 ,consideration of certain attributes prohibited ,consideration of an individual's sex1 race1 ethnicity1 or national origin in any military personnel action described in subsection 7a7 is prohibited throughout the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,limited exception for tasking of specific missions 7#a7 ,in general ,this section shall not be construed to prohibit tasking for specific1 unconventional missions in foreign countries1 where the anticipated ground operating environment of indigenous populations may justify consideration of race1 ethnicity1 or national origin when tasking for the mission to optimize mission success4 7#b7 ,combatant commander approval required ,any tasking pursuant to the exception described in paragraph 7#a7 shall require the approval of the combatant commander concerned4 7#c7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #fj days after a tasking pursuant to the exception described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall report the tasking to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 ,the report shall describe-- 7,a7 the mission1 including location and duration2 7,b7 the staffing of the mission2 7,c7 the demographic factors warranting the tasking2 7,d7 the number of personnel involved1 including their rank1 position1 and race1 ethnicity1 and national origin2 and 7,e7 the rationale for the tasking4 #ebi;,b4 ,prohibition on participation of males in athletic programs or activities1 and males entering privacy spaces1 at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,prohibition on participation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy1 and all primary and secondary schools under the control of the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity ,schools1 do not permit a person enrolled at such an ,academy or school whose sex is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women or girls4 7#b7 ,privacy in women's spaces ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy1 and all primary and secondary schools under the control of the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity ,schools-- 7,a7 designate each multi-occupancy restroom or changing room in a facility under its control for the exclusive use of males or females and take reasonable steps to prevent individuals from using a restroom or changing room designated for the opposite sex2 7,b7 if only one restroom or changing room exists in a facility under its control1 clearly designate that restroom or changing room for the sole use by the sex of the team or group using the facility at the time2 and 7,c7 provide students the option to be housed in permanent sleeping quarters only with persons of the same sex at any student housing facilities under its control or during any academy or school-sponsored trips4 7b7 ,rules of construction 7#a7 ,participation ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy1 and all primary and secondary schools under the control of the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity ,schools1 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 7#b7 ,restrooms and changing rooms ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy1 and all primary and secondary schools under the control of the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity ,schools1 from-- 7,a7 establishing single-occupancy restrooms1 changing rooms1 or permanent sleeping quarters2 7,b7 allowing individuals to enter a restroom or changing room designated for the opposite sex-- 7i7 to perform custodial services or maintenance2 7ii7 to render medical assistance2 7iii7 to provide childcare1 disability support1 or age-appropriate parental assistance in ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity ,school environments2 7iv7 to provide services or render aid during a natural disaster1 a declared emergency1 or when necessary to prevent a serious threat to good order or safety2 or 7v7 to provide coaching or athletic training during athletic events by coaching staff in changing rooms1 provided that the individual ensures that no person of the opposite sex is in a state of undress prior to entering the room2 or 7,c7 utilizing temporary co-ed sleeping arrangements necessary for training exercises1 deployments1 or other operational environments4 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 7#b7 the term changing room means a locker room1 shower room1 or other area designated for individuals to change clothing2 7#c7 the term female means an individual who naturally has1 had1 will have1 or would have1 but for a congenital anomaly or intentional or unintentional disruption1 the reproductive system that at some point produces1 transports1 and utilizes eggs for fertilization2 7#d7 the term male means an individual who naturally has1 had1 will have1 or would have1 but for a congenital anomaly or intentional or unintentional disruption1 the reproductive system that at some point produces1 transports1 and utilizes sperm for fertilization2 7#e7 the term restroom means a room that includes one or more toilets or urinals2 7#f7 the term sex means an individual's biological sex1 either male or female2 and 7#g7 the term sleeping quarters means a room with a bed in which more than one individual is housed overnight4 #ebi;,c4 ,modification of provisions related to diversity1 equity1 and inclusion 7a7 ,diversity requirements for selection boards ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #egc7;b71 by striking the last sentence2 7#b7 in section #fab7;a77#a71 by striking the last sentence2 and 7#c7 in section #adajb7;b71 by striking the last sentence4 7b7 ,pronoun policy repeal ,section #ihf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7c7 ,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 at the end and inserting include honor1 excellence1 courage1 and commitment44 #ebi;,d4 ,sex-neutral occupational performance standards ,section #edc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-afj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,gender-neutral and inserting ,sex-neutral2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,gender neutrality and inserting ,sex neutrality2 7,b7 by striking that is open to both male and female members of the ,armed ,forces and inserting in the ,armed ,forces2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking on the basis of gender and inserting on the basis of sex2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 shall ensure that any member of the ,armed ,forces who meets the occupational standards for such occupational career field shall be eligible for qualification1 assignment1 and continuance in that occupational career field without differential standards or evaluation on the basis of sex2 2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,d71 by striking gender quota and inserting sex quota2 and 7,g7 in paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated1 by inserting men or before women2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking physical and inserting occupational2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking physical requirements for and inserting requirements for technical1 tactical1 cognitive1 and physical abilities1 including2 7ii7 by striking strength and endurance and inserting strength1 endurance12 7iii7 by striking physical requirements as and inserting requirements as2 7iv7 by striking gender-neutral occupational standard and inserting sex-neutral occupational standard2 7v7 by striking 7in the case of a career designator that is open to both male and female members of the ,armed ,forces72 and 7vi7 by striking gender-neutral basis and inserting sex-neutral basis2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 by striking gender-neutral occupational standard and inserting sex-neutral occupational standard2 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection3 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the ,secretary from revising occupational performance standards1 where such standards are based on validated operational requirements and applied on a sex-neutral basis4 2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7e77#a71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,gender-neutral and inserting ,sex-neutral2 and 7,b7 by striking gender-neutral occupational standard and inserting sex-neutral occupational standard4 ,d ,military ,justice and other legal matters #eca4 ,wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images 7a7 ,analysis regarding potential removal of military mission or environment as required element of offense ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,joint ,service ,committee on ,military ,justice1 shall analyze the feasibility and advisability of amending section #iag;a7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 7article #aag;a7a7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 to remove paragraph 7#d7 7relating to requiring as an element of the offense1 conduct that has a reasonably direct and palpable connection to a military mission or military environment74 7b7 ,report ,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 a report detailing the results of the analysis conducted under subsection 7a7 and any associated recommendations4 #ecb4 ,expansion of victim access to ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces ,section #hjf;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #f;b of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e77#c71 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,review by the ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces 7#a7 ,the ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces may review all decisions or dispositions taken by a ,court of ,criminal ,appeals pursuant to a petition filed by the victim of an offense under this chapter under subsection 7e7 and on good cause shown4 7#b7 ,the ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces shall take action only with respect to matters of law4 7#c7 ,the victim of an offense under this chapter may petition the ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces for review pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 not later than #ba days after the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date on which the victim is notified of the decision or disposition of the ,court of ,criminal ,appeals on a petition pursuant to subsection 7e72 and 7,b7 the date on which a copy of the decision or disposition of the ,court of ,criminal ,appeals1 after being served on counsel for the victim 7if the victim has counsel71 is deposited into the ,united ,states mails for delivery by first-class certified mail to the victim at an address provided by the victim or at the latest address listed for the victim in the record of any proceedings held pursuant to section #hcj7;a7 or #hcb of this title 7article #cj7;a7 or #cb7 or during trial4 7#d7 ,review of any decision or disposition of the ,court of ,criminal ,appeals on a petition for writ of mandamus described in this subsection shall have priority in the ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces1 as determined under the rules of the ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces4 4 #ecc4 ,technical amendment to completion of appellate review under article #eg of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice ,section #heg7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #eg7;c7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking ,appeals and-- and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ,appeals and the review and time requirements described in paragraph 7#b7 are satisfied42 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,review and time requirements ,the review and time requirements referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 are satisfied if any of the following applies3 7,a7 ,the time for the accused to file a petition for review by the ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces has expired and the accused has not filed a petition for such review in a timely manner and the case is not otherwise under review by that ,court4 7,b7 ,the petition for review is withdrawn by the accused4 7,c7 ,the petition for review having been filed-- 7i7 either-- 7,i7 the petition is denied or otherwise rejected by the ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces2 or 7,,ii7 the review requested by the petition is completed in accordance with the judgment of the ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces2 and 7ii7 with respect to subsequent review by the ,supreme ,court-- 7,i7 a petition for a writ of certiorari as provided in section #abei of title #bh is not filed within the time limits prescribed by the ,supreme ,court2 7,,ii7 such a petition is rejected by the ,supreme ,court2 7,,iii7 such a petition is withdrawn by the petitioner2 or 7,,iv7 review is otherwise completed in accordance with the judgment of the ,supreme ,court4 4 #ecd4 ,review of courts-martial records 7a7 ,review when direct appeal is waived1 withdrawn1 or not filed ,section #hfe7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #fe7;d7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by striking subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking conclusions and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting 8a conclusion on each of the following matters3 7i7 ,whether the court had jurisdiction over the accused and the offense4 7ii7 ,whether the charge and specification stated an offense4 7iii7 ,whether the sentence was within the limits prescribed as a matter of law4 4 7b7 ,technical correction ,section #hfi7;c77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #fi7;c77#b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended by striking section #hfe7;b7 of this title 7article #fe7;b77 and inserting section #hfe7;d7 of this title 7article #fe7;d774 #ece4 ,authority of special trial counsel to enter into pretrial agreements with respect to certain offenses occurring before effective date of military justice reforms ,section #hbd;a7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #bd;a7c7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#f72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting or pretrial agreement after plea agreement2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,pretrial agreements ,if a special trial counsel exercises authority pursuant to subsection 7d7 over an offense committed before ,january #a1 #bjai1 the special trial counsel may enter into a pretrial agreement with the accused in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ,president4 ,upon acceptance of such an agreement by the military judge of a general or special court-martial1 the agreement shall bind the parties and the convening authority4 4 #ecf4 ,clarification of court of criminal appeals review of sentencing ,section #hff7;e77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #ff7;e77#a7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 whether the portion of the sentence extending to confinement is inappropriately severe1 except that in the case of an offense for which the ,president has established a sentencing parameter for such portion pursuant to section #eci;,e7e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hef note71 the ,court may not consider such portion inappropriately severe if such portion is at or below the upper range of such sentencing parameter2 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the sentence and inserting the portion of the sentence extending to confinement4 #ecg4 ,updating subpoena authority for military investigations 7a7 ,pre-referral subpoenas for electronic communications ,section #hcj;a7a77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #cj;a7a77#a77;,b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended by striking warrants or orders and inserting warrants1 orders1 or subpoenas4 7b7 ,authority to issue investigative subpoenas related to wire and electronic communications ,section #hdf7;d77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #df7;d77#c7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,warrant or order and inserting ,warrant1 order1 or subpoena2 7#b7 by striking may issue warrants or court orders and inserting may issue warrants1 court orders1 or investigative subpoenas2 and 7#c7 by striking as such warrants and orders and inserting as such warrants1 orders1 or subpoenas4 #ech4 ,extension of ,special ,victims' ,counsel services to domestic violence victims 7a7 ,amendments ,section #ajdd;e of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting domestic violence and before sex-related offenses2 7#b7 by inserting domestic violence or before sex-related offense each place it appears2 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking domestic abuse advocate and inserting domestic abuse victim advocate2 7#d7 in subsection 7f77#a71 by inserting domestic abuse victim advocate1 after healthcare provider12 and 7#e7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting domestic violence or before sex-related offense2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or #icj of this title 7article #abj1 #abj;b1 #abj;c1 and inserting #ibh;b1 or #icj of this title 7article #abj1 #abj;b1 #abj;c1 #abh;b14 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the implementation of policies and procedures to carry out the changes required pursuant to subsection 7a74 #eci4 ,treatment of hazing under ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice 7a7 ,analysis required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,joint ,service ,committee on ,military ,justice1 shall analyze the feasibility and advisability of1 and develop recommendations with respect to1 modifying chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 to provide for one or more of the following changes3 7,a7 ,to establish hazing as a sentence modifier for offenses where hazing was present4 7,b7 ,to establish hazing as a lesser included offense under section #hic of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #ic of the ,uniform ,code of ,military justice2 relating to cruelty and maltreatment74 7,c7 ,to establish another method of codifying hazing as a standalone punitive article of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 7#b7 ,hazing definition ,as part of the analysis conducted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall develop a proposed definition of the term hazing for purposes of such modifier1 article1 or alternative4 7b7 ,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 on the results of the analysis under subsection 7a71 including a justification for any decision not to codify hazing as a punitive article under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 #eci;,a4 ,notification of the issuance or termination of military protective orders to victims of domestic violence or sexual assault ,section #aefg;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault after civilian law enforcement2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting and1 in a case involving domestic abuse or sexual assault1 the victim or requesting individual1 after appropriate civilian authorities2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting and1 in a case involving domestic abuse or sexual assault1 the victim or requesting individual1 after appropriate civilian authorities4 #eci;,b4 ,military domestic violence emergent housing policy 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and implement ,department of ,defense policy to require commanders1 in response to domestic violence reports or complaints1 to make an initial determination as to the credibility of the report or complaint4 ,if the report is deemed credible1 in consultation with the victim1 the commander should-- 7#a7 impose military protective orders2 and 7#b7 whenever practicable1 separate the victim and the alleged offender into separate housing2 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,department of ,defense shall provide a briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives concerning any additional authorities necessary to properly implement the policy referenced in subsection 7a71 as well as the establishment of a process to maintain emergent housing entitlements to basic allowance for housing or military housing units in support of domestic violence victims for up to #ahj days4 #eci;,c4 ,annual report on findings of the ,department-wide review of the military legal system 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter by ,december #a through #bjca1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,general ,counsel of the ,department of ,defense1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive report on the findings1 recommendations1 and implementation status of the ,department-wide review of the military legal system initiated pursuant to the ,secretary of ,defense memorandum dated ,may #h1 #bjbf4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a detailed summary of the reviews conducted by the special review panel established by the ,general ,counsel1 including a list of all final recommendations submitted to the ,secretary during the preceding fiscal year4 7,b7 ,details on the specific timeline1 implementation status1 and systemic changes executed or planned by the ,department based on the panel's recommendations4 7,c7 ,an assessment of how any administrative1 structural1 or policy changes resulting from the review impact the statutory independence and authorities of the special trial counsel established under part ,i of subtitle ,d of title ,v of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #afib74 7,d7 ,the specific metrics1 criteria1 and legal justifications used to differentiate operational military legal workloads from civilian workloads1 alongside a quantification of any legal personnel or billets shifted from military to civilian oversight4 7,e7 ,a summary of the comparative data and criteria used by the ,department to benchmark the military legal system against the ,department of ,justice and ,state criminal justice systems1 including any findings on system efficiencies or deficiencies4 7,f7 ,an evaluation of how proposed changes affect the professional responsibility1 rating chains1 and statutory duty of the ,judge ,advocates ,general of the ,armed ,forces to provide independent legal advice4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex if necessary4 7b7 ,briefing requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the congressional defense committees not later than #cj days after implementing any changes based on the recommendations of the panel and review described in subsection 7a77#a74 #eci;,d4 ,clarification of authority to order to active-duty certain persons subject to the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice for matters relating to offenses during specified periods incident to inactive-duty training 7a7 ,persons subject to ,,ucmj ,section #hjb7;d77#b77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #b7;d77#b77;,b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended by inserting or during a period specified in subsection 7a77#c77;,b7 after on inactive-duty training4 7b7 ,jurisdiction to try certain personnel ,section #hjc7;d7 of such title 7article #c7;d7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting or a period specified in section #hjb7;a77#c77;,b7 of this title 7article #b7;a77#c77;,b77 after a period of active duty or inactive-duty training2 and 7#b7 by striking of active-duty or inactive-duty training before the period at the end4 #eci;,e4 ,inapplicability to retired members of punitive articles affecting political speech ,section #hjb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #b of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,the following persons and inserting ,except as provided in subsection 7e71 the following persons2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 7#a7 ,with respect to members to whom the provisions of this chapter are made applicable by paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#ad7 of subsection 7a71 except as provided in paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection1 the provisions of subchapter ,x shall not be applicable to any-- 7,a7 conduct of such members which constitutes or pertains to political speech2 7,b7 expressions pertaining to the actions1 character1 motivations1 qualifications1 or other attributes of government officials2 or 7,c7 statements of the law4 7#b7 ,the exception under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to a member-- 7,a7 to whom this chapter is applicable under a paragraph of subsection 7a7 other than one of the paragraphs referenced in paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection2 or 7,b7 who is wearing a military uniform4 4 ,e ,member education1 training1 and transition #eda4 ,limitation on authority to reorganize the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps 7a7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,briefing prior to reorganization ,the ,secretary of the ,army1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not reorganize a unit of the program of their respective military service until the date that is #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary provides to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing with respect to the reorganization of such unit that includes the following3 7,a7 ,each position of such unit to be eliminated4 7,b7 ,a risk analysis regarding the impact of the reorganization on officer accessions that justifies such reorganization4 7,c7 ,anticipated cost savings or expenses to the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,the number of members of the program affected by the reorganization1 including the number of members who will have to travel to another educational institution to participate in the program after the reorganization4 7,e7 ,any change to a scholarship awarded under section #bajg or #bajg;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 due to the reorganization4 7#b7 ,completion of commissioning requirements by current students ,the ,secretary of the ,army1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall ensure that any reorganization of a unit of the program of their respective military service allows a member of the program receiving financial assistance under section #bajg or #bajg;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 who is affected by such reorganization to complete any requirements for receiving a commission as an officer in the military service without the member being required to transfer to another educational institution4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms program and member of the program have the meanings given such terms in section #baja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term reorganize1 with respect to a unit of the program1 includes closing1 restructuring1 reclassifying1 merging1 or realigning4 #edb4 ,discharge of midshipmen for unsatisfactory conduct or inaptitude ,section #hdfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,superintendent of the ,naval ,academy and all that follows through report of the facts-- and inserting ,secretary of the ,navy may discharge a midshipman from the ,naval ,academy and from the naval service--2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,superintendent and inserting ,secretary2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,academic ,board unanimously determines and inserting ,secretary determines2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,the authority of the ,secretary under subsection 7a7 may be delegated to the ,superintendent of the ,naval ,academy4 4 #edc4 ,modification to program on encouragement of postseparation public and community service 7a7 ,modification of applicability of repealed section ,section #eec7;c77#b7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aggc7 is amended by striking ,the repeal made under paragraph 7#a7 and inserting ,the amendments made by this section4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb74 #edd4 ,limited authority to waive time-in-grade requirement for service academy graduates detailed as students at law schools ,section #bjjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking ,not more than #be officers and enlisted members from each military department and inserting ,not more than #ce members from each military service2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,officers and enlisted members2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the ,secretaries of the military departments are authorized to waive the time in service minimum of two years in subsection 7b77#a77;,a77i7 for up to five officers who are graduates of the ,united ,states ,military ,academy established under section #gdca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 up to five officers who are graduates of the ,air ,force ,academy established under section #idca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and up to five officers who are graduates of the ,naval ,academy established under section #hdea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 respectively4 4 #ede4 ,elimination of the right of cadets to automatic reexamination 7a7 ,united ,states ,military ,academy ,section #gdea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 as so redesignated1 by striking the course and inserting a course4 7b7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy ,section #idea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 as so redesignated1 by striking the course and inserting a course4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to the first academic year beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #edf4 ,revision to decision timeframe for expedited transfers at the military service academies 7a7 ,united ,states ,military ,academy ,subsection 7e77#b77;,c77i7 of section #gdfa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #gb hours each place it appears and inserting five calendar days4 7b7 ,united ,states ,naval ,academy ,subsection 7e77#b77;,c77i7 of section #hdhj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #gb hours each place it appears and inserting five calendar days4 7c7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy ,subsection 7e77#b77;,c77i7 of section #idfa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #gb hours each place it appears and inserting five calendar days4 #edg4 ,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 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a program using the authority provided under section #bajc7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to promote the participation of foreign students in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps 7in this section referred to as the ,program74 7#b7 ,organization ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 the commanders of the combatant commands1 the participant institutions in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program1 and any other individual the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate1 shall be responsible for1 and shall oversee1 the ,program4 7b7 ,objective ,the objective of the ,program is to promote the readiness and interoperability of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and the military forces of partner countries by providing a high-quality1 cost effective military-based educational experience for foreign students in furtherance of the military-to-military program objectives of the ,department of ,defense and to enhance the educational experience and preparation of future ,united ,states military leaders through increased1 extended interaction with highly qualified potential foreign military leaders4 7c7 ,activities 7#a7 ,in general ,under the ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 identify to the military services' ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program the foreign students who1 based on criteria established by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary recommends be considered for admission under the ,program2 7,b7 coordinate with partner countries to evaluate interest in and promote awareness of the ,program2 7,c7 establish a mechanism for tracking an alumni network of foreign students who participate in the ,program2 and 7,d7 to the extent practicable1 work with the participant institutions in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program and partner countries to identify academic institutions and programs that-- 7i7 have specialized academic programs in areas of study of interest to participating countries2 or 7ii7 have high participation from or significant diaspora populations from participating countries4 7d7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a strategy for the implementation of the ,program4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a governance structure for the ,program1 including-- 7i7 the officials tasked to oversee the ,program2 7ii7 the format of the governing body of the ,program2 7iii7 the functions and duties of such governing body with respect to establishing and maintaining the ,program2 and 7iv7 mechanisms for coordinating with partner countries whose students are selected to participate in the ,program4 7,b7 ,a list of additional authorities1 appropriations1 or other congressional support necessary to ensure the success of the ,program4 7,c7 ,a description of targeted partner countries and participant institutions in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps for the first three fiscal years of the ,program1 including a rationale for selecting such initial partners4 7,d7 ,a description of opportunities and potential timelines for future ,program expansion1 as appropriate4 7,e7 ,a description of the mechanism for tracking the alumni network of participants of the ,program4 7,f7 ,any other information the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #bj1 #bjbh1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees 7as that term is defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 a report on the ,program4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a narrative summary of activities conducted as part of the ,program during the preceding fiscal year4 7,b7 ,an overview of participant ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps programs1 individuals1 and countries1 to include a description of the areas of study entered into by the students participating in the ,program4 7,c7 ,a description of opportunities and potential timelines for future ,program expansion1 as appropriate4 7,d7 ,any other information the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7f7 ,limitation on authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not use the authority provided under this section to pay for tuition or room and board for foreign students who participate in the ,program4 7g7 ,termination ,the ,program shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjcb4 #edh4 ,designation of senior official for military-to-civilian transition 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #eh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aaef4 ,senior official for military-to-civilian transition 7a7 ,designation ,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 civilian life or reserve components4 7b7 ,qualifications ,the official designated under paragraph 7#a7 shall be designated from among individuals with appropriate experience in military personnel policy1 transition assistance1 veterans' affairs1 or related matters4 7c7 ,role1 responsibility1 and authority 7#a7 ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall prescribe the roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities of the official designated under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,the roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities prescribed under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to the transition of members of the armed forces from active duty to civilian life and reserve components and the families of such members experiencing such transition-- 7,a7 serving as the principal advisor to 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 ,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 consultation 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 principal coordinator for military-to-civilian transition policy within 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 implementation of transition programs in 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 programs under this chapter1 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 services to members and families of members4 4 7b7 ,implementation and briefing 7#a7 ,implementation ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall designate a senior official under section #aaef7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section1 not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on-- 7,a7 the status of the designation of the official described under subsection 7#a72 and 7,b7 the implementation of the roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities of such official4 #edi4 ,payment of tuition for off-duty training or education 7a7 ,authority ,section #bjjg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and institution fees after ,payment of tuition2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking or expenses and inserting 1 expenses1 or institution fees2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking or expenses each place it appears and inserting 1 expenses1 or institution fees4 7b7 ,increase in per-semester-hour cap ,the ,secretary of ,defense may prescribe regulations increasing the per-semester-hour cap for tuition assistance offered by the military services to not more than #cej per semester-hour4 7c7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on ,off-,duty and ,voluntary ,education and ,training ,account 7,accounts7 outcomes4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,fiscal1 volume1 compliance1 and distribution metrics4 7,b7 ,metrics linking investment in the ,accounts to outcomes including educational attainment1 recruitment_/retention1 mission readiness1 and transition readiness4 7,c7 ,an analysis of compliance with sections #bjje1 #bjjf;a1 and #bjjg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,an analysis of the severability of annual ceiling requirements from per-semester-hour caps under part #fh of title #cb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #edi;,a4 ,improvement of transition of medics in the ,armed ,forces to the civilian workforce in health care occupations 7a7 ,recommendations required ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 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 the ,secretary of ,labor1 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7with respect to matters concerning the ,coast ,guard when it is not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy71 shall develop recommendations to improve the transition of medics serving in the ,armed ,forces 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 of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 identify any barriers-- 7,a7 to improving the ability of the ,secretary 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 tracking and reporting1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7with respect to matters concerning the ,coast ,guard when it is not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy71 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 of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives 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 ,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#c7 ,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 #edi;,b4 ,standards and requirements for institutions of higher learning seeking to participate in ,department of ,defense education programs 7a7 ,prohibition on categorical restrictions ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense may not1 by any policy or other action-- 7#a7 prohibit or otherwise restrict the ,department of ,defense or the military departments from permitting servicemembers to participate in an eligible program at an eligible institution of higher education1 as a means to complete an eligible program1 including any constituent subsidiary or subelement of such institution1 regardless of the source of funds used by the member to pay tuition1 fees1 or related expenses2 or 7#b7 deny covered funds to members of the ,armed ,forces who are otherwise eligible for such assistance1 or deny covered support to any such member1 on the basis that the member has applied to1 enrolled in1 attends1 or has completed an eligible program at an eligible institution of higher education1 including any constituent subsidiary or subelement of such institution4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered funds ,the term covered funds means any program1 appropriation1 or other authority of the ,department of ,defense to pay1 reimburse1 or otherwise provide financial assistance for education or training of members of the ,armed ,forces1 including under section #bjjg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any successor authority4 7#b7 ,covered support ,the term covered support means any ,department of ,defense funding or facilitation of a member's participation in education or training conducted in whole or in part at an institution of higher education1 whether full-time or part-time1 other than professional military education programs conducted by the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,eligible institution of higher education defined ,the term eligible institution of higher education means an institution that-- 7,a7 is accredited1 and maintains accreditation in good standing1 by an accrediting agency or association recognized by the ,secretary of ,education under part ,h of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajii;b et seq472 and 7,b7 7i7 operates a program authorized in section #bjjf;a7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7ii7 offers or administers an eligible program under paragraph 7#d74 7#d7 ,eligible program ,the term eligible program means-- 7,a7 an educational program authorized by law and established by the ,department of ,defense under which the ,department is authorized to provide covered funds or covered support2 or 7,b7 a fellowship1 scholarship1 degree1 certificate1 medical residency1 grant1 or other training or education program in which members of the ,armed ,forces are authorized to participate that is funded through-- 7i7 covered funds2 7ii7 personal funds2 7iii7 authorized outside fellowships1 scholarships1 or grants2 or 7iv7 any combination of sources described in clauses 7i7 though 7iii74 7c7 ,limited exceptions for cause2 termination or suspension of institutional eligibility 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may restrict attendance under subsection 7a77#a71 or suspend or terminate the availability of covered funds or covered support under subsection 7a77#b71 with respect to an otherwise eligible institution of higher education if-- 7,a7 the institution has materially failed to comply with specific terms of a memorandum of understanding1 contract1 or other educational partnership agreement applicable to the eligible program2 7,b7 the restriction1 suspension1 or termination is required to address a specific1 articulable national security risk2 7,c7 the restriction1 suspension1 or termination is required by a provision of ,federal law or is undertaken upon mutual written agreement between the ,department and the institution2 or 7,d7 the institution has been convicted of1 or has been the subject of a final civil judgment that the institution violated-- 7i7 the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq47 or regulations issued thereunder2 7ii7 the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhja et seq47 or regulations issued thereunder2 7iii7 the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 or regulations issued thereunder2 or 7iv7 ,section #ahca of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code 7economic espionage74 7#b7 ,least disruptive means2 prospective application ,any action under paragraph 7#a7 shall be narrowly tailored and implemented using the least disruptive means practicable1 including to the maximum extent practicable1 applying such action prospectively and permitting enrolled students to finish their current course of study4 7d7 ,notice ,in the event that the ,secretary believes that a for cause exception has been triggered under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall provide for the following3 7#a7 ,not later than #ij days before the proposed termination date1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives and the affected institution written notification1 including-- 7,a7 the proposed termination date2 and 7,b7 the factual basis for suspension or termination under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall provide an opportunity for the institution to appeal or dispute the findings and cure any material deficiencies in the written notification within #cj days of receipt of such notification4 ,if at any point the institution demonstrates that they have cured the issue1 the ,secretary shall re-evaluate the suspension or termination and determine whether the institution has addressed the material deficiencies4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,participation in ,department of ,defense education programs and activities by institutions of higher education shall be determined based on institution-agnostic eligibility requirements and objective criteria4 ,nothing in this section shall be construed-- 7#a7 to permit the ,secretary to disqualify an institution of higher education from participating in ,department of ,defense education or training programs or activities on the basis of-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education's ,first ,amendment rights or its protection of student free speech and association rights under section #aab of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa;a472 or 7,b7 an institution of higher education's religious character or affiliation2 7#b7 to require the ,secretary of ,defense to approve any individual request for covered funds or covered support where the member or the institution of higher education does not meet program-wide1 institution-agnostic eligibility or selection requirements2 7#c7 to restrict the ,secretary's ability to establish institution-agnostic program guidelines1 eligibility criteria1 or funding caps on covered support programs that are not otherwise inconsistent with this section2 7#d7 to limit the ability of the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretaries of the military departments from entering into program agreements with eligible institutions of higher education to carry out educational programs authorized in law2 or 7#e7 create an entitlement for servicemembers to refuse orders otherwise issued in the due course of normal detailing processes or for military necessity4 7f7 ,exclusion ,the prohibitions in subsection 7a7 do not apply to an institution of higher education that operates for profit4 #edi;,c4 ,government copyright for work produced at ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university ,section #aje7;d77#b7 of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,p7 ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university4 4 #edi;,d4 ,promoting the use of standardized testing at military service academies and ,do,d,e,a schools 7a7 ,military service academies ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each of the ,service ,academies 7as that term is defined in section #cdg7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 may satisfy any standardized testing requirement through scores from any of not fewer than three nationally recognized standardized assessments that are designed to evaluate college readiness and that measure1 at a minimum1 mathematics1 reading1 grammar and writing1 and analytical reasoning skills4 ,such assessments may also evaluate critical and logical reasoning1 comprehension of literary1 historical1 or philosophical texts1 and other indicators of postsecondary readiness as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,,dodea schools ,the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity shall ensure that students enrolled in the eleventh grade are offered the opportunity to take not fewer than three standardized assessments described in subsection 7a74 #edi;,e4 ,department of ,defense-wide hate symbol policy and recruiter and workforce training requirement 7a7 ,department-wide policy required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue a ,department-wide policy applicable to members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense that-- 7#a7 prohibits the display1 possession for display1 or use of hate symbols in the workplace or in connection with official duties1 including on the body1 uniform1 civilian work attire1 personal equipment1 government property1 or digital work platforms1 including through tattoos1 brands1 insignia1 patches1 apparel1 or electronic imagery2 7#b7 establishes uniform minimum standards for identifying and addressing prohibited hate symbols across all military departments and defense agencies2 7#c7 requires each military department and defense agency to revise its regulations and instructions to comply with such policy2 and 7#d7 provides procedures for review1 waiver where appropriate1 removal1 or remediation consistent with applicable law4 7b7 ,hate symbol defined 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the term hate symbol-- 7,a7 means any symbol1 image1 insignia1 emblem1 tattoo1 sign1 coded designation1 or other visual representation that1 in context1 would reasonably be understood as expressing1 advocating1 endorsing1 or promoting hatred1 unlawful discrimination1 violent extremism1 or supremacy directed against a protected class or group2 and 7,b7 does not include the good-faith display or use of symbols for legitimate religious1 cultural1 historical1 educational1 artistic1 intelligence1 law enforcement1 or investigative purposes where the circumstances do not reasonably indicate support for extremist ideology or unlawful discrimination4 7#b7 ,considered factors ,in determining whether a symbol constitutes a hate symbol under this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider-- 7,a7 the historical and cultural meaning of the symbol2 7,b7 the manner1 context1 and location in which the symbol is displayed2 7,c7 whether the symbol is associated with extremist organizations or ideologies2 7,d7 whether the display would reasonably be interpreted as communicating support for hatred1 discrimination1 or violent extremism2 and 7,e7 applicable constitutional1 statutory1 and religious accommodation protections4 7c7 ,identification guidance ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 develop and maintain supplemental guidance and reference materials1 in consultation with subject matter experts1 to assist commanders1 supervisors1 human resources personnel1 and investigators in identifying hate symbols2 and 7#b7 not less than every three years1 review and1 if necessary1 update such guidance and reference materials in consultation with civil rights experts and organizations with recognized expertise in hate and extremist symbols4 7d7 ,training requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall incorporate instruction on the hate symbol policy and identification guidance into existing training programs for-- 7#a7 members of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#b7 civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense2 7e7 ,implementation and oversight 7#a7 ,certification ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each military department and defense agency shall certify compliance with the requirements under this section4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives on the implementation of this provision4 ,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 #bjbg 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 #bjbg 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 #bjbg 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 #bjbg1 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 ,educational technologists at ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity schools 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity shall ensure that each school district of such ,activity has1 at a minimum1 one staff member dedicated to facilitating educational technology and related matters4 7b7 ,duties ,a staff member described in subsection 7a7 shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 ensure classroom technologies meet policy requirements and the needs of students and teachers2 7#b7 assist administrators1 curriculum teams1 instructional support specialists1 and teachers in developing and modeling learning opportunities to make the best use of technology in the classroom2 7#c7 assist in the implementation of technology integration2 and 7#d7 perform other duties related to educational technology as assigned4 7c7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbh1 the ,director shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on-- 7#a7 the implementation of subsections 7a7 and 7b72 and 7#b7 any recommendations for changes to policy or statutes to ensure that the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity has sufficient staff and resources to support the use of beneficial technology in classrooms4 ,,ii ,child care and related matters #eee4 ,expansion of eligible child care providers for ,department of ,defense programs 7a7 ,removal of prior service requirement ,section #agih7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the semicolon and inserting 2 and2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,national service volunteers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may seek to enter into an interagency partnership with a ,federal agency with the ability to place individuals described in paragraph 7#b7 in military child development centers in accordance with national service laws and with all the benefits accorded to such individuals under those laws4 7#b7 ,individuals described ,an individual described in this paragraph is a participant1 including a volunteer or national senior volunteer1 under the national service laws who is trained in education services and is in compliance with hiring requirements for military child development centers4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the terms participant and national service laws have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeaa774 #eef4 ,standardized reporting on ,department of ,defense child care readiness 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall standardize the collection and reporting of data related to child care capacity1 workforce readiness1 and waitlists across the ,armed ,forces and military installations4 7b7 ,required data elements ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 at a minimum1 require the collection and reporting of data with respect to the following3 7#a7 ,child care capacity and utilization1 disaggregated by branch of the ,armed ,forces and military installation4 7#b7 ,child care workforce staffing levels1 vacancies1 turnover rates1 and compensation ranges1 disaggregated by branch of the ,armed ,forces and military installation4 7#c7 ,child care waitlists1 disaggregated by-- 7,a7 children that are currently at home with a parent2 7,b7 children that are currently being cared for by family members1 friends1 neighbors1 or nannies2 7,c7 children that are currently receiving care through-- 7i7 a military child development center 7as defined in section #ahjj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 other than the center for which the children are on the waitlist2 7ii7 a military family child care program1 including identification of whether the program is supported by subsidies provided by the ,department of ,defense under section #agif of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7iii7 community-based child care1 including identification of whether such care is supported by financial assistance provided by the ,department through the ,military ,child ,care in ,your ,neighborhood program under section #agih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,d7 families requiring child care during nontraditional hours2 and 7,e7 children for whom sufficient information is not available to categorize care status1 including as a result of incomplete or self-reported data4 7#d7 ,demand for child care by age cohort1 with specific identification of the demand for child care for children under age #e4 7#e7 ,utilization and attrition data for fee assistance programs4 7#f7 ,geographic areas with persistent unmet child care needs4 7c7 ,analysis of waitlist data ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 analyze data on child care waitlists collected under subsection 7b71 including-- 7,a7 the extent of duplicate entries across military installations or child care programs2 and 7,b7 the proportion of waitlist entries that-- 7i7 reflect unmet need for child care2 and 7ii7 reflect unmet preference for specific child care programs2 and 7#b7 take steps to resolve discrepancies in such data1 including duplicate waitlist entries and inclusion of children on waitlists who are receiving care4 7d7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary may prescribe such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section4 7e7 ,briefings required 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on-- 7,a7 existing systems and reporting practices used to track data related to child care capacity1 workforce readiness1 and waitlists2 7,b7 the quality1 completeness1 and limitations of data available as of the date of the briefing2 7,c7 actions underway to standardize data collection and reporting across the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,d7 a plan1 including timelines1 to improve standardization of data collection and reporting4 7#b7 ,recurring briefings ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter for three years1 the ,secretary shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on-- 7,a7 data collected under subsection 7b72 7,b7 trends in child care capacity1 workforce readiness1 and unmet demand1 disaggregated by branch of the ,armed ,forces and geographic region2 7,c7 actions taken to address identified gaps in child care availability1 including actions taken by each branch of the ,armed ,forces and in each geographic region2 and 7,d7 any recommendations for legislative or administrative action to improve collection and reporting of data related to child care capacity1 workforce readiness1 and waitlists4 #eeg4 ,update to pay system for child and youth programs operated by nonappropriated fund instrumentalities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue or revise policy relating to the pay system for employees of child and youth programs operated by nonappropriated fund instrumentalities to implement the requirements of section #ehi;,a of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-ei2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agib note74 7b7 ,elements ,the policy required to be issued or revised under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 incorporate a revised staffing model for child development programs that includes positions-- 7,a7 to facilitate classroom operations and provide direct support to staff of child development programs2 and 7,b7 to coordinate and support the needs of children with special needs and provide direct support to personnel working with such children2 7#b7 modify the pay band structure and compensation rates to improve recruitment and retention of employees of child and youth programs described in subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 provide for the implementation of the policy as soon as practicable1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7c7 ,nonappropriated fund instrumentality defined ,in this section1 the term nonappropriated fund instrumentality has the meaning given that term in section #bdhh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,iii ,other matters #efa4 ,department of ,defense ,fellowship ,program for ,military ,spouses ,subchapter ,i of chapter #hh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #aghd;a the following new section3 #aghd;b4 ,department of ,defense ,fellowship ,program for ,military ,spouses 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a fellowship program for military spouses1 to be known as the ,department of ,defense ,military ,spouse ,fellowship ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program71 to enhance career opportunities for military spouses and to support the readiness of military families4 7b7 ,fellowships 7#a7 ,in general ,under the ,program1 a component of the ,department of ,defense selected by the ,secretary under subsection 7c77#a7 shall provide to fellowships to military spouses4 7#b7 ,term and conditions ,a fellowship under the ,program-- 7,a7 shall be for a term of not less than #ab months and not more than #bd months2 7,b7 may be full time or part time1 with a preference for full time2 and 7,c7 may be an in-person or remote position4 7#c7 ,compensation ,a fellow under the ,program shall be compensated at a rate of pay under the ,general ,schedule under section #eccb of title #e appropriate to the role of the fellow4 7c7 ,administration ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 select components of the ,department of ,defense to participate in the ,program based on strategic workforce planning and demonstrated need2 7#b7 ensure that fellowships offered by components of the ,department of ,defense selected under paragraph 7#a7 are available across a range of grade levels and provide for a wide array of career fields and experiences2 and 7#c7 ensure that the ,program has the funding and other resources to provide for not less than #ejj full-time equivalent fellowships each year4 7d7 ,responsibilities of participating components 7#a7 ,in general ,a component of the ,department of ,defense selected under subsection 7c77#a7 to participate in the ,program shall be responsible for-- 7,a7 providing a meaningful fellowship experience to fellows in the component1 including through the provision of professional development and mentorship opportunities2 7,b7 documenting the performance of fellows during the terms of their fellowships2 and 7,c7 subject to paragraph 7#b71 making every effort to identify permanent positions within the component to which a fellow may be non-competitively converted at the end of the term of the fellowship4 7#b7 ,conversion to permanent positions ,the conversion under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 of a fellowship under the ,program to a permanent position shall be contingent upon the performance of the fellow1 the availability of a permanent position1 and the availability of funding4 7e7 ,military spouse defined ,in this section1 the term military spouse means any individual who is married 7within the meaning of section #ggjc of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf71 as of the first date on which the individual is employed by a component of the ,department of ,defense under this section1 to a member of the uniformed services serving on active duty4 4 #efb4 ,consideration in member assignments process of colocation of members and civilian employee spouses 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall require each of the ,armed ,forces to have in place a policy for achieving1 as a secondary consideration during the process of assigning members to duty stations1 colocation of covered couples4 7b7 ,elements ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 ensure that1 in assigning a member of the ,armed ,forces who is part of a covered couple to a duty station-- 7,a7 the primary considerations are the member's current qualifications and ability to fill a valid mission requirement2 and 7,b7 colocation is a secondary consideration1 to maximize the opportunities for continued employment of the civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense through all flexibilities available2 7#b7 ensure civilian personnel policies and processes of the ,department are updated to facilitate colocation2 and 7#c7 provide resources1 training1 and additional flexibilities where appropriate to the ,armed ,forces and human resources managers of the ,department to facilitate retention of civilian employees of the ,department during permanent change of station moves of members of the ,armed ,forces who are part of a covered couple4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense ,the term civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense-- 7,a7 means an employee 7as defined in section #baje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 of the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 a nonappropriated fund instrumentality employee 7as defined in section #aehg7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7ii7 a temporary employee of the ,department2 and 7,c7 does not include an employee of a contractor of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,colocation ,the term colocation1 with respect to a covered couple1 means assigning the member of the ,armed ,forces to a duty location in a manner that results in the retention of the civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense at the same pay grade and in the same job series within any component of the ,department1 whether through remote work1 alternate work site arrangements1 a reassignment1 or an internal transfer4 7#c7 ,covered couple ,the term covered couple means a couple in which a member of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty and a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense are married to each other4 #efc4 ,review of ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall initiate a review of how the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 affects assignment decisions1 continuity of care1 access to medical1 behavioral health1 and educational services1 and retention and career progression of members across the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,elements ,the review required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 identify military installations where families with an individual in the ,program face unavailable1 limited1 or difficult-to-access services2 7#b7 assess whether current assignment screening and coordination processes under the ,program-- 7,a7 are effectively ensuring that such families are assigned to locations where needed services are reasonably available2 and 7,b7 adequately evaluate the availability1 timeliness1 and continuity of educational services and related supports required under an existing individualized education program1 individualized family service plan1 or other applicable educational accommodation for an individual in the ,program1 including whether families experience significant delays1 gaps1 or barriers in obtaining comparable services after relocation2 7#c7 evaluate the impact of enrollment of a family member in the ,program on assignment opportunities1 assignment stability1 and readiness of members of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#d7 identify best practices across the military departments for improving continuity of care and assignment stability for families with an individual in the ,program4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than ,april #cj1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the review that includes a corrective action plan describing steps-- 7#a7 to improve assignment screening for families with an individual in the ,program2 7#b7 to increase transparency regarding the availability of services at military installations2 7#c7 to improve how the ,department of ,defense assesses the availability of educational services at assignment locations and reduces disruptions in implementation of such services following a permanent change of station2 7#d7 to improve coordination among military treatment facilities1 the ,,tricare program 7as defined in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 and civilian services providers2 and 7#e7 to strengthen relocation support for families with an individual in the ,program while moving between duty stations4 #efd4 ,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 ,collaboration with ,administration for ,children and ,families ,the ,secretary may consult with the ,administration for ,children and ,families of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services to obtain resources relating to foster care for military families1 including curricula for training under subsection 7a74 #efe4 ,reporting on gaps between senior and junior enlisted security forces that could hinder effective oversight and leadership at ,protection ,level ,one locations ,section #ehe of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #agei7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking through #bjbg and inserting through #bjcb2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#i7 as paragraph 7#aj72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following new paragraph3 7#i7 ,a description of gaps between senior and junior enlisted security forces personnel that could hinder effective oversight and leadership at each ,,pl-#a location and actions needed to remedy such gaps4 4 ,g ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps #ega4 ,update of guidance and evaluation of ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps instructor pay scale 7a7 ,update of guidance ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries concerned shall update ,department of ,defense issuances governing the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps 7,,jrotc7 program1 including the applicable ,department of ,defense ,instruction1 to-- 7#a7 reflect current statutory requirements relating to the minimum number of ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps units1 including any increases enacted in recent ,national ,defense ,authorization ,acts1 and the plan of the ,secretary to achieve and sustain such minimums2 7#b7 an evaluation plan to assess the effects of the ,,jrotc ,standardized ,instructor ,pay ,scale1 or any successor pay system1 on recruitment and retention of ,,jrotc instructors1 including the implementation and utilization of the temporary authority to provide bonuses to such instructors under section #edf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bjca note72 and 7#c7 standardized metrics for measuring ,,jrotc instructor recruiting outcomes and retention rates across the military services4 7b7 ,required metrics ,the evaluation plan required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 metrics relating to-- 7#a7 instructor vacancy rates and time-to-hire2 7#b7 retention rates and length of service2 7#c7 geographic variation in recruiting and retention outcomes1 including high-cost-of-living areas1 rural1 urban1 and geographically isolated locations2 7#d7 comparisons between outcomes under the legacy pay system and the ,,jsips2 7#e7 the identification of recruiting efforts used to attract instructor applicants1 including data on how applicants learned about available instructor positions2 7#f7 the number of applicants who begin1 complete1 or withdraw from the instructor hiring process1 including the interview and background investigation stages2 7#g7 the number of applicants who accept or decline instructor position offers1 including to the extent practicable1 information on the reasons offers were declined2 7#h7 the number1 amount1 and distribution of bonuses provided to ,,jrotc instructors under section #edf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bjca note71 disaggregated by military department1 geographic location1 and instructor type1 as well as any identified barriers to use of the authority2 and 7#i7 any other matters the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than one year after the issuance of the updated guidance under subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter for two years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 a description of the updated guidance and implementation status2 7#b7 baseline data and metrics collected using the metrics developed under subsection 7a72 7#c7 an assessment of the effects of the pay scale on recruitment and retention2 7#d7 an assessment of the effectiveness of the bonus authority authorized by section #edf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bjca note7 in improving recruitment and retention of ,,jrotc instructors1 including whether such authority should be modified1 extended1 or made permanent2 and 7#e7 any recommendations for legislative or administrative action4 #egb4 ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps programs in ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity schools 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that1 by not later than ,october #a1 #bjbg1 each secondary school operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity that meets the eligibility requirements for establishment and maintenance of a ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps unit under section #bjca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 establishes and maintains such a unit4 7b7 ,sustainable enrollment threshold ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement under subsection 7a7 with respect to a school described in that subsection if the ,secretary determines that the school will not be able to meet a threshold for enrollment in a ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps unit sufficient to sustain the viability of the unit over time4 ,h ,decorations and other awards1 miscellaneous reports1 and other matters #eha4 ,authorization for award of the ,distinguished-,service ,cross to ,isaac ,ike ,camacho for acts of valor in ,vietnam ,section #eib of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #hii7 is amended by striking posthumous in the section heading4 #ehb4 ,authorization for award of the ,distinguished-,service ,cross for ,joseph ,p4 ,lynch for acts of valor in the ,republic of ,vietnam 7a7 ,waiver of time limitations ,notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section #gbgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the ,armed ,forces1 the ,secretary of the ,army may award the ,distinguished-,service ,cross under section #gbgb of such title to ,joseph ,p4 ,lynch for the acts of valor in the ,republic of ,vietnam described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,acts of valor described ,the acts of valor referred to in subsection 7a7 are the actions of ,joseph ,p4 ,lynch on ,april #ag1 #aifh1 during a combat mission near ,khe ,sanh1 ,republic of ,vietnam for which he was previously awarded the ,silver ,star4 #ehc4 ,submission to ,congress of information for consideration of certain military awards 7a7 ,army ,section #gbgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,a time limitation under this section may not be waived unless the ,secretary of the ,army first submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives the unredacted package of information considered by the ,secretary1 including all relevant information relating to any reconsideration of an award4 4 7b7 ,navy ,section #hbih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,a time limitation under this section may not be waived unless the ,secretary of the ,navy first submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives the unredacted package of information considered by the ,secretary1 including all relevant information relating to any reconsideration of an award4 4 7c7 ,air ,force ,section #ibgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,a time limitation under this section may not be waived unless the ,secretary of the ,air ,force first submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives the unredacted package of information considered by the ,secretary1 including all relevant information relating to any reconsideration of an award4 4 #ehd4 ,medal of ,honor review procedures and reconsideration and upgrade requirements 7a7 ,army ,chapter #gcg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #gbgd the following new section3 #gbgd;a4 ,medal of ,honor3 review procedures2 reconsideration and upgrade requirements 7a7 ,review responsibilities 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,army is responsible for establishing and maintaining procedures for the review of ,medal of ,honor recommendations submitted pursuant to this chapter1 including recommendations submitted within statutory time limits under section #gbgd7;b7 of this title1 recommendations lost or not acted upon due to inadvertence under section #gbgd7;c7 of this title1 and recommendations submitted pursuant to section #aacj of this title upon request of a ,member of ,congress4 7#b7 ,each ,medal of ,honor recommendation forwarded by the ,secretary of the ,army to the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 include the recommendation of an independent board of review convened specifically to consider the award of the proposed ,medal of ,honor2 7,b7 contain the recommendation of the ,secretary of the ,army2 7,c7 include the recommendation of the ,chief of ,staff of the ,army2 and 7,d7 contain incontestable proof that the member distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the requirements of section #gbga of this title4 7#c7 ,upon receipt of a ,medal of ,honor recommendation1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 obtain the advisory recommendation of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff on the merits of the nomination2 and 7,b7 for nominations submitted within the time limits prescribed by section #gbgd7;b7 of this title1 or for actions arising from ongoing combat or military operations1 obtain through the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff the advisory recommendation of the applicable combatant commander4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include the ,secretary's recommendation to the ,president for any ,medal of ,honor recommendation determined to satisfy the criteria in section #gbga of this title4 7b7 ,standards for reconsideration and upgrade 7#a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter1 reconsideration of a previously reviewed ,medal of ,honor nomination1 or upgrade of a previously approved award to the ,medal of ,honor1 may be initiated only upon a showing of-- 7,a7 new1 substantive1 and material evidence that was not available at the time of the original recommendation and that was not previously considered by the awarding authority2 or 7,b7 material error or impropriety in the processing or adjudication of the original recommendation1 including loss of substantiating documents or witness statements during original routing1 clearly incorrect application of official policy1 or substantiated discrimination based on race1 sex1 or religion1 provided that any such conclusion is supported by a preponderance of the evidence4 7#b7 ,information that adds detail to facts already presented in the original recommendation1 but is not new1 substantive1 or material1 does not satisfy the requirement under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 for new1 substantive1 and material evidence4 7#c7 ,authority to determine whether the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 have been satisfied is as follows3 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall determine whether material error or impropriety existed in any prior award case adjudicated within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 ,this authority may not be delegated4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall determine whether material error or impropriety existed in any case previously adjudicated within the ,department of the ,army4 ,this authority may not be delegated4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,president to award the ,medal of ,honor pursuant to section #gbga of this title or to modify the time limitations established in section #gbgd of this title except as provided herein4 4 7b7 ,navy and ,marine ,corps ,chapter #hcg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #hbih the following new section3 #hbii4 ,medal of ,honor3 review procedures2 reconsideration and upgrade requirements 7a7 ,review responsibilities 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy is responsible for establishing and maintaining procedures for the review of ,medal of ,honor recommendations submitted pursuant to this chapter1 including recommendations submitted within statutory time limits under section #hbih 7a7 of this title1 recommendations lost or not acted upon due to inadvertence under section #hbih7;b7 of this title1 and recommendations submitted pursuant to section #aacj of this title upon request of a ,member of ,congress4 7#b7 ,each ,medal of ,honor recommendation forwarded by the ,secretary of the ,navy to the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 include the recommendation of an independent board of review convened specifically to consider the award of the proposed ,medal of ,honor2 7,b7 contain the recommendation of the ,secretary of the ,navy2 7,c7 include the recommendation of the ,chief of ,staff of the ,navy2 and 7,d7 contain incontestable proof that the member distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the requirements of section #hbia of this title4 7#c7 ,upon receipt of a ,medal of ,honor recommendation1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 obtain the advisory recommendation of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff on the merits of the nomination2 and 7,b7 for nominations submitted within the time limits prescribed by section #hbih7;a7 of this title1 or for actions arising from ongoing combat or military operations1 obtain through the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff the advisory recommendation of the applicable combatant commander4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include the ,secretary's recommendation to the ,president for any ,medal of ,honor recommendation determined to satisfy the criteria in section #hbia of this title4 7b7 ,standards for reconsideration and upgrade 7#a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter1 reconsideration of a previously reviewed ,medal of ,honor nomination1 or upgrade of a previously approved award to the ,medal of ,honor1 may be initiated only upon a showing of-- 7,a7 new1 substantive1 and material evidence that was not available at the time of the original recommendation and that was not previously considered by the awarding authority2 or 7,b7 material error or impropriety in the processing or adjudication of the original recommendation1 including loss of substantiating documents or witness statements during original routing1 clearly incorrect application of official policy1 or substantiated discrimination based on race1 sex1 or religion1 provided that any such conclusion is supported by a preponderance of the evidence4 7#b7 ,information that adds detail to facts already presented in the original recommendation1 but is not new1 substantive1 or material1 does not satisfy the requirement under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 for new1 substantive1 and material evidence4 7#c7 ,authority to determine whether the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 have been satisfied is as follows3 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall determine whether material error or impropriety existed in any prior award case adjudicated within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 ,this authority may not be delegated4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall determine whether material error or impropriety existed in any case previously adjudicated within the ,department of the ,navy4 ,this authority may not be delegated4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,president to award the ,medal of ,honor pursuant to section #hbia of this title or to modify the time limitations established in section #hbih of this title except as provided herein4 4 7c7 ,air ,force ,chapter #icg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ibgd the following new section3 #ibgd;a4 ,medal of ,honor3 review procedures2 reconsideration and upgrade requirements 7a7 ,review responsibilities 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force is responsible for establishing and maintaining procedures for the review of ,medal of ,honor recommendations submitted pursuant to this chapter1 including recommendations submitted within statutory time limits under section #ibgd7;b7 of this title1 recommendations lost or not acted upon due to inadvertence under section #ibgd7;c7 of this title1 and recommendations submitted pursuant to section #aacj of this title upon request of a ,member of ,congress4 7#b7 ,each ,medal of ,honor recommendation forwarded by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force to the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 include the recommendation of an independent board of review convened specifically to consider the award of the proposed ,medal of ,honor2 7,b7 contain the recommendation of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force2 7,c7 include the recommendation of the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force2 and 7,d7 contain incontestable proof that the member distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the requirements of section #ibga of this title4 7#c7 ,upon receipt of a ,medal of ,honor recommendation1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 obtain the advisory recommendation of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff on the merits of the nomination2 and 7,b7 for nominations submitted within the time limits prescribed by section #ibgd7;b7 of this title1 or for actions arising from ongoing combat or military operations1 obtain through the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff the advisory recommendation of the applicable combatant commander4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include the ,secretary's recommendation to the ,president for any ,medal of ,honor recommendation determined to satisfy the criteria in section #ibga of this title4 7b7 ,standards for reconsideration and upgrade 7#a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter1 reconsideration of a previously reviewed ,medal of ,honor nomination1 or upgrade of a previously approved award to the ,medal of ,honor1 may be initiated only upon a showing of-- 7,a7 new1 substantive1 and material evidence that was not available at the time of the original recommendation and that was not previously considered by the awarding authority2 or 7,b7 material error or impropriety in the processing or adjudication of the original recommendation1 including loss of substantiating documents or witness statements during original routing1 clearly incorrect application of official policy1 or substantiated discrimination based on race1 sex1 or religion1 provided that any such conclusion is supported by a preponderance of the evidence4 7#b7 ,information that adds detail to facts already presented in the original recommendation1 but is not new1 substantive1 or material1 does not satisfy the requirement under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 for new1 substantive1 and material evidence4 7#c7 ,authority to determine whether the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 have been satisfied is as follows3 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall determine whether material error or impropriety existed in any prior award case adjudicated within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 ,this authority may not be delegated4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall determine whether material error or impropriety existed in any case previously adjudicated within the ,department of the ,air ,force4 ,this authority may not be delegated4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,president to award the ,medal of ,honor pursuant to section #ibga of this title or to modify the time limitations established in section #ibgd of this title except as provided herein4 4 #ehe4 ,time limitations 7a7 ,consideration of proposals for decorations not previously submitted in timely fashion ,section #aacj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsections3 7d7 ,proposals to be considered under this section must originate before the military service concerned operationalized a standardized1 online1 awards review process4 7e7 7#a7 ,an exception to the time limitations under this section shall be granted for a member or former member of the armed forces whose recommendation for a decoration could not be processed due to the classification of the details of the act1 achievement1 or service4 ,in such cases1 a recommendation for a decoration may be considered if it is submitted within three years of the date the information providing the necessary evidence is declassified4 7#b7 ,for purposes of the exception under paragraph 7#a71 the term 'declassification' includes-- 7,a7 information released through the automatic declassification mechanisms established under ,executive ,order #acebf 7or any successor order71 including the #aj-year1 #be-year1 #ej-year1 or #ge-year automatic declassification timelines2 and 7,b7 information released through a ,mandatory ,declassification ,review 7,,mdr7 or a request under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,freedom of ,information ,act74 4 7b7 ,review determinations regarding certain decorations ,section #aeeb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7j72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7k7 as subsection 7j74 #ehf4 ,production of award files 7a7 ,production of files ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives the following information on all decorations awarded under the authorities of sections #gbga1 #gbgb1 #gbgi1 #hbia1 #hbib1 #hbie1 #ibga1 #ibgb1 and #ibgi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 between the ,january #a1 #bjbe and ,december #ca1 #bjbf3 7#a7 ,unredacted copies of all supporting documentation1 material matters1 and information considered by boards of review1 the chain of command1 and any party employed by the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,secretary of ,defense1 who evaluated the merits of1 offered a recommendation about1 or approved the decorations4 7#b7 ,unredacted copies of all recommendations made by boards of review1 the chain of command1 and any party employed by the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,secretary of ,defense1 pertaining to the awarding of the decorations4 7#c7 ,for those decorations approved by the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretaries of the military departments1 a written justification of the basis for awarding such decoration4 7#d7 ,a description of the legal authority under which each of the decorations was awarded4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on each of the decorations awarded in 7a7 and whether any legal discrepancies or errors exist in the awarding of such decorations1 along with a legislative proposal to correct any errors so identified4 7c7 ,prohibition on use of funds ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for operation and maintenance1 defense wide1 and available for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for travel expenses1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense has submitted all documentation for each award specified under subsection 7a7 to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 ,,vi ,,compensation ,,and ,,other ,,personnel ,,benefits ,a ,pay and ,allowances #fja4 ,modification of reimbursement of expenses relating to travel for inactive-duty training and muster duty 7a7 ,in general ,section #deb7;j77#a7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking more than #ej miles and inserting to a permanent duty assignment location requiring one-way travel of more than #ajj miles4 7b7 ,effective date ,section #deb7;j7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a71 shall apply to travel on or after ,january #a1 #bjbh4 7c7 ,conforming repeal ,section #fbc of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #aicc7 is amended by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c74 7d7 ,report required ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the following elements3 7#a7 ,the estimated marginal cost of implementation of subsection 7j7 of section #deb of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a71 to the ,department of ,defense1 and1 for members of the ,coast ,guard1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 disaggregated by reserve component4 7#b7 ,the estimated total number of members of the ,armed ,forces who would be affected by implementation of such subsection 7j74 7#c7 ,any recommended change to such subsection in order to improve efficacy or implementation4 7#d7 ,any other matter that the ,secretary determines appropriate4 #fjb4 ,fiscal year #bjbg increase in military basic pay 7a7 ,waiver of section #ajji adjustment ,the adjustment to become effective during fiscal year #bjbg required by section #ajji of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 in the rates of monthly basic pay authorized members of the uniformed services shall not be made4 7b7 ,increase in basic pay ,effective on ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the rates of monthly basic pay for members of the uniformed services are increased by #c4f percent4 #fjc4 ,reimbursement of costs of long commutes for members assigned to remote or isolated installations in areas without affordable housing ,section #dec of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7j7 ,reimbursement of costs of long commutes for members assigned to remote or isolated installations in areas without affordable housing 7#a7 ,the ,secretary concerned may reimburse a member of the armed forces described in paragraph 7#b7 for the costs described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,a member is described in this paragraph if-- 7,a7 the duty station of the member is a remote or isolated installation 7as defined in section #dgje of title #aj72 7,b7 the member lives more than #cj miles1 or has a commute of longer than one hour1 from the member's residence to the member's duty station2 and 7,c7 the member is unable to live closer to that duty station because of a lack of affordable housing and essential services near the duty station4 7#c7 ,the costs described in this paragraph are-- 7,a7 7i7 the average cost of fuel for the distance the member travels from the member's residence to the member's duty location2 and 7ii7 a percentage1 to be determined by the ,secretary of ,defense1 of costs associated with maintenance and wear-and-tear on the vehicle of the member as a result of commuting2 or 7,b7 if available1 the cost of taking public transportation from the member's residence to the member's duty location4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish guidelines for administering this subsection1 including guidelines with respect to-- 7,a7 how a member can apply for reimbursement under this subsection2 and 7,b7 verification of-- 7i7 the distance a member travels from the member's residence to the member's duty location1 which may be accomplished through a combination of housing records and tools for measuring distance using the ,global ,positioning ,system2 and 7ii7 the lack of affordable housing and essential services near the member's duty station4 4 ,b ,special and ,incentive ,pay #faa4 ,one-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities 7a7 ,authorities relating to reserve forces ,section #iaj7;g7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to income replacement payments for reserve component members experiencing extended and frequent mobilization for active duty service1 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 7b7 ,title #aj authorities relating to health care professionals ,the following sections of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbg3 7#a7 ,section #bacj;a7a77#a71 relating to nurse officer candidate accession program4 7#b7 ,section #afcjb7;d71 relating to repayment of education loans for certain health professionals who serve in the ,selected ,reserve4 7c7 ,authorities relating to nuclear officers ,section #ccc7;i7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 7d7 ,authorities relating to title #cg consolidated special pay1 incentive pay1 and bonus authorities ,the following sections of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 are amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbg3 7#a7 ,section #cca7;h71 relating to general bonus authority for enlisted members4 7#b7 ,section #ccb7;g71 relating to general bonus authority for officers4 7#c7 ,section #ccd7;i71 relating to special aviation incentive pay and bonus authorities for officers4 7#d7 ,section #cce7k71 relating to special bonus and incentive pay authorities for officers in health professions4 7#e7 ,section #ccf7;g71 relating to contracting bonus for cadets and midshipmen enrolled in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 7#f7 ,section #cea7;h71 relating to hazardous duty pay4 7#g7 ,section #ceb7;g71 relating to assignment pay or special duty pay4 7#h7 ,section #cec7;i71 relating to skill incentive pay or proficiency bonus4 7#i7 ,section #cee7;h71 relating to retention incentives for members qualified in critical military skills or assigned to high priority units4 7e7 ,authority to provide temporary increase in rates of basic allowance for housing ,section #djc7;b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g77;,e71 relating to an area covered by a major disaster declaration or containing an installation experiencing an influx of military personnel1 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbg2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h77;,c71 relating to an area where actual housing costs differ from current rates by more than #bj percent1 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 #fab4 ,increase in maximum amount of aviation bonus ,section #ccd7;c77#a77;,b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ej1jjj and inserting #fj1jjj4 #fac4 ,authorization of board certification incentive pay for veterinary comparative medicine officers ,section #cce7;c77#b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or holds a comparable qualifying ,doctor of ,philosophy 7,ph,d7 degree1 as determined by the ,secretary concerned1 after is board certified4 #fad4 ,modification of bonus authority for ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps cadets and midshipmen ,section #ccf of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #e1jjj and inserting #ae1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking field training or a practice cruise under section #bajd7;b77#f77;,a77ii7 of title #aj and inserting training requirements prescribed by the ,secretary concerned4 #fae4 ,increase in maximum amounts of hostile fire pay and imminent danger pay ,section #cea7;b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #dej and inserting #fjj2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bge and inserting #djj4 #faf4 ,medical providers qualified to recertify catastrophic injuries or illnesses qualifying members for special compensation ,section #dci7;b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking has been certified and inserting was initially certified2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 has been recertified 7if required71 by a licensed physician1 nurse practitioner1 or physician assistant1 as in need of such assistance2 4 ,c ,commissary and ,exchange ,benefits #fba4 ,authorized patrons of commissary and exchange stores 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating sections #ajfa through #ajff as sections #ajfb through #ajfg1 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting before section #ajfb1 as so redesignated1 the following new section3 #ajfa4 ,authorized patrons of commissary and exchange stores 7a7 ,authorized commissary patrons 7#a7 ,in general ,the following categories of individuals may access commissary stores3 7,a7 ,members of the uniformed services1 as follows3 7i7 ,members of the armed forces on active duty4 7ii7 ,members of the ,national ,guard and reserve components in any duty status under this title or title #cb4 7iii7 ,members of the commissioned corps of the ,public ,health ,service4 7iv7 ,members of the commissioned officer corps of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 including wage-marine personnel authorized under section #bfd of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjgd7 to access commissary stores4 7v7 ,cadets and midshipmen of the ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy1 and the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7,b7 ,retired members of the uniformed services1 as follows3 7i7 ,all members carried on the official retired lists of the uniformed services who are entitled to or eligible for retired or retainer pay4 7ii7 ,retired wage-marine personnel of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and its predecessor services4 7iii7 ,retired officers and crews of the former ,lighthouse ,service4 7,c7 ,other former members of the uniformed services1 as follows3 7i7 ,veterans-- 7,i7 discharged or released from service in the armed forces under honorable conditions2 and 7,,ii7 who are hospitalized in facilities where commissary stores are available4 7ii7 ,any other retired or former members or veterans expressly entitled under this title to access commissary stores4 7,d7 ,dependents 7as defined in section #ajgb of this title7 of any individual described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c71 including surviving spouses and dependents of members or veterans described in subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c74 7,e7 ,civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense and nonappropriated fund instrumentality employees 7as defined in section #aehg7;a7 of this title7 who are-- 7i7 are assigned to a military installation-- 7,i7 outside the ,united ,states2 or 7,,ii7 in a commonwealth1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 are designated by the ,secretary concerned as serving in a mission-critical occupation or a position experiencing a significant staffing shortage4 7,f7 ,subject to paragraph 7#c77;,d71 civilian employees of other ,federal agencies when serving outside the ,united ,states1 or in a commonwealth1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states1 pursuant to a written support agreement authorized under section #bdgj of this title or other formal interagency agreement with the ,department of ,defense4 7,g7 ,subject to paragraph 7#c77;,d71 employees of ,united ,states nongovernmental organizations or firms working outside the ,united ,states1 or in a commonwealth1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states1 under contracts with the ,department of ,defense4 7,h7 ,civil service mariners of the ,military ,sealift ,command and the ,army ,corps of ,engineers4 7,i7 ,nuclear materials couriers 7as defined in section #hcca of title #e74 7#b7 ,limited and temporary access categories ,in addition to the categories of individuals described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may authorize access to commissary stores for the following categories of individuals in the following circumstances3 7,a7 ,employees of the ,defense ,commissary ,agency assigned to commissary stores within the ,united ,states1 for personal1 on-premise consumption during meals and authorized breaks within scheduled working hours4 7,b7 ,civilian officials of the ,department of ,defense appointed by the ,president who reside in ,government quarters on military installations and family members of such officials who reside with such officials4 7,c7 ,officers and enlisted personnel of the military services of foreign countries when on duty with the ,united ,states armed forces or under reciprocal agreements4 7,d7 ,representatives and employees of the ,american ,national ,red ,cross1 ,united ,service ,organizations1 the ,united ,seamen's ,service1 the ,armed ,services ,young ,men's ,christian ,association1 and the ,fisher ,house ,foundation when assigned to duty with or in direct support of the armed forces-- 7i7 outside the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 in a commonwealth1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,personal agents designated in writing by the commander of a military installation to shop on behalf of individuals who are authorized to access commissary stores under this subsection4 7,f7 ,individuals or employees of entities granted temporary access1 when such access is necessary to restore or sustain military operations1 during-- 7i7 federally declared disasters 7as defined in section #ajfe of this title72 or 7ii7 humanitarian relief or other emergency operations4 7,g7 ,members of the armed forces who are involuntarily separated as a result of force reshaping during the two-year period following such separation4 7,h7 ,members of the armed forces who receive sole survivorship discharges described in section #aagd7;i7 of this title during the two-year period following such separation4 7#c7 ,administration 7,a7 ,duration ,an individual is authorized to access commissary stores under this subsection for only so long as the qualifying status1 employment1 or assignment of the individual remains applicable or as otherwise provided by statute4 7,b7 ,exception ,this subsection does not authorize access to commissary stores in foreign countries where treaties or international agreements prohibit such access4 7,c7 ,limitations ,the authority under this subsection-- 7i7 may not be used to establish a broad or permanent category of individuals authorized to access commissary stores other than a category specifically authorized by this subsection2 and 7ii7 shall be implemented in a manner that ensures no additional funds are required to be appropriated4 7,d7 ,offsetting of costs of access for certain individuals ,in the case of an individual described in subparagraph 7,f7 or 7,g7 of paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may impose a fee or surcharge1 or use another mechanism1 as necessary to offset the administrative costs of providing the individual access to commissary stores4 7,e7 ,prohibition on expansion of access without approval of ,congress ,except as expressly authorized by an ,act of ,congress1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and any other official or employee of the ,department of ,defense1 may not expand eligibility for access to commissary stores to any additional individual or category of individuals by regulation1 policy1 memorandum1 or other administrative action4 7b7 ,authorized exchange system patrons 7#a7 ,in general ,the categories of individuals authorized to access commissary stores under subsection 7a7 are also authorized to access the military exchange system operated by the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,army and ,air ,force ,exchange ,service1 the ,navy ,exchange ,service ,command1 and the ,marine ,corps ,exchange4 7#b7 ,other authorized patrons 7,a7 ,civilian employees2 nuclear materials couriers ,civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense and nonappropriated fund instrumentality employees 7as defined in section #aehg7;a7 of this title71 and nuclear materials couriers 7as defined in section #hcca of title #e71 are authorized to access military exchange stores located in the ,united ,states and in the commonwealths1 territories1 or possessions of the ,united ,states1 including for the purchase of tobacco products and alcoholic beverages4 7,b7 ,veterans ,veterans discharged or released from service in the armed forces under honorable conditions are authorized to access the online military exchange system1 consistent with the policy of the ,department of ,defense in effect before the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbg governing remote sales of the military exchange system4 7,c7 ,limitations ,access to the military exchange system authorized under this paragraph does not-- 7i7 include authorization to purchase military uniforms2 or 7ii7 extend to any other programs1 facilities1 or services operated by nonappropriated fund activities of the ,department of ,defense for the morale1 welfare1 and recreation of members of the armed forces4 7#c7 ,duration ,an individual is authorized to access the military exchange system under this subsection for only so long as the qualifying status1 employment1 or assignment of the individual remains applicable or as otherwise provided by statute4 7#d7 ,prohibition on expansion of access without approval of ,congress ,except as provided by paragraph 7#b77;,c7 or as expressly authorized by an ,act of ,congress1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and any other officer or employee of the ,department of ,defense1 may not expand eligibility for access to the military exchange system to any additional individual1 or category of individuals by regulation1 policy1 memorandum1 or other administrative action4 7c7 ,temporary authorizations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may authorize temporary access to commissary stores and the military exchange system for a period of not more than one year for categories of individuals not covered by subsection 7a7 or 7b7 if-- 7,a7 those individuals are otherwise authorized to access military installations2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary-- 7i7 notifies the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives of the authorization2 and 7ii7 includes in that notification a description of the categories of individuals authorized to access the military exchange system and the rationale for authorizing such access4 7#b7 ,renewals ,the ,secretary is authorized to renew an authorization for temporary access provided under paragraph 7#a7 for additional periods of not more than one year each if1 for each renewal1 the ,secretary submits the notification required by paragraph 7#a77;,b7 not fewer than #fj days before the effective date of the renewal4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,chapter #ed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in section #ajfc7;c71 by striking section #ajfc and inserting section #ajfd2 7#b7 in section #ajfe7;c77#b71 by striking section #ajfc7;e7 and inserting section #ajfd2 7#c7 in section #ajff7;h77#a77;,a71 by striking section #ajfc7;e7 and inserting section #ajfd2 and 7#d7 in section #ajfg7;c77#a71 by striking section #ajfc and inserting section #ajfd4 #fbb4 ,modification of operating expenses of commissary stores ,section #bdhc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 ,construction1 repair1 improvement1 and maintenance of physical infrastructure 7as defined in section #bdhd7;h77#a77;,b7 of this title74 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,limitations relating to military construction ,amounts used for construction under subsection 7b77#h7 shall be subject to the requirements and limitations under section #bhje of this title4 4 #fbc4 ,pilot program on access of civilian employees to commissary stores 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility of1 demand for1 and financial impact of extending access to commissary stores to civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense while maintaining the benefit of such access for members and retired members of the ,armed ,forces and their families4 7b7 ,eligible employees ,under the pilot program authorized by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may provide access to a commissary store selected for participation in the pilot program under subsection 7c7 to full-time civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense and nonappropriated fund instrumentality employees 7as defined in section #aehg7;a7 of this title7 who are assigned to a location within the vicinity of the military installation where the store is located4 7c7 ,selection of stores ,the ,secretary-- 7#a7 may select up to #af commissary stores within the continental ,united ,states to participate in the pilot program authorized by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 in making selections under paragraph 7#a71 shall ensure representation of diverse geographic regions and types of military installations4 7d7 ,fees ,the ,secretary may impose a fee or surcharge1 or use another mechanism-- 7#a7 to offset the administrative costs of providing access to commissary stores to employees described in subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 to ensure that no additional amounts are required to be appropriated to carry out the pilot program authorized by subsection 7a74 7e7 ,duration ,the ,secretary may determine the duration of the pilot program authorized by subsection 7a71 except that the pilot program shall terminate not later than ,january #a1 #bjbh4 7f7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the termination under subsection 7e7 of the pilot program authorized by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report evaluating-- 7#a7 the number and categories of employees described in subsection 7b7 participating in the pilot program1 including participation rates by military installation1 grade1 and employment type2 7#b7 the total volume of sales and patronage levels generated by those employees and the proportion of total commissary sales represented by the patronage of those employees2 7#c7 the gross and net revenue generated from sales to those employees2 7#d7 the disposition or use of any additional revenues1 fees1 or surcharges collected under the pilot program2 7#e7 the impact of the pilot program on the overall operating costs of commissary stores1 including with respect to labor1 supply chain1 and inventory management2 7#f7 any observed or projected effects of the pilot program on the requirements of the ,defense ,commissary ,agency for appropriations and the subsidies provided for the operations of commissary stores2 7#g7 the impact of the pilot program on infrastructure1 security1 parking1 and utilities at commissary stores participating in the pilot program2 7#h7 the effect of the pilot program on access to and wait times at commissary stores1 and customer satisfaction1 for members of the ,armed ,forces2 7#i7 any operational challenges1 staffing adjustments1 or system modifications required to carry out the pilot program2 7#aj7 any adjustments to procurement or contracting requirements associated with increased patronage resulting from the pilot program2 and 7#aa7 the overall feasibility1 fiscal sustainability1 and advisability of permanent or expanded access to commissary stores for civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense1 including recommendations for any legislative or policy changes necessary to support such access4 ,d ,other ,matters #fca4 ,authority for shipment and storage of privately owned vehicles of members moving between authorized locations ,section #dec7;c77#d7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned may authorize the shipment or storage of more than one privately owned vehicle for a member of the armed forces in connection with a temporary or permanent move between authorized locations4 7,b7 ,the exercise of the authority provided by subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 be subject to the availability of appropriations and operational requirements2 and 7ii7 not be conditioned on the implementation of a ,department of ,defense-wide policy on shipment and storage of personally owned vehicles4 4 #fcb4 ,reimbursement of guardianship costs incurred as a result of relocations ,section #dec of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7j7 ,reimbursement of qualifying guardianship costs 7#a7 ,from amounts otherwise made available for a fiscal year to provide travel and transportation allowances under this chapter1 the ,secretary concerned may reimburse a member of the uniformed services for qualified guardianship costs if-- 7,a7 the member relocates to a new jurisdiction or geographic area as the result of-- 7i7 an assignment to a duty station2 7ii7 a reassignment1 either as a result of a permanent change of station or permanent change of assignment1 between duty stations2 7iii7 a transfer from a regular component of a uniformed service into the ,selected ,reserve of the ,ready ,reserve of a uniformed service1 if the member is authorized a final move from the last duty station to the new jurisdiction or geographic area2 or 7iv7 placement on the temporary disability retired list under chapter #fa of title #aj2 and 7,b7 the movement of the member's dependents is authorized at the expense of the ,united ,states under this section as part of the relocation4 7#b7 7,a7 ,reimbursement provided to a member under this subsection for qualified guardianship costs may not exceed #a1jjj in connection with each relocation described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,no reimbursement may be provided under this subsection for qualified guardianship costs paid or incurred after ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 7#d7 ,in this subsection1 the term qualified guardianship costs means costs1 including paperwork1 travel1 or court1 legal1 or other administrative fees1 incurred by a member or the spouse of a member if-- 7,a7 a ,state appoints the member or spouse as the guardian of a minor child or an adult adjudicated to be in need of a guardian2 and 7,b7 the member or spouse needs to seek a new appointment in a new jurisdiction because of the member's relocation described in paragraph 7#a74 4 #fcc4 ,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 organizations that are certified under section #ajf7;e7 of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjax7e774 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 #fcd4 ,special priority travel authorization for personnel stationed at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba ,section #bfda;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection 7g73 7g7 ,special priority for travel to and from ,united ,states ,naval ,station ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba 7#a7 ,an individual eligible pursuant to subsection 7c7 for the travel program who is stationed at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 may purchase transportation1 at commercially competitive rates 7as determined by the agency contracting for the transportation71 for travel to and from ,naval ,station ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 without regard to subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,an individual described in paragraph 7#a7 shall have a priority for transportation under the travel program consistent with other official travelers1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,notwithstanding section #ccjb of title #ca1 amounts collected under paragraph 7#a7 shall be credited to the appropriate appropriation of the agency contracting for the transportation4 ,amounts so collected shall be credited to and merged with the funds in that appropriation and shall be available for the same period and purposes as the appropriation with which merged4 4 #fce4 ,program to assist members in obtaining personal driver's licenses ,chapter #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bjae the following new section3 #bjae;a4 ,authority to assist members in obtaining ,state driver's licenses 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may provide assistance to a member of the armed forces for expenses of obtaining1 while serving in the armed forces1 a personal driver's license under the laws of a ,state4 7b7 ,state defined ,in this section1 the term ,state means the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,guam1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and ,american ,samoa4 4 #fcf4 ,student loan relief for members of ,selected ,reserve ,section #afcja7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ae percent and inserting #bj percent4 #fcg4 ,enhancement of ,air ,force rated officer retention demonstration program ,section #fjd of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #cg ,u4,s4,c4 #cja;b note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking and not less than one year2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,flexibility of assignment and duty locations ,under the demonstration program required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with the needs of the ,air ,force1 offer a rated officer described in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 assignment to the duty location preferred by the officer1 including consecutive assignments to the same duty location2 or 7,b7 the opportunity to perform a staff assignment that-- 7i7 does not require the officer to relocate2 or 7ii7 permits the officer to remain in an active flying status while performing such assignment4 4 #fch4 ,pilot program on career intermissions for certain ,air ,force fighter aircrew 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall establish a pilot program1 under the authority provided by section #gaj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to permit officers in ,air ,force fighter aircrew career fields to take a one-time career intermission in order to evaluate whether targeted career intermissions reduce early separations and preserve experienced fighter aircrew subject-matter experts for air staff positions and leadership roles in the active component of the ,air ,force4 7b7 ,intermission period ,an intermission under the pilot program established under subsection 7a7 shall be for a period of not less than #d months and not more than one year1 as selected by the participant4 7c7 ,treatment of aviation bonuses 7#a7 ,eligibility ,an officer described in subsection 7a7 may participate in the pilot program established under that subsection if the officer is subject to an active duty service obligation of not less than two years as of the beginning of the period of intermission of the officer under subsection 7b74 ,participation in the pilot program shall not1 by itself1 disqualify an officer from eligibility for an aviation bonus under section #ccd7;b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,suspension of payments ,payment of an aviation bonus under section #ccd7;b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 to an officer shall be suspended during any period of intermission of an officer under the pilot program established under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,resumption of payments ,upon the return of an officer to active duty after an intermission under the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 payment of an aviation bonus under section #ccd7;b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 may resume for the remaining period of the agreement of the officer under paragraph 7#c7 of that section1 subject to the terms of the agreement4 7#d7 ,tolling ,any period of intermission under the pilot program established under subsection 7a7 shall not be counted toward the fulfillment of an agreement with respect to an aviation bonus under section #ccd7;b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,other service obligations ,except as provided in paragraph 7#d71 an officer shall continue to satisfy any other active duty service obligation during a period of intermission under the pilot program established under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,application of career intermission program authorities ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 the ,secretary shall carry out the pilot program established under subsection 7a7 in accordance with section #gaj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date on which the pilot program is established4 7f7 ,reports required ,not later than one year after the establishment of the pilot program under subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter until termination of the pilot program under subsection 7e71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the implementation and effectiveness of the pilot program4 ,,vii ,health ,care ,a ,,tricare and ,other ,health ,care ,benefits #gja4 ,digital system for beneficiary assistance at military medical treatment facilities and through managed care support contractors 7a7 ,digital system for access assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a digital system under which a covered beneficiary who receives health care at a military medical treatment facility or through a managed care support contractor under the ,,tricare program may electronically-- 7,a7 file a complaint1 raise awareness about an issue1 or provide positive feedback relating to access to care at such military medical treatment facility or through such managed care support contractor2 and 7,b7 view the status of such complaint or issue at any time1 including the status of any interim or final action taken to address the complaint or issue4 7#b7 ,process ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall develop a process to acknowledge receipt of complaints or issues under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and specify a timeline for response to such complaints or issues4 7#c7 ,transmittal to patient advocates ,any complaint or issue filed under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall be promptly transmitted to an appropriate patient advocate of the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,military medical treatment facility complaints or issues ,complaints or issues filed under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 with respect to a military medical treatment facility may be automatically aggregated and submitted to the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency on a quarterly basis4 7b7 ,report on complaints filed under digital system 7#a7 ,submission ,not later than ,march #a of each year during the three-year period following the establishment of the system under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the total number of complaints or issues filed under such system4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for each military medical treatment facility with respect to which a complaint or issue was filed under the system under subsection 7a71 the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of the most common access to care complaints or issues filed by covered beneficiaries with respect to such facility4 7,b7 ,a comparison of the number of complaints or issues filed regarding access to specialty care versus access to primary care4 7,c7 ,a comparison of the number of complaints or issues filed regarding access to women's health care versus access to health care that is not women's health care4 7,d7 ,a comparison of the number of complaints or issues filed regarding access to pediatric care versus access to non-pediatric care4 7,e7 ,a comparison of the number of complaints or issues filed regarding administrative hurdles to access to care versus other access to care issues4 7,f7 ,a summary of steps taken at such facility to reduce access to care complaints or issues by covered beneficiaries4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered beneficiary ,the term covered beneficiary means an individual enrolled in a health care plan under the ,,tricare program and eligible to receive care at a military medical treatment facility4 7#b7 ,managed care support contractor ,the term managed care support contractor means a health care organization contracted to provide care via a managed support contract in support of the health benefits under the ,,tricare program4 7#c7 ,,tricare program ,the term ,,tricare program has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gjb4 ,expansion of access to dental care for certain dependents ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #ajgg7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 7,a7 ,dependents who are covered by a dental plan established under section #ajgf;a of this title may be treated by postgraduate dental residents in a dental treatment facility of the uniformed services under a graduate dental education program accredited by the ,american ,dental ,association4 7,b7 ,treatment under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be provided on a space available basis and only if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that adequate resources exist to provide such treatment4 4 #gjc4 ,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 #gjd4 ,evaluation of inclusion of additional accrediting bodies for purposes of qualifications for licensure of mental health professionals under ,,tricare ,program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall evaluate the feasibility and advisability of permitting reimbursement under the ,,tricare program of certified mental health counselors who hold a masters or higher-level degree in counseling from a program that is accredited by a covered institution4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbg1 the ,director shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the evaluation conducted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,interim final rule ,if the report submitted under subsection 7b7 recommends permitting reimbursement of counselors with a degree from a program accredited by a covered institution1 the ,director shall issue an interim final rule implementing such recommendations not later than two years after submittal of the report4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered institution ,the term covered institution means any of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,accrediting ,commission for ,community and ,junior ,colleges ,western ,association of ,schools and ,colleges4 7,b7 ,the ,higher ,learning ,commission4 7,c7 ,the ,middle ,states ,commission on ,higher ,education4 7,d7 ,the ,new ,england ,association of ,schools and ,colleges ,commission on ,institutions of ,higher ,education4 7,e7 ,the ,southern ,association of ,colleges and ,schools ,commission on ,colleges4 7,f7 ,the ,western ,association of ,schools and ,colleges ,senior ,college and ,university ,commission4 7,g7 ,the ,accrediting ,bureau of ,health ,education ,schools4 7,h7 ,the ,accrediting ,commission of ,career ,schools and ,colleges4 7,i7 ,the ,accrediting ,council for ,independent ,colleges and ,schools4 7,j7 ,the ,distance ,education ,accreditation ,commission4 7,k7 ,the ,council for ,accreditation of ,educator ,preparation4 7,l7 ,the ,american ,psychology ,association4 7#b7 ,,tricare program ,the term ,,tricare program has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gje4 ,improvement of provider directory accuracy for specialty care providers under the ,,tricare program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall-- 7#a7 ensure that each managed care contract under the ,,tricare program entered into after the date of the enactment of this ,act includes requirements that the managed care contractor-- 7,a7 conduct comprehensive outreach campaigns1 to include electronic and non-electronic means1 and mass email campaigns to network specialty care providers providing-- 7i7 information relating to penalties associated with inaccurate provider directory information2 7ii7 resources for improving directory information2 and 7iii7 direct links for providers to update their directory information2 7,b7 make it a condition of joining the network managed by such contractor under the ,,tricare program for specialty care providers to validate their provider directory information not less frequently than quarterly2 7,c7 ensure that when specialty care providers file for reimbursement1 such providers are prompted to review and verify their directory accuracy2 7,d7 create a mechanism by which beneficiaries under the ,,tricare program can report provider directory inaccuracy to the contractor2 7,e7 conduct random tests 7not less frequently than monthly7 encompassing all specialty care provider types1 of the accuracy of information maintained by the contractor relating to specialty care providers2 and 7,f7 not less frequently than monthly1 submit to the ,director the results of such random tests1 disaggregated by each specialty care provider type1 conducted during the month covered by the report2 and 7#b7 develop financial penalties or other contractual remedies for inaccurate provider directory information under such contracts in accordance with the penalties or remedies imposed as of the date of the enactment of this ,act under the ,t-#e ,contract4 7b7 ,other methods ,the ,director shall carry out any other methods that the ,director finds useful for the improvement of provider directory accuracy under the ,,tricare program4 7c7 ,testing of directory information ,not less frequently than twice each year during the three-year period following the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall-- 7#a7 conduct random tests1 encompassing and disaggregating by all specialty care provider types1 of the accuracy of information relating to specialty care providers contained in the provider directory under the ,,tricare program2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the findings of each random test4 7d7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for the following four years1 the ,director shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on progress in carrying out this section4 7#b7 ,elements ,each briefing 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 7e7 ,comptroller ,general review ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for the following two years1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a holistic review of provider directory accuracy under the ,,tricare program1 disaggregated by each specialty care provider type1 to measure the progress of the ,director towards meeting the existing requirements set forth by each managed care contractor under the ,,tricare program1 including by providing recommendations that would inform the development of the next managed care support contract competition2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the review conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,random test 7,a7 ,in general ,the term random test1 with respect to specialty care providers1 means conducting covert calls to offices of a random sample of such providers using phone numbers from the directory available under the ,,tricare program with respect to such providers to confirm the accuracy of information contained in such directory4 7,b7 ,special rule ,a random test may not be conducted with respect to the same sample of providers in consecutive tests4 7#b7 ,,tricare program ,the term ,,tricare program has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gjf4 ,modification of requirement to provide start-up time for certain ,,tricare contractors ,section #ajie;c7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking nine months after the date of the award of the contract1 but in no case later than one year after the date of such award and inserting one year after the date on which the transition period of performance begins under the contract to allow for adequate start-up time for an orderly transition2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking nine-month and inserting one-year each place it appears4 #gjg4 ,corrections to pilot program for supplemental coverage relating to cancer ,section #gcd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbg and inserting ,january #ca1 #bjbh2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking a publicly accessible internet website and inserting the public-facing website of the ,,tricare program2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking establish procedures to determine and inserting provide a method for verification of2 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #bjbf and inserting #bjbg2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7g77#b71 by inserting a health plan option under after enrolled in4 #gjh4 ,coverage of cranial orthotic devices for deformational plagiocephaly under ,,tricare program ,section #ajgi7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ba7 ,cranial orthotic devices 7molding helmets7 for deformational plagiocephaly may be provided as part of a reconstructive medical treatment4 4 #gji4 ,technical amendments to the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7a7 ,in general ,the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #b 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bja7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7p71 by striking means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 ,coast ,guard1 ,public ,health ,service1 or ,coast and ,geodetic ,survey2 and and inserting has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code22 7,b7 in paragraph 7q71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7r7 ,the term ,defense ,agency has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 and 7#b7 in section #edc7;e7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;dd-#b7;e77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or the ,defense ,agency responsible for military health care under chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 after ,uniformed ,services2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or the ,defense ,agency responsible for military health care under chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code after ,uniformed ,services4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh74 #gaj4 ,licensure of mental health professionals in ,,tricare ,program 7a7 ,qualifications for ,,tricare ,certified ,mental ,health ,counselors ,for purposes of determining whether a mental health care professional is eligible for reimbursement under the ,,tricare program as a certified mental health counselor1 an individual who holds a masters or higher-level degree in counseling from a program that is accredited by a covered institution shall be treated as holding such degree from a mental health counseling program or clinical mental health counseling program that is accredited by the ,council for ,accreditation of ,counseling and ,related ,educational ,programs4 7b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement this section beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan of the ,secretary to implement this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered institution ,the term covered institution means any of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,accrediting ,commission for ,community and ,junior ,colleges ,western ,association of ,schools and ,colleges4 7,b7 ,the ,higher ,learning ,commission4 7,c7 ,the ,middle ,states ,commission on ,higher ,education4 7,d7 ,the ,new ,england ,association of ,schools and ,colleges ,commission on ,institutions of ,higher ,education4 7,e7 ,the ,southern ,association of ,colleges and ,schools ,commission on ,colleges4 7,f7 ,the ,western ,association of ,schools and ,colleges ,senior ,college and ,university ,commission4 7,g7 ,the ,accrediting ,bureau of ,health ,education ,schools4 7,h7 ,the ,accrediting ,commission of ,career ,schools and ,colleges4 7,i7 ,the ,accrediting ,council for ,independent ,colleges and ,schools4 7,j7 ,the ,distance ,education ,accreditation ,commission4 7,k7 ,the ,council for ,accreditation of ,educator ,preparation4 7,l7 ,the ,american ,psychology ,association4 7#b7 ,,tricare program ,the term ,,tricare program has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gaa4 ,requirements relating to wellness checks for health and welfare of certain members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,wellness checks 7#a7 ,wellness checks required 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue such regulations1 policies1 and procedures as may be necessary to require that1 whenever appropriate following a member of the ,armed ,forces sustaining any significant injury or illness or being on sick call1 a wellness check is conducted to account for the health and welfare of such member4 7,b7 ,significant injury or illness or sick call ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 a member of the ,armed ,forces shall be considered to have sustained a significant injury or illness or to be on sick call if a medical professional recommends an absence of the member from regular duties for #bd hours or longer1 such as placing the member on quarters or recommending convalescent leave4 7#b7 ,methods of contact ,in conducting a wellness check for a member of the ,armed ,forces pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 if the member does not respond to such check conducted via an electronic or telephone communication method1 the individual conducting the check shall progress to an in-person method of contact4 7#c7 ,result of failure to locate ,if1 as a result of a wellness check conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 for a member of the ,armed ,forces1 the individual conducting such check is unable to locate such member1 the individual shall refer to the applicable regulations1 policies1 and procedures of the ,department of ,defense regarding the determination and reporting of such member as missing1 absent unknown1 absent without leave1 or duty status-whereabouts unknown4 7b7 ,implementation by unit commanders ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each unit commander coordinates with the judge advocates assigned or attached to1 or performing duty with1 the unit under the command of such commander for assistance in the implementation of any regulation1 policy1 or procedure required under subsection 7a7 with respect to such unit4 7c7 ,additional actions by unit commanders 7#a7 ,in general ,on a routine basis1 each unit commander shall-- 7,a7 review the requirements contained in the document titled ,commander's ,critical ,information ,requirements1 dated ,january #bjbj1 or any successor document1 to ensure such requirements-- 7i7 have been issued or updated during the three-year period preceding any such review2 7ii7 reflect the medical issues or safety incidents of members of the ,armed ,forces that the commander deems sufficiently significant2 and 7iii7 have been distributed to the unit under the command of such commander2 and 7,b7 host confidential wellness meetings with subordinate commanders at which such commanders may discuss with one or more medical officers assigned to such unit any significant injuries or illnesses affecting members of the ,armed ,forces serving in or with such unit4 7#b7 ,wellness meetings ,confidential wellness meetings under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may be integrated with existing command1 staff1 or health-of-the-force synchronization meetings if the confidentiality of the medical and personal information a member of the ,armed ,forces is appropriately maintained4 7d7 ,training 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,secretary concerned1 and the ,secretary of ,defense with respect to civilian personnel of the ,department of ,defense1 shall ensure that training on the importance of accountability with respect to health and welfare1 and the significant negative outcomes that may occur when accountability procedures fail1 is integrated into existing command1 leadership1 and prevention training programs to the maximum extent practicable 7#b7 ,no need for separate training requirement ,a separate standalone training requirement is not required for purposes of carrying out paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,secretary concerned defined ,in this section1 the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gab4 ,requirement to offer medical chaperones during sensitive medical examinations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and implement a policy throughout the ,department of ,defense to require that a medical chaperone be offered and available to be present with a patient during any sensitive medical examination1 as determined by the ,secretary1 conducted at a military medical treatment facility4 #gac4 ,pilot program on reciprocal access to health care facilities1 personnel1 and services of ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall jointly carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of expanding reciprocal access to health care facilities1 personnel1 and services between the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7in this section referred to as the pilot program74 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the pilot program are-- 7#a7 to improve access to timely1 high-quality health care for covered beneficiaries2 7#b7 to improve continuity of care for transitioning members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans2 7#c7 to reduce duplication of health care capacity and infrastructure2 7#d7 to enhance medical readiness and provider proficiency2 7#e7 to maximize the efficient use of medical facilities and personnel of the ,federal ,government2 and 7#f7 to assess opportunities for future integration and coordination between the health care systems of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7c7 ,authorized activities 7#a7 ,in general ,under the pilot program1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may authorize-- 7,a7 coordinated referral and specialty care arrangements2 7,b7 integrated scheduling1 credentialing1 reimbursement1 and care coordination processes2 and 7,c7 the sharing and interoperability of electronic health records and related health information systems consistent with applicable privacy and security requirements4 7#b7 ,priority ,activities under the pilot program shall prioritize arrangements that cannot be readily achieved under sharing agreements in effect as of the date of the enactment of this ,act due to administrative1 eligibility1 or systemic barriers4 7d7 ,pilot sites 7#a7 ,initial sites ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall jointly designate not fewer than five and not more than #aj pilot sites4 7#b7 ,selection criteria ,in selecting pilot sites under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall consider-- 7,a7 geographic areas with overlapping medical infrastructure of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 7,b7 locations experiencing provider shortages or access challenges2 7,c7 locations with significant populations of transitioning members of the ,armed ,forces1 former members of the ,armed ,forces1 or veterans2 7,d7 locations where at least one of the local ,federal facilities has the staff and operation capacity to take on the work of the pilot program2 7,e7 opportunities to improve medical readiness of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7,f7 existing sharing agreements or integrated care models4 7#c7 ,modification of pilot sites ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may jointly add1 remove1 suspend1 or modify pilot sites and services covered under the pilot program as the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs jointly determine necessary based on performance1 patient safety1 operational requirements1 beneficiary access1 or other appropriate considerations if the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 not later than #cj days before adding1 removing1 suspending1 or modifying any such site or service1 a notification of such action4 7e7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall jointly establish eligibility criteria and priority categories for participation in the pilot program4 7#b7 ,priority ,in establishing criteria under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall prioritize-- 7,a7 transitioning members of the ,armed ,forces2 7,b7 members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans residing in medically underserved areas2 7,c7 beneficiaries requiring specialty care with extended wait times2 7,d7 members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans receiving behavioral health care2 and 7,e7 military families if reciprocal access would improve continuity or access to care for such families4 7f7 ,waiver of administrative requirements ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may waive or modify administrative requirements that would otherwise unnecessarily impede the operation of the pilot program1 except requirements relating to patient safety1 quality standards1 or statutory eligibility for care4 7g7 ,data collection and performance metrics 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall jointly establish metrics to evaluate the pilot program1 including metrics relating to-- 7,a7 patient access and wait times2 7,b7 quality of care and patient outcomes2 7,c7 patient satisfaction and care coordination2 7,d7 provider productivity and readiness impacts2 7,e7 cost and resource utilization2 7,f7 continuity of care for transitioning members of the ,armed ,forces2 7,g7 continuity of care for veterans receiving care under the pilot program at facilities other than facilities of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 7,h7 electronic health record interoperability and information sharing2 and 7,i7 comparison of use of the pilot program to use of sharing agreements for similar services under other authorities4 7#b7 ,standardization ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall ensure that data collection under this subsection is standardized across pilot sites to the maximum extent practicable4 7h7 ,application of authority ,the pilot program shall-- 7#a7 build upon and not duplicate authorities under section #haaa of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 apply only to the extent necessary to test enhanced reciprocal access to health care facilities1 personnel1 and services beyond sharing agreements in effect as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7i7 ,briefings and reports 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall jointly provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress a briefing regarding implementation plans for the pilot program4 7#b7 ,annual briefings ,not later than ,april #a of each year during the duration of the pilot program1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall jointly provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress a briefing regarding-- 7,a7 pilot site performance2 7,b7 beneficiary participation2 7,c7 budgetary impacts2 7,d7 patient safety and quality metrics2 7,e7 any modifications to pilot sites or covered services2 and 7,f7 legislative recommendations1 if any4 7#c7 ,interim report ,not later than two years after commencement of operations under the pilot program at the first pilot site1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an interim report on the results of the pilot program4 7#d7 ,final report ,not later than one year before the termination of the pilot program under subsection 7k71 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a final report containing-- 7,a7 an assessment of the effectiveness of the pilot program2 7,b7 recommendations regarding expansion1 modification1 or termination of the pilot program2 7,c7 an assessment of impacts on medical readiness of the ,armed ,forces and health care delivery for veterans2 and 7,d7 any recommendations for legislative or administrative action4 7j7 ,voluntary participation and preservation of existing authorities 7#a7 ,voluntary participation ,participation in the pilot program by veterans shall be voluntary4 7#b7 ,patient election ,a veteran eligible to participate in the pilot program may elect to receive care through-- 7,a7 a facility of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 7,b7 a military medical treatment facility participating in the pilot program2 or 7,c7 a community provider pursuant to applicable community care authorities of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 4 7#c7 ,no requirement to use ,department of ,defense facilities ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may not require a veteran to receive care through a facility of the ,department of ,defense as a condition of eligibility for1 or receipt of1 care or services under laws administered by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,patient notice ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall ensure that veterans eligible to participate in the pilot program receive clear notice regarding available health care options1 including the availability of community care if otherwise authorized by law4 7#e7 ,no limitation on community care eligibility ,nothing in this section may be construed to limit1 alter1 delay1 or otherwise affect the eligibility of a veteran for care1 services1 or referrals furnished under the ,veterans ,community ,care ,program under section #agjc of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other authority available under laws administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to receive care from non-,department of ,veterans ,affairs providers4 7k7 ,duration ,the pilot program shall commence not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and shall terminate five years after the commencement of operations of the pilot program at the first pilot site4 7l7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,covered beneficiary ,the term covered beneficiary has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,military medical treatment facility ,the term military medical treatment facility means a facility of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 a military department1 or another component of the ,department of ,defense providing health care services4 7#d7 ,pilot site ,the term pilot site means any medical center1 hospital1 clinic1 or other health care facility of the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs that is participating in the pilot program4 7#e7 ,reciprocal access ,the term reciprocal access means systematic1 non-excess-capacity access with integrated operations1 as opposed to access that is limited to excess capacity only4 #gad4 ,medical screening for members of the ,armed ,forces who served at data masked or classified locations 7a7 ,modification to service records ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall modify the service records of covered members to include a check box or other method to signify that the covered member served at a covered location and would merit additional medical screening4 7b7 ,hazard screening 7#a7 ,in general ,during a covered examination1 a covered member shall receive-- 7,a7 a screening to determine if such member served at a covered location at any time during service in the ,armed ,forces2 and 7,b7 if such member served at such a location1 additional exposure-specific medical screenings and evaluations to identify potential exposure to hazardous substances1 radiation1 or other harmful occupational and environmental hazards encountered during service in the ,armed ,forces1 consistent with current clinical practice guidelines and recommendations of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the screenings and evaluations required under paragraph 7#a7 may include-- 7,a7 a targeted assessment of medical histories2 7,b7 a physical examination2 7,c7 laboratory testing2 7,d7 imaging studies2 and 7,e7 other diagnostic procedures that the ,secretary determines are medically necessary4 7c7 ,documentation ,a health care provider shall document all exposures identified by the provider and the results of any screenings and evaluations conducted under subsection 7b7 in the permanent medical record of the relevant covered member and ensure that relevant exposure information is transmitted to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs upon separation or retirement of such member4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered examination ,the term covered examination means-- 7,a7 a screening conducted by a health care provider of the ,department of ,defense for any covered member prior to a permanent change of station from a covered location2 or 7,b7 any annual preventive health assessment of a covered member conducted by a health care provider of the ,department4 7#b7 ,covered location ,the term covered location means-- 7,a7 a data masked or classified location2 or 7,b7 a facility on the most recent list of facilities covered under the ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gchd et seq47 published in the ,federal ,register by the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#c7 ,covered member ,the term covered member means a member of the ,armed ,forces currently serving on active duty4 #gae4 ,medical testing and related services for firefighters of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,provision of services ,during the annual periodic health assessment of each firefighter of the ,department of ,defense1 or at such other intervals as may be indicated in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the firefighter 7at no cost to the firefighter7 appropriate medical testing and related services to detect1 document the presence or absence of1 and prevent1 certain cancers4 7b7 ,criteria ,services required to be provided under subsection 7a7 shall meet1 at a minimum1 the following criteria3 7#a7 ,breast cancer ,with respect to breast cancer screening1 if the firefighter is a female firefighter-- 7,a7 such services shall include the provision of a mammogram to the firefighter-- 7i7 if the firefighter is #dj years old to #di years old 7inclusive71 not less frequently than twice each year2 7ii7 if the firefighter is #ej years old or older1 not less frequently than annually2 and 7iii7 as clinically indicated 7without regard to age72 and 7,b7 in connection with the provision of a mammogram under subparagraph 7,a71 a licensed radiologist shall review the most recent mammogram provided to the firefighter1 as compared to prior mammograms so provided1 and provide to the firefighter the results of such review4 7#b7 ,colon cancer ,with respect to colon cancer screening-- 7,a7 if the firefighter is #dj years old or older1 or as clinically indicated without regard to age1 such services shall include the communication to the firefighter of the risks and benefits of stool-based blood testing2 7,b7 if the firefighter is #de years old or older1 or as clinically indicated without regard to age1 such services shall include the provision1 at regular intervals1 of visual examinations 7such as a colonoscopy1 ,,ct colonoscopy1 or flexible sigmoidoscopy7 or stool-based blood testing2 and 7,c7 in connection with the provision of a visual examination or stool-based blood testing under subparagraph 7,b71 a licensed physician shall review and provide to the firefighter the results of such examination or testing1 as the case may be4 7#c7 ,prostate cancer ,with respect to prostate cancer screening1 if the firefighter is a male firefighter1 such services shall include the communication to the firefighter of the risks and benefits of prostate cancer screenings and the provision to the firefighter of a prostate-specific antigen test-- 7,a7 not less frequently than annually if the firefighter-- 7i7 is #ej years old or older2 or 7ii7 is #dj years old or older and is a high-risk individual2 and 7,b7 as clinically indicated 7without regard to age74 7#d7 ,other cancers ,such services shall include routine screenings for any other cancer the risk or occurrence of which the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention has identified as higher among firefighters than among the general public1 the provision of which shall be carried out during the annual periodic health assessment of the firefighter4 7c7 ,optional nature ,a firefighter of the ,department of ,defense may opt out of the receipt of medical testing or a related service provided under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,use of consensus technical standards ,in providing medical testing and related services under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall use consensus technical standards in accordance with section #ab7;d7 of the ,national ,technology ,transfer and ,advancement ,act of #aiie 7,public ,law #ajd-aac2 #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb note74 7e7 ,documentation 7#a7 ,in general ,in providing medical testing and related services under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall document the acceptance rates of such tests offered and the rates of such tests performed2 7,b7 shall document test results to identify trends in the rates of cancer occurrences among firefighters2 and 7,c7 may collect and maintain additional information from the recipients of such tests and other services to allow for appropriate scientific analysis4 7#b7 ,privacy ,in analyzing any information of an individual documented1 collected1 or maintained under paragraph 7#a71 in addition to complying with other applicable privacy laws1 the ,secretary shall ensure the name and any other personally identifiable information of the individual is removed from such information prior to the analysis4 7#c7 ,sharing with ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention ,the ,secretary may share data from any tests performed under subsection 7a7 with the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 as appropriate1 to increase the knowledge and understanding of cancer occurrences among firefighters4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,firefighter ,the term firefighter means someone whose primary job or military occupational specialty is being a firefighter4 7#b7 ,high-risk individual ,the term high-risk individual means an individual who-- 7,a7 is ,african ,american2 7,b7 has at least one first-degree relative who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age2 or 7,c7 is otherwise determined by the ,secretary to be high risk with respect to prostate cancer4 ,b ,health ,care ,administration #gba4 ,development of capability prototype on secure access to health record for members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,capability prototype ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a capability prototype that is interoperable with the electronic health record of the ,department of ,defense for active duty members of the ,armed ,forces who receive health care from the ,defense ,health ,agency to digitally collect their medical records through a covered health record platform before separating from active duty4 7b7 ,contracts 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary shall seek to enter into a contract using competitive procedures with an appropriate entity for the provision of the covered health record platform under the capability prototype under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,notice of competition 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue a request for proposals for the contract described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,open competition ,a request under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be full and open to any contractor that has an existing covered health record platform4 7#c7 ,selection ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall award a contract to an appropriate entity pursuant to the request for proposals under paragraph 7#b7 if at least one acceptable offer is submitted4 7c7 ,pilot program on use of capability prototype 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a pilot program under which the ,secretary shall assess the feasibility and advisability of using the capability prototype developed under subsection 7a7 for a period of not less than #ahj days4 7#b7 ,selection of ,armed ,forces ,the ,secretary shall select not less than one ,armed ,force in which to carry out the pilot program under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,termination or extension of use of capability prototype ,at the end of the period specified in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall survey all participants in the pilot program under such paragraph and1 based on survey results1 may-- 7,a7 terminate the capability prototype developed and implemented under subsection 7a72 7,b7 continue the capability prototype2 7,c7 expand the capability prototype2 or 7,d7 implement the use of a covered health record platform in the ,defense ,health ,agency throughout the uniformed services4 7d7 ,prohibition on new appropriations ,no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the requirements of this section and such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense through the ,joint ,incentive ,fund4 7e7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the capability prototype developed and implemented under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,covered health record platform defined ,in this section1 the term covered health record platform means a health record platform that meets the following requirements3 7#a7 ,has web-based and native mobile phone application capabilities4 7#b7 ,has the capability to store and share records with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs or any other designated care provider4 7#c7 ,has the capability to store records in the cloud4 7#d7 ,does not have a requirement for integration to receive or share records4 7#e7 ,has the capability to instantly share data based on a combination of access key and personal identifier4 7#f7 ,has the capability to provide secure data storage and records transfer upon separation of a member of the ,armed ,forces from active duty4 7#g7 ,does not require a business associate agreement with any party4 7#h7 ,has secure data isolation with access controls4 7#i7 ,has1 at a minimum1 data security that would require separate encryption for each document1 relying on ,,aes#bef or better algorithm with keys encryption using ,,rsa#bjdh or better algorithm1 or any successor similar algorithm4 #gbb4 ,inventory and annual catchment area assessment of military-civilian health care partnerships 7a7 ,centralized inventory of military-civilian partnerships 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 shall develop and maintain a centralized inventory of military-civilian health care partnerships throughout the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall coordinate with the ,secretary of each military department to ensure the inventory developed and maintained under such paragraph reflects partnerships established and maintained by the ,defense ,health ,agency1 the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences1 and the military departments4 7#c7 ,military department responsibilities 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,secretary of a military department shall develop and maintain an inventory of military-civilian health care partnerships under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary4 7,b7 ,inclusion in centralized inventory ,the inventories developed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be provided to the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency on a recurring basis1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense1 for inclusion in the centralized inventory under paragraph 7#a74 7,c7 ,use of inventories ,the inventories maintained by the military departments under this paragraph shall be used to inform and update the centralized inventory maintained by the ,defense ,health ,agency under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,elements ,the inventories required under this subsection shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,the type and purpose of each military-civilian health care partnership4 7,b7 ,participating organizations1 including civilian and other ,federal partners4 7,c7 ,geographic location and supported beneficiary population4 7,d7 ,resources shared1 including personnel1 facilities1 and funding4 7,e7 ,duration and terms of the partnerships4 7,f7 ,measures of performance and effectiveness of the partnerships4 7b7 ,annual catchment area assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 shall conduct a catchment area assessment of military-civilian health care partnerships and resource-sharing agreements of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,use of inventory ,the catchment area assessment conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be informed by the centralized inventory developed under subsection 7a71 including inputs provided by the military departments4 7#c7 ,scope 7,a7 ,in general ,each catchment area assessment conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall focus on the catchment area of a military medical treatment facility and other related organizations4 7,b7 ,elements ,each catchment area assessment conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,an assessment of the extent to which existing military-civilian health care partnerships fulfill the intended objectives of such partnerships1 including access to care1 quality1 cost-effectiveness1 and medical readiness4 7ii7 ,an identification of gaps in care1 redundancies1 or underutilized resources4 7iii7 ,an evaluation of whether individual partnerships should be expanded1 reduced1 or maintained4 7iv7 ,an identification of opportunities to establish new partnerships or modify existing agreements4 7v7 ,consideration of regional health care capacity1 including civilian and ,federal health care providers4 7vi7 ,an analysis of trends that may affect the performance or sustainability of military-civilian health care partnerships4 7#d7 ,metrics and benchmarks ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish standardized metrics and benchmarks to evaluate the performance and outcomes of military-civilian health care partnerships assessed under this subsection4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter for the following five years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing containing the results of the most recent catchment area assessment conducted under subsection 7b71 which shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of the centralized inventory developed and maintained under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,key findings regarding the effectiveness of military-civilian health care partnerships4 7#c7 ,an identification of any resources that are required to ensure effective military-civilian health care partnerships4 7#d7 ,planned actions to expand1 modify1 or terminate military-civilian health care partnerships4 7#e7 ,any recommendations for legislative or administrative action to improve military-civilian health care collaboration4 7d7 ,military-civilian health care partnership defined ,in this section1 the term military-civilian health care partnership includes any agreement1 contract1 or arrangement between the ,department of ,defense and a non-,department entity for the provision1 sharing1 or coordination of health care services1 personnel1 training1 or resources4 #gbc4 ,requirement for review before actions to downsize1 realign1 or reduce scope of services at military medical treatment facilities ,section #ajgc;d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,limitation on actions to downsize1 realign1 or reduce scope of services 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not carry out any action initiated after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbg to downsize1 realign1 or otherwise reduce the scope of services at a military medical treatment facility until the ,secretary conducts a comprehensive review consistent with this subsection4 7#b7 ,a review required under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to an action relating to a military medical treatment facility shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the capacity1 capability1 and readiness of local civilian health care providers to absorb affected beneficiary populations4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the capacity1 capability1 and accessibility of facilities of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs in the relevant catchment area4 7,c7 ,an evaluation of the impact on access to care for covered beneficiaries1 including wait times1 travel distances1 and specialty care availability4 7,d7 ,an analysis of the effects on medical readiness1 including clinical workload necessary to sustain provider skills within the armed forces4 7,e7 ,an assessment of risks to continuity of care1 particularly for complex or chronic conditions4 7,f7 ,such other factors as the ,secretary determines appropriate to ensure a complete understanding of impacts on beneficiaries and mission requirements4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall certify to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives that the review required under this subsection has been completed prior to implementing any action described in paragraph 7#a7 and shall include a summary of findings and a justification for the proposed action4 7#d7 ,not later than one year before conducting any action to downsize1 realign1 or otherwise reduce the scope of services at a military medical treatment facility1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall have a consultative discussion regarding such action with the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 4 #gbd4 ,policy on provider notification to commanders regarding imminent risk of suicide for members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,policy ,required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a policy throughout the ,department of ,defense regarding the notification of commanders when a health care provider determines that a member of the ,armed ,forces is at imminent risk of suicide4 7b7 ,definition of imminent risk 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the policy required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall establish a clear and standardized definition of imminent risk of suicide for purposes of the military health system4 7#b7 ,elements of definition ,the definition required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be informed by evidence-based clinical standards and suicide risk assessment practices2 7,b7 account for the presence of suicidal ideation1 intent1 plan1 access to means1 and temporal proximity of potential self-harm2 7,c7 distinguish between acute1 immediate risk and non-immediate or chronic suicide risk2 and 7,d7 allow for the exercise of professional clinical judgment in individual cases4 7c7 ,elements ,the policy required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 establish clear and standardized criteria for determining when a member of the ,armed ,forces is at imminent risk of suicide1 consistent with evidence-based clinical practices2 7#b7 require timely notification to the appropriate commander when such a determination is made1 while ensuring that only the minimum necessary information is disclosed to protect the privacy of the member2 7#c7 define the roles and responsibilities of health care providers1 commanders1 and other relevant personnel in responding to such notifications2 7#d7 ensure that such notifications are made in a manner that supports the safety and well-being of the member1 including coordination of appropriate interventions and support services2 7#e7 incorporate procedures to safeguard the confidentiality of protected health information consistent with section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,privacy ,act of #aigd71 and applicable regulations of the ,department of ,defense2 7#f7 provide guidance on documentation and accountability for decisions relating to such notifications2 and 7#g7 include mechanisms to ensure that such notifications do not result in inappropriate adverse personnel actions solely on the basis of a mental health condition4 7d7 ,training and implementation ,the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7#a7 health care providers within the military health system receive training on the policy developed under subsection 7a71 including criteria for determining imminent risk and procedures for notification of commanders2 7#b7 commanders receive training on appropriate responses to such notifications1 including how to support members of the ,armed ,forces while maintaining good order and discipline2 and 7#c7 health professionals within the military health system in patient care positions receive training on-- 7,a7 how to respond when a member of the ,armed ,forces initiates the referral process under section #ajij;b7e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 how to recognize signs indicating mental health distress and imminent risk of suicide4 7e7 ,coordination ,in developing the policy required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7#a7 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency2 7#b7 the ,surgeons ,general of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#c7 other relevant stakeholders1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7f7 ,briefing to ,congress ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing that includes-- 7#a7 a description of the policy developed under subsection 7a72 7#b7 an assessment of implementation of such policy across the ,armed ,forces2 7#c7 a description of any identified challenges or barriers to such implementation2 and 7#d7 recommendations for legislative or administrative action to improve suicide prevention efforts of the ,department of ,defense4 #gbe4 ,authority over ,defense ,health ,program ,section #ajgc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,authority ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs shall have authority over the entirety of the ,defense ,health ,program4 4 #gbf4 ,enterprise ,revenue ,cycle ,improvement ,initiative 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs and the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 shall implement an enterprise-wide revenue cycle improvement initiative 7in this section referred to as the ,initiative7 to standardize revenue cycle management processes1 strengthen governance and accountability1 improve workforce capability1 and increase the accuracy1 timeliness1 and yield of third-party collections and claims management across the military health system4 7b7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the ,initiative are the following3 7#a7 ,to establish and implement standardized revenue cycle management processes1 defined stage-by-stage accountability1 and enterprise performance standards across all military medical treatment facilities4 7#b7 ,to improve the accuracy1 timeliness1 and completeness of clinical documentation1 medical coding1 charge capture1 claims submission1 and denial management1 including through the use of advanced analytics1 automation1 and robotic process automation technologies as appropriate4 7#c7 ,to increase third-party collections yield and reduce preventable claim denials across the military health system4 7#d7 ,to strengthen the accuracy of medical readiness documentation1 including documentation supporting deployment eligibility determinations1 disability evaluation processing1 and military provider clinical currency sustainment4 7#e7 ,to ensure interoperability with the ,,genesis electronic health record platform of the military health system to support end-to-end revenue cycle operations and performance visibility4 7#f7 ,to establish enterprise workforce training and certification programs to improve revenue cycle competency across military medical treatment facilities4 7#g7 ,to provide actionable performance data and operational feedback to markets1 networks1 and military medical treatment facilities of the ,defense ,health ,agency to improve accountability and outcomes4 7c7 ,elements ,in carrying out the ,initiative1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 designate a senior official within the ,defense ,health ,agency to serve as the enterprise revenue cycle improvement lead1 with responsibility for implementation1 performance oversight1 and reporting2 7#b7 establish enterprise-wide revenue cycle performance standards and defined accountability for each stage of the revenue cycle1 from patient scheduling through final collections2 7#c7 develop and implement enterprise performance metrics1 including leading and lagging indicators1 with escalation thresholds and corrective action requirements2 7#d7 implement workforce training and proficiency assessment programs for personnel performing revenue cycle functions across military medical treatment facilities2 7#e7 leverage existing investments in the ,,genesis electronic health record platform of the military health system1 existing analytics capabilities1 and enterprise financial systems to support standardized revenue cycle operations2 and 7#f7 incorporate advanced analytics1 automation1 and artificial intelligence capabilities1 consistent with policies of the ,department of ,defense for responsible use of artificial intelligence1 to support coding accuracy1 denial prevention1 charge capture1 and revenue integrity4 7d7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,application ,the ,initiative shall apply to all military medical treatment facilities within the ,defense ,health ,agency4 7#b7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall prioritize initial implementation of the ,initiative at facilities with the greatest opportunity for improvement in revenue cycle performance and third-party collections yield4 7#c7 ,contracts and support ,the ,secretary may enter into contracts or other agreements using available acquisition methods and competitive procedures1 as appropriate1 to obtain specialized expertise1 technology capabilities1 or implementation support necessary to carry out the ,initiative4 7#d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to require the establishment of a new acquisition program or program management office for the purpose of revenue cycle management4 7e7 ,reporting 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 describing-- 7,a7 the baseline performance of military medical treatment facilities across key revenue cycle metrics1 including days to final bill1 clean claim submission rate1 preventable denial rate1 coding accuracy rate1 and third-party collections yield2 7,b7 the enterprise revenue cycle governance structure established under the ,initiative1 including stage-by-stage accountability designations2 7,c7 implementation milestones and target dates for enterprise-wide deployment2 and 7,d7 the allocation of funds authorized for the ,initiative4 7#b7 ,quarterly reports ,not later than #ij days after the submission of the initial report under paragraph 7#a71 and quarterly thereafter for a period of not less than two years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report describing-- 7,a7 progress in implementing the ,initiative as compared to implementation milestones2 7,b7 performance improvements in the metrics identified under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 compared to the established baseline2 7,c7 the status of workforce training and certification programs2 7,d7 the impact of revenue cycle accuracy improvements on medical readiness documentation1 including any identified effects on deployment eligibility determinations or disability evaluation processing2 and 7,e7 challenges1 risks1 and recommendations for sustainment or expansion of the ,initiative4 7f7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #gbg4 ,notification to licensing and medical boards of ,states in case of investigation or misconduct 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after a covered event with respect to misconduct allegedly committed by a licensed medical professional of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the relevant ,state licensing and medical boards regarding such misconduct4 7b7 ,covered event defined ,in this section1 the term covered event1 with respect to a licensed medical professional of the ,department1 means the date on which-- 7#a7 an investigation that could lead to criminal charges is started into misconduct allegedly committed by such professional2 or 7#b7 such professional is charged with misconduct4 #gbh4 ,additional review of disclosure requirements under processes and forms relating to health care provider credentialing and privileging of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,section #gbj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection 7b73 7b7 ,additional review relating to disclosure of mental and behavioral health conditions ,not later than #ahj days after implementing the centralized credential system established under subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary 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 and 7#b7 review credentialing1 peer reference1 and competency assessment forms for health care providers and make a comparison across the military departments and the ,defense ,health ,agency as applicable1 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 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting after this ,act1 the following3 and not later than one year after implementing the centralized credential system established under subsection 7a77#b72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking review required under subsection 7a7 and inserting reviews required under subsections 7a7 and 7b72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking such review and inserting such reviews4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the following3 7#a7 ,the findings of the review required under subsection 7b7 of section #gbj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid note71 as added by subsection 7a77#b7 of this section4 7#b7 ,a detailed plan outlining steps the ,secretary has taken or will take pursuant to such review1 including a timeline for completion of such steps4 #gbi4 ,expansion of ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record 7a7 ,in general ,section #iif of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7i72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsections3 7e7 ,inclusion of family member exposures ,the ,secretary may include in the ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record of a member of the armed forces exposures experienced by family members of such member during an accompanied tour while such member is serving on active duty1 regardless of whether the location is in the continental ,united ,states1 outside the continental ,united ,states1 or a classified location4 7f7 ,individual access to data and updates or corrections 7#a7 ,the ,secretary may provide to members of the armed forces1 veterans1 designated family members1 and survivors password-protected access to view data within the ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record to which the individual is authorized to view4 7#b7 ,an individual may request an update or correction to any data included in the ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record that relates to the individual4 7g7 ,toxic exposure capability ,the ,secretary may modify the ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record to provide the capability to notify an individual of a potential toxic exposure of the individual in real time4 7h7 ,preservation of records after death ,the ,secretary may modify the ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record to preserve records of an individual after the death of the individual for purposes of research1 survivor benefits1 and disease-cluster identification4 4 7b7 ,full operating capacity ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record maintained under section #iif of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is at full operating capacity in accordance with the requirements and authorities under such section1 as amended by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report detailing-- 7#a7 whether the ,secretary intends to implement subsections 7e7 through 7h7 of section #iif of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a77#b72 and 7#b7 if the ,secretary does not intend to implement any such subsection1 the recommendations of the ,secretary with respect to the implementation of such subsection4 #gcj4 ,pilot program on modernization of drug testing using voice-based risk assessment 7a7 ,pilot program required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a pilot program at not more than five military installations1 representing a combined total of not less than #dj1jjj and not more than #ej1jjj active-duty members of the ,armed ,forces1 to evaluate the use of voice-based risk assessment technology to support targeted drug testing4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the pilot program is to determine whether automated voice-based screening tools can improve the efficiency1 cost-effectiveness1 and operational readiness of the ,department of ,defense's drug testing programs by enabling risk-informed testing in place of universal urinalysis4 7c7 ,program elements ,the pilot program shall-- 7#a7 integrate voice-based automated screening technology capable of producing real-time1 individualized risk assessments from simple yes_/no questions2 7#b7 be executed as part of the ,drug ,demand ,reduction ,program of the ,department of ,defense2 7#c7 assess impacts on testing volume1 cost savings1 personnel time1 and operational readiness2 7#d7 be conducted in a manner that protects individual privacy and complies with applicable law1 ,department policy1 and applicable protections under section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,privacy ,act of #aigd72 and 7#e7 only be conducted if the proposed voice-based automated screening technology or any other proposed screening technology is scientifically validated1 peer-reviewed1 and legally defensible as defined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7d7 ,termination ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall determine when to terminate the pilot program established under this section4 ,c ,combat and ,operational ,health ,support #gda4 ,establishment of ,joint ,disease and ,non-,battle ,injury ,surveillance and ,readiness ,system 7a7 ,establishment ,chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #aaaj;b the following new section3 #aaaj;c4 ,joint ,disease and ,non-,battle ,injury ,surveillance and ,readiness ,system 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and maintain a ,joint ,disease and ,non-,battle ,injury ,surveillance and ,readiness ,system 7in this section referred to as the ,joint ,,dnbi ,system7 within the ,defense ,health ,agency to provide standardized1 interoperable1 and real-time monitoring of disease and non-battle injury across the armed forces4 7b7 ,applicability ,the ,joint ,,dnbi ,system shall apply to-- 7#a7 the regular components of the armed forces2 7#b7 the reserve components of the armed forces when in ,federal service2 and 7#c7 such other personnel of the ,department of ,defense as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,elements ,the ,joint ,,dnbi ,system shall-- 7#a7 standardize definitions1 metrics1 and reporting requirements for disease and non-battle injury of members of the armed forces2 7#b7 integrate with the electronic health record systems of the ,department of ,defense2 7#c7 integrate with readiness reporting systems and operational reporting platforms2 7#d7 provide commanders and combatant commands with near-real-time medical situational awareness2 7#e7 incorporate environmental and occupational health surveillance data2 7#f7 track lost duty days1 medical evacuations1 limited duty status1 and other readiness impacts attributable to disease and non-battle injury2 7#g7 integrate lessons learned with respect to infectious disease and preventive medicine1 including through overseas medical laboratories and the ,global ,emerging ,infectious ,surveillance program1 across the armed forces2 and 7#h7 ensure interoperability1 as appropriate1 with joint1 interagency1 and allied health surveillance systems4 7d7 ,responsibilities 7#a7 ,secretary of ,defense ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 designate a senior official within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense to oversee policy oversight with respect to the ,joint ,,dnbi ,system2 and 7,b7 ensure adequate resourcing and cybersecurity protections for such system4 7#b7 ,secretaries of the military departments ,each ,secretary of a military department shall-- 7,a7 implement standardized reporting procedures with respect to the ,joint ,,dnbi ,system2 7,b7 ensure compliance with such system at all command levels2 and 7,c7 incorporate disease and non-battle injury metrics into readiness assessments4 7#c7 ,joint staff and combatant commanders ,the ,joint ,staff and the commanders of the combatant commands shall incorporate data from the ,joint ,,dnbi ,system into operational risk assessments and campaign planning4 7#d7 ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall-- 7,a7 develop the concept of operations for the ,joint ,,dnbi ,system2 and 7,b7 implement policy guidance from the ,secretary of ,defense and ensure such system achieves full operational capability4 7e7 ,privacy and civil liberties ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,joint ,,dnbi ,system complies with-- 7#a7 section #eeb;a of title #e 7commonly known as the ,privacy ,act of #aigd72 7#b7 the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-aia72 and 7#c7 all applicable cybersecurity and data protection requirements4 7f7 ,annual briefing ,not later than ,march #a of each year beginning in the first full fiscal year following implementation of the ,joint ,,dnbi ,system1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on trends in disease and non-battle injury and associated readiness impacts4 7g7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjcb4 7h7 ,disease and non-battle injury defined ,in this section1 the term disease and non-battle injury means any medical condition not directly attributable to hostile action1 including infectious disease1 environmental exposure1 occupational injury1 training-related injury1 heat or cold injury1 and other non-combat-related conditions affecting readiness4 4 7b7 ,implementation timeline ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 issue implementing guidance for the ,joint ,disease and ,non-,battle ,injury ,surveillance and ,readiness ,system established under section #aaaj;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a72 7#b7 not later than #ah months after such date of enactment1 achieve initial operating capability for such system2 and 7#c7 not later than #cf months after such date of enactment1 achieve full operating capability for such system4 7c7 ,initial report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report describing-- 7#a7 progress of implementation of the ,joint ,disease and ,non-,battle ,injury ,surveillance and ,readiness ,system established under section #aaaj;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a72 7#b7 identified capability gaps with respect to such system2 and 7#c7 resource requirements for such system4 #gdb4 ,preservation of dedicated aeromedical evacuation capability of ,medical ,service ,corps of the ,army 7a7 ,in general ,the ,medical ,service ,corps of the ,army shall maintain a dedicated aeromedical evacuation capability1 including personnel1 training1 doctrine1 and aircraft specifically configured for aeromedical evacuation missions4 7b7 ,clarification of authority ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall ensure that-- 7#a7 the aviation branch of the ,army has the authority to organize1 train1 and equip aviation assets in accordance with operational requirements2 and 7#b7 the medical department of the ,army1 under the authority delegated to such department by the ,surgeon ,general of the ,army1 has the authority for medical command and control1 patient care responsibilities1 and clinical standards for aeromedical evacuation operations4 7c7 ,elements of capability ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall maintain the capability required under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 in alignment with the sufficiency analysis of the ,surgeon ,general of the ,army2 7#b7 consistent with medical evacuation doctrine and operational planning assumptions of the ,army2 and 7#c7 in support of-- 7,a7 the commanders of the combatant commands2 7,b7 contingency operations and operational plans2 7,c7 civil authorities2 7,d7 chemical1 biological1 radiological1 and nuclear response force missions2 7,e7 humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations2 and 7,f7 garrison emergency medical response operations at installations of the ,department of ,defense4 7d7 ,change in structure 7#a7 ,in general ,the capability required under subsection 7a7 shall remain a distinct component within the ,medical ,service ,corps of the ,army and may not be restructured into general-purpose aviation elements or dual-use configurations without prior notification to the congressional defense committees1 which shall-- 7,a7 be accompanied by a formal risk assessment on-- 7i7 operational medical readiness of the ,medical ,service ,corps2 and 7ii7 readiness of the ,medical ,service ,corps to support the joint force and missions specified under subsection 7c77#c72 and 7,b7 contain a report that-- 7i7 is based on the force structure authorizations outlined in the most current ,army ,structure ,message2 7ii7 is informed by the most current ,total ,army ,analysis approved by the ,secretary of the ,army2 and 7iii7 does not propose or assume any changes to the aircraft authorizations reflected in the documents specified in clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 7#b7 ,operational medical requirements and joint force needs ,any adjustments made to the force structure of the aeromedical evacuation capability of the ,army must account for operational medical requirements and joint force needs where the ,surgeon ,general of the ,army retains authority over the medical force structure1 staffing1 clinical oversight1 and doctrinal development for aeromedical evacuation units4 7e7 ,effective date ,this section shall take effect on the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit augmentation of military patient movement operations with combatant1 commercial1 or allied assets in contingency or humanitarian operations1 as determined necessary by the ,secretary of ,defense4 #gdc4 ,establishment of partnership program between ,united ,states1 ,indo-,pacific region1 and ,arctic region for military trauma care1 disease and non-battle injury1 health systems support1 and research 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 working in coordination with the commanders of the appropriate combatant commands1 shall seek to enter into a partnership with appropriate governmental counterparts in the ,indo-,pacific and ,arctic regions to establish a joint program focused on military trauma care and research4 7b7 ,elements ,the program required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the sharing of relevant lessons learned in combat casualty care derived from prior conflicts4 7#b7 ,the conduct of joint conferences1 symposia1 and professional exchange programs involving military medical professionals from the ,united ,states and partner nations in the ,indo-,pacific and ,arctic regions4 7#c7 ,collaboration on matters related to health policy1 health administration1 and medical logistics1 including medical supplies and equipment1 through structured knowledge exchanges4 7#d7 ,the conduct of joint research and development initiatives addressing the health effects of new and emerging weapons and methods of warfare4 7#e7 ,the establishment of agreements with military medical schools in the ,indo-,pacific and ,arctic regions to support reciprocal education programs under which-- 7,a7 students of the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences receive specialized military medical instruction at participating military medical schools in the ,indo-,pacific and ,arctic regions2 and 7,b7 military medical personnel from partner nations in the ,indo-,pacific and ,arctic regions receive specialized military medical instruction at the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences1 consistent with section #baad7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,the provision of assistance to partner nations in the ,indo-,pacific and ,arctic regions to support the development1 sustainment1 and modernization of combat casualty care systems and programs4 7#g7 ,coordination1 through the ,joint ,trauma ,system of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 of trauma care doctrine1 data collection1 performance improvement1 and clinical best practices with the armed forces and military medical services of partner nations in the ,indo-,pacific and ,arctic regions1 in coordination with ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 and ,united ,states ,european ,command4 7#h7 ,the provision of training to the armed forces of partner nations in the ,indo-,pacific and ,arctic regions in the following areas3 7,a7 ,health effects and medical response related to chemical1 biological1 radiological1 nuclear1 and explosive weapons4 7,b7 ,trauma care4 7,c7 ,preventive medicine and infectious disease4 7,d7 ,post-traumatic stress disorder4 7,e7 ,suicide prevention4 7,f7 ,traumatic brain injury4 7,g7 ,medical and health intelligence4 7,h7 ,health policy and administration4 7#i7 ,the maintenance of a list of critical medical supplies and equipment required to support program objectives and regional readiness4 7#aj7 ,such other activities or program elements as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate to advance the purposes of this section4 #gdd4 ,aerial transport and ,department of ,defense-wide capability for high-consequence infectious diseases 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish1 sustain1 and resource a program to provide for the safe1 long-range aerial transport of personnel of the ,department of ,defense known to be or suspected of being infected by a high-consequence infectious disease4 7b7 ,aeromedical evacuation component of infectious disease response capability ,the program required under subsection 7a7 shall serve as the aeromedical evacuation component of a capability of the ,department for high-consequence infectious disease response that supports independent military operations of the ,department and integration with ,federal1 ,state1 local1 civilian1 and academic partners4 7c7 ,program requirements ,in establishing and sustaining the program required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 develop and maintain curriculum and identify qualified instructors to train and certify military and civilian medical personnel on procedures associated with the safe1 long-range aerial transport of patients with infectious diseases2 7#b7 establish and periodically update medical care standards1 infection prevention and control measures1 and operational safety protocols necessary to maximize patient survival and minimize infection risk to aircrew1 medical personnel1 and support personnel2 7#c7 serve as the joint force advocate and executive agent for aerial transport of personnel with high-consequence infectious diseases within the ,department2 7#d7 establish standards1 sustainment requirements1 and lifecycle management processes for personal protective equipment1 transport isolation systems1 and associated medical equipment used in transporting infected patients2 7#e7 develop joint doctrine1 concepts of operation1 and medical force requirements necessary to support a ,department-wide high-consequence infectious disease capability1 including patient movement1 definitive care1 and integration across the continuum of care2 7#f7 inform the organization1 training1 and equipping of specialized1 organized teams capable of conducting high-consequence infectious disease patient movement and care in operational1 austere1 and strategic environments2 7#g7 support interoperability and operational integration with ,federal1 ,state1 local1 civilian1 and academic partners to enable coordinated response to tactical incidents1 large-scale contingencies1 and research activities related to emerging and future infectious disease threats2 and 7#h7 identify capability gaps and support research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation of medical countermeasures1 transport systems1 protective equipment1 and operational procedures necessary to improve survivability1 safety1 and mission effectiveness in high-consequence infectious disease operations4 7d7 ,enterprise doctrine and oversight ,the ,secretary shall develop and maintain doctrine and policy throughout the ,department to guide the development1 fielding1 sustainment1 and employment of high-consequence infectious disease response capabilities across the ,department4 #gde4 ,requirement for annual large-scale combat casualty estimation report 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to ensure that the ,department of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,joint ,staff ,surgeon and the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 maintains accurate1 comprehensive1 and validated estimates of potential casualties in major combat operations to inform readiness1 medical planning1 and policy decisions4 7b7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until ,september #cj1 #bjcb1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on projected casualties of the ,armed ,forces in large-scale combat operations4 7#b7 ,frequency ,reports under paragraph 7#a7 may be required more frequently upon request of the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 7c7 ,coordination ,each report required under subsection 7b7 shall be prepared in coordination with-- 7#a7 the ,joint ,staff ,surgeon2 7#b7 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency2 and 7#c7 the ,surgeon ,general of each military department4 7d7 ,content of report ,each report required under subsection 7b7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,projected casualty estimates 7including those killed1 wounded1 and missing and including non-battle injuries7 for major combat scenarios consistent with the national defense strategy required under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and joint operational planning assumptions4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the capacity of the medical system1 including-- 7,a7 deployable hospital beds1 evacuation assets1 and blood supply2 7,b7 trauma team and medical personnel availability2 and 7,c7 contingency staffing plans under mass casualty scenarios4 7#c7 ,a force health protection capability assessment1 including preventive medicine1 immunization1 and disease outbreak mitigation plans4 7#d7 ,a joint trauma system integration assessment1 including lessons learned and expected survivability outcomes under projected casualty scenarios4 7#e7 ,an identification of data sources and methodology1 including assumptions1 models1 and validation procedures used to generate casualty estimates4 7#f7 ,a description of gaps in capabilities and an identification of recommendations1 including recommendations for resource or policy requirements1 to mitigate projected shortfalls4 7e7 ,form of report 7#a7 ,in general ,each report required under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in classified form1 with a summary in unclassified form suitable for congressional oversight4 7#b7 ,protection of classified data ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that classified data included in a report submitted under subsection 7b7 is properly safeguarded and that methodologies are appropriately documented for internal and congressional review4 #gdf4 ,report on the organization1 performance1 and standardization of emergency medical services within the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the organization1 oversight1 capabilities1 and performance of emergency medical services across military installations4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,organizational structure ,a description of the current organizational structure responsible for providing emergency medical services across military installations1 including the roles of-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 the ,secretary of each military department2 7,c7 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency2 7,d7 installation commanders2 7,e7 fire and emergency services organizations2 and 7,f7 military medical treatment facilities4 7#b7 ,assessment of emergency medical services capabilities ,an assessment of emergency medical services capabilities at military installations1 including-- 7,a7 the number and distribution of emergency medical services response units2 7,b7 ambulance capabilities and equipment levels2 7,c7 staffing levels and certification levels of emergency medical personnel2 7,d7 availability of advanced life support services2 7,e7 integration with military medical treatment facilities and local civilian hospitals2 and 7,f7 an evaluation of systems used to track naloxone distribution1 including-- 7i7 the degree of integration of such tracking systems between emergency medical services reporting systems and medical record systems2 7ii7 procedures for documenting naloxone administration during emergency responses2 and 7iii7 recommendations for establishing a standardized ,department-wide tracking framework4 7#c7 ,performance metrics ,standardized performance metrics for emergency medical services operations across military installations1 including-- 7,a7 response-time metrics1 including-- 7i7 the average dispatch-to-arrival response time2 7ii7 the percentage of emergency calls with arrival on scene within eight minutes2 and 7iii7 the time from arrival on scene to patient contact2 7,b7 patient care metrics1 including-- 7i7 cardiac arrest survival rates2 7ii7 time to first defibrillation during cardiac arrest events2 7iii7 trauma stabilization and transport intervals2 and 7iv7 adherence to established pre-hospital clinical protocols2 7,c7 operational capacity metrics1 including-- 7i7 the number of available ambulances per installation population2 7ii7 the availability of advanced life support capabilities2 and 7iii7 emergency medical services coverage areas and response zones2 and 7,d7 personnel-readiness metrics1 including-- 7i7 certification levels of emergency medical technicians and paramedics2 7ii7 training completion rates2 and 7iii7 participation in joint emergency response exercises4 7#d7 ,automated external defibrillator assessment ,an evaluation of the deployment and readiness of automated external defibrillator devices across military installations1 including-- 7,a7 the number and distribution of such devices2 7,b7 identification of high-traffic locations where such devices are deployed2 7,c7 maintenance and inspection compliance rates for such devices2 7,d7 training levels for personnel in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and usage of such devices2 7,e7 the usage of such devices in training and physical fitness evolutions2 and 7,f7 response outcomes for cardiac emergencies in which such devices were used4 7#e7 ,integration with civilian emergency systems ,an assessment of coordination between installation emergency medical services systems and ,state or local emergency response systems1 including-- 7,a7 mutual aid agreements2 7,b7 interoperable communications systems2 7,c7 joint training and response exercises2 and 7,d7 procedures for patient transport to civilian medical facilities4 7#f7 ,resource and capability gaps ,identification of any capability gaps or resource deficiencies affecting emergency medical services operations1 including-- 7,a7 personnel shortages2 7,b7 equipment or ambulance shortfalls2 7,c7 deficiencies in placement or maintenance of automated external defibrillator devices2 7,d7 limitations affecting response times2 and 7,e7 funding challenges4 7#g7 ,recommendations ,recommendations of the ,secretary of ,defense regarding-- 7,a7 the development of emergency medical services standards throughout the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 improvements to emergency response performance2 7,c7 enhanced automated external defibrillator device deployment and cardiac emergency preparedness2 7,d7 standardized funding within one organization of the ,department2 7,e7 legislative or administrative actions necessary to standardize emergency medical services operations across the ,department2 and 7,f7 other matters that are relevant to standardized emergency medical services and usage of automated external defibrillator devices4 7c7 ,briefing requirement ,not later than #cj days after submission of the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the findings and recommendations contained in the report4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,emergency medical services ,the term emergency medical services means pre-hospital emergency medical care and patient transport provided by trained personnel in response to medical emergencies4 7#b7 ,military installation ,the term military installation has the meaning given that term in section #bhja7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gdg4 ,expansion of health care license portability for medical providers of the ,national ,guard ,section #ajid7;d77#c77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking or duty under and inserting 8or duty-- 7i7 under 2 7#b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 adding at the end the following3 7ii7 under title #cb when providing care to a member of the uniformed services4 4 #gdh4 ,joint forces medical capabilities development and standardization 7a7 ,process required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of each military department1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 shall develop a process to establish required joint force medical capabilities for members of the ,armed ,forces that meet the operational planning requirements of the combatant commands4 7b7 ,process elements ,the process developed under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a joint medical estimate to determine the medical requirements for managing members of the ,armed ,forces who are wounded1 ill1 or injured during military operations1 including with respect to environmental health1 public health1 health treats1 force health protection1 and medical material and supply chain risks4 7#b7 ,the development of a joint concept of health service support1 which shall include a listing of the capabilities 7including medical intelligence1 blood support1 education1 and training7 required by the defense health and medical enterprise to support the complexities of the future battlespace aligned against the roles of care4 7#c7 ,a process to review and revise military health related mission essential tasks in order to ensure that such tasks are aligned with military medical knowledge1 skills1 abilities1 education1 and training4 7#d7 ,a process to standardize the interoperability of medical equipment and capabilities to support the joint force4 7#e7 ,a process to collect and evaluate operational medical lessons of the ,department of ,defense-- 7,a7 learned through use of the ,joint ,lessons ,learned ,information ,system2 or 7,b7 by leveraging information available through the ,joint ,trauma ,system of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 process improvement systems1 ,trauma ,registry of the ,department of ,defense1 and other information systems as appropriate4 7#f7 ,a process to incorporate operational medical lessons learned into the joint medical estimate4 7#g7 ,a process to incorporate operational medical lessons learned into the ,universal ,joint ,task ,list1 the ,mission ,essential ,task ,lists of each military department1 and the ,joint ,mission ,essential ,task ,list4 7#h7 ,a process to incorporate operational medical lessons learned into enlisted medical education and training1 undergraduate medical education1 and graduate medical education4 7c7 ,annual briefing required ,not later than ,april #a of each year through #bjca1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the process required under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,roles of care defined ,in this section1 the term roles of care means the standardized levels of medical capability provided to wounded1 ill1 or injured personnel of the ,armed ,forces as such personnel move through the military health system from the point of injury to definitive treatment and rehabilitation4 7e7 ,repeal of superseded authority ,section #gcb of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #ahag7 is repealed4 #gdi4 ,expansion of authorities to enable interoperability among military health care professionals of the ,united ,states and partner countries 7a7 ,licensure requirement for health-care professionals ,section #ajid7;e77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,j72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following new subparagraphs3 7,e7 ,japan4 7,f7 ,the ,republic of ,korea4 7,g7 ,france4 7,h7 ,germany4 7,i7 ,qatar4 4 7b7 ,exchange of defense personnel between ,united ,states and friendly foreign countries ,section #caa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 7,a7 ,subject to certification under subparagraph 7,b71 an agreement for the exchange of health care professionals may provide for assignment of ,department of ,defense personnel to perform authorized ,federal duties in foreign military medical facilities or operational platforms4 7,b7 ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the commander of the appropriate geographic combatant command1 or an authorized designee1 following a review of applicable international agreements1 national laws1 and regulations1 shall certify that sufficient mitigation of criminal and civil liability for health care professionals exists in the location in which authorized ,federal duties are to be performed4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,in the case of and inserting 7#a7 ,in the case of2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,an agreement for the exchange of health care professionals is subject to licensure requirements as defined in section #ajid of this title4 4 #gej4 ,task force on international agreements for ,indo-,pacific medical partnerships 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall establish a task force responsible for securing and negotiating the international agreements required to implement the ,indo-,pacific ,medical ,readiness ,program established under section #gce 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 #ajgd note7 to ensure the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states can partner with foreign medical facilities during peacetime and wartime operations for military medical care1 casualty evacuation1 and storage relevant to military medical preparedness 7in this section referred to as the task force74 7b7 ,lead and participants 7#a7 ,lead ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate a senior official from the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense to lead and coordinate the activities of the task force4 7#b7 ,participants ,participants in the task force shall include senior representatives from the following3 7,a7 ,the ,joint ,staff4 7,b7 ,relevant combatant commands4 7,c7 ,each military department4 7,d7 ,the ,department of ,state4 7,e7 ,the ,defense ,health ,agency4 7,f7 ,the ,defense ,logistics ,agency4 7c7 ,duties ,the duties of the task force shall include the following3 7#a7 ,identifying the possible foreign governments and medical facilities that could meet the priority requirements in the contingency and operational plans of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7#b7 ,reviewing existing ,united ,states agreements with those foreign governments for medical readiness and identifying necessary expansions or adjustments to ensure that the ,department of ,defense can leverage medical facilities to carry out those requirements4 7#c7 ,agreeing on a priority target list of foreign governments for diplomatic outreach and developing a diplomatic plan between the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,state for each country1 in consultation with the local ,united ,states mission with responsibility for the bilateral relationship4 7#d7 ,coordinating outreach to foreign governments and foreign companies to develop or adjust medical readiness agreements as needed1 in consultation with the local ,united ,states mission with responsibility for the bilateral relationship4 7d7 ,interim progress report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the task force shall submit to ,congress a progress report that-- 7#a7 indicates the senior official designated under subsection 7b77#a72 7#b7 details a list of priority foreign governments with which the task force intends to expand cooperation and1 for each such government-- 7,a7 the type of desired cooperation with foreign medical facilities under the jurisdiction of such government2 7,b7 existing medical readiness agreement frameworks with such government2 and 7,c7 barriers to implementing the medical readiness program under section #gce 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 #ajgd note7 with such government2 and 7#c7 a strategy and plan for overcoming those barriers by not later than ,march #bjbg4 #gea4 ,pilot program for ,indo-,pacific regional medical data sharing 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a pilot health information technology platform 7in this section referred to as the platform7 that can function across military and civilian medical facilities in the ,united ,states and foreign countries in the area of operations of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command in accordance with the medical readiness program established under section #gce 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 #ajgd note74 7b7 ,consultation ,in developing the platform1 the ,secretary shall consult with the respective stakeholders1 including the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense of ,health ,affairs1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,state1 health care providers of the ,department of ,defense1 entities in the business of health data management or maintenance of electronic health records1 and other relevant stakeholders in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,lessons learned ,in developing the platform1 the ,secretary should consider best practices developed by the ,european ,union in refining the ,european ,union ,early ,warning and ,response ,system for medical data-sharing to support wounded ,ukrainians during the ,russian-,ukrainian ,war4 7d7 ,available patient information ,the ,secretary shall ensure elements of patient information included in the platform are appropriate to support timely medical care for members of the ,armed ,forces and citizens of the ,united ,states located in the ,indo-,pacific region in the event of a crisis or conflict4 7e7 ,compliance and security ,the ,secretary will strive to ensure that the platform-- 7#a7 is developed with the goal of adhering to applicable privacy and security standards for health information1 while establishing a clear framework for data handling that distinguishes between ,armed ,forces personnel and civilians to ensure appropriate data sharing for military operations and to protect civilian privacy2 7#b7 promotes the secure1 seamless1 and accurate exchange of critical electronic health information by aligning with modern interoperability standards and discouraging information blocking2 7#c7 incorporates a risk-based approach for health technologies to foster innovation while protecting patient safety2 7#d7 utilizes certified health information technology where feasible to ensure robust privacy and security protections2 7#e7 is usable by health care providers in multiple countries and facilitates the exchange of both structured and unstructured electronic health information in compliance with best cybersecurity practices with respect to maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality1 maintaining system integrity1 securing individual access through encryption and security1 and enhancing data availability1 including-- 7,a7 the ability to securely aggregate1 secure1 and exchange information developed and housed on partner systems that do not meet all ,department of ,defense cybersecurity requirements2 and 7,b7 the use of technologies that protect data at rest1 in transit1 and in use1 such as confidential computing1 to the maximum extent practicable2 7#f7 establishes shared and documented rules1 as part of a defined governance structure1 for which and to what extent individuals and entities obtain and maintain access to the platform1 which may include-- 7,a7 a federated identity1 credentialing1 and access management system to ensure appropriate personnel from ,federal and mission partner entities can securely access information2 and 7,b7 a mechanism to adopt and integrate unique patient identifiers used by mission partners to ensure accurate patient tracking1 identification1 and matching2 7#g7 provides a mechanism by which health data and information of patients are available in multiple languages relevant to the ,indo-,pacific region in a timely manner for use in urgent medical care1 utilizing structured and computable data formats where feasible2 7#h7 is easily usable by health care providers in multiple countries and facilitates the exchange of both structured and unstructured electronic health information2 and 7#i7 can be used in multiple environments1 such as across computers1 laptops1 mobile devices1 instances where there is low internet bandwidth1 and when in contested environments4 7f7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a plan for establishing the platform4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,the proposed list of the medical facilities within the ,indo-,pacific area of responsibility at which the first iteration of the platform may be used4 7,b7 ,a working group1 including key stakeholders1 established to ensure the platform is in pursuit of compliance under subsection 7e71 and a strategy for managing any necessary exemptions from certain requirements that could otherwise impede patient care during a crisis4 7,c7 ,a proposed timeline for development and deployment of the platform4 7,d7 ,a working group established to enable strategy for establishing a data governance structure1 a federated identity management system1 and a potential unique patient identifier mechanism as described in subsection 7e77#f74 7g7 ,report ,not later than one year after the deployment of the platform under subsection 7f77#b77;,c71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the performance of the platform and recommendations on further refinement and utility of the platform4 ,the report shall specifically assess the platform's effectiveness in addressing known interoperability gaps1 avoiding blocking information as mandated by the ,cures ,act1 accommodating civilian partner integrations under ,,hipaa1 and overcoming cybersecurity challenges identified in relevant ,department of ,defense studies4 ,d ,reports and ,other ,matters #gfa4 ,review of chaperone policies within facilities of the ,defense ,health ,agency 7a7 ,review ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall review the compliance by all facilities of the ,defense ,health ,agency with chaperone policies required by the policy memorandum of the ,defense ,health ,agency dated ,december #ae1 #bjbe1 and titled ,chaperones_/,standbys within ,defense ,health ,agency ,facilities 7,,dha-,policy ,memorandum #be-jbj74 7b7 ,facilities in noncompliance ,in carrying out the review under subsection 7a71 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 identify facilities that are not in compliance with the memorandum specified in such paragraph2 and 7#b7 not later than seven days after identifying a facility under paragraph 7#a71 submit to ,congress resources necessary to verify such compliance4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the following3 7#a7 ,the findings of the review under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,a detailed plan outlining steps the ,director has taken or will take pursuant to such review1 including a timeline for completion of such steps4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of resourcing constraints of the ,defense ,health ,agency in ensuring compliance with the memorandum specified under such subsection4 7#d7 ,a detailed plan outlining additional formalized guidance with respect to the provision of chaperones for sensitive medical examinations to be provided through policy instructions of the ,defense ,health ,agency4 7#e7 ,a mechanism for monitoring the effectiveness of the policies contained within such memorandum on an ongoing basis1 to include establishing routine inspections and collecting data to assess compliance by facilities of the ,defense ,health ,agency with such memorandum4 7#f7 ,an assessment of how existing law affects the provision of chaperones for sensitive medical examinations4 7#g7 ,recommendations for changes to relevant law to more effectively implement the policies contained within such memorandum4 #gfb4 ,unfunded priorities report of the ,defense ,health ,agency 7a7 ,annual report ,not later than #aj days after the date on which the budget of the ,president for a fiscal year is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and the congressional defense committees a report on the unfunded priorities of the ,defense ,health ,agency4 7b7 ,elements ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall specify1 for each unfunded priority covered by such report1 the following3 7#a7 ,a summary description of such priority1 including the objectives outlined in the national defense strategy required under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,national ,military ,strategy required under section #aec7;b7 of such title to be advanced if such priority is funded 7whether in whole or in part74 7#b7 ,the additional amount of funds recommended in connection with the objectives under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,account information with respect to such priority1 including the following 7as applicable73 7,a7 ,line ,item ,number 7,,lin7 for applicable procurement accounts4 7,b7 ,program ,element 7,,pe7 number for applicable research1 development1 test1 and evaluation accounts4 7,c7 ,sub-activity group 7,,sag7 for applicable operation and maintenance accounts4 7#d7 ,a detailed assessment of each specific risk that would be reduced in executing the national defense strategy required under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,national ,military ,strategy required under section #aec7;b7 of such title if such priority is funded 7whether in whole or in part74 7#e7 ,the requirement to be addressed by the unfunded priority4 7#f7 ,the reason funding for the priority was not included in the budget of the ,president4 7#g7 ,a description of any funding provided for the requirement for the current and preceding fiscal year4 7#h7 ,an assessment of the effect that providing funding for the priority would have on the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,prioritization of priorities ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall present the unfunded priorities covered by such report as follows3 7#a7 ,in overall order of urgency of priority according to the amount of risk reduced4 7#b7 ,in overall order of urgency of priority among unfunded priorities 7other than covered military construction projects74 7#c7 ,in overall order of urgency of priority among covered military construction projects4 7d7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered military construction project ,the term covered military construction project1 with respect to a fiscal year1 means a military construction project that-- 7,a7 is included in any fiscal year of the future-years defense program under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 that is submitted in connection with the budget of the ,president for the fiscal year and is executable in the fiscal year2 or 7,b7 is considered by the commander of a combatant command to be an urgent need and is executable in the fiscal year4 7#b7 ,unfunded priority ,the term unfunded priority1 with respect to a fiscal year1 means a program1 activity1 or mission requirement1 including a covered military construction project1 that-- 7,a7 is not funded in the budget of the ,president for the fiscal year as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 is necessary to fulfill a requirement associated with an operational or contingency plan of a combatant command or other validated requirement2 and 7,c7 would have been recommended for funding through the budget specified in subparagraph 7,a7 by the officer submitting the report required by subsection 7a7 in connection with the budget if-- 7i7 additional resources had been available for the budget to fund the program1 activity1 or mission requirement2 or 7ii7 the program1 activity1 or mission requirement had emerged before the budget was formulated4 #gfc4 ,evaluation of certain research related to menopause1 perimenopause1 or mid-life women's health 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall evaluate-- 7#a7 the results of completed research related to menopause1 perimenopause1 or mid-life women's health among women who are members of the ,armed ,forces2 7#b7 the status of such research that is ongoing2 7#c7 any gaps in knowledge and research on-- 7,a7 treatments for menopause-related symptoms1 including hormone and non-hormone treatments2 7,b7 the safety and effectiveness of treatments for menopause-related symptoms2 7,c7 the relation of service in the ,armed ,forces to perimenopause and menopause and the impact of such service on perimenopause and menopause2 7,d7 the effect of combat roles on symptoms relating to perimenopause and menopause1 including exposure to burn pits1 toxic chemicals1 and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7commonly known as ,,pfas72 and 7,e7 the impact of perimenopause and menopause on the mental health of women who are members of the ,armed ,forces2 7#d7 the availability of and uptake of professional training resources for covered providers relating to mid-life women's health with respect to the care1 treatment1 and management of perimenopause and menopausal symptoms1 and related support services2 and 7#e7 the availability of and uptake of treatments for women who are members of the ,armed ,forces who are experiencing perimenopause or menopause4 7b7 ,report2 strategic plan ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report containing-- 7#a7 the findings of the evaluation conducted under subsection 7a72 7#b7 recommendations for improving professional training resources described in subsection 7a77#d7 for covered providers2 and 7#c7 a strategic plan that-- 7,a7 resolves the gaps in knowledge and research identified in the report2 and 7,b7 identifies topics in need of further research relating to potential treatments for menopause-related symptoms of women who are members of the ,armed ,forces4 7c7 ,nonduplication and supplementation of efforts ,in carrying out activities under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure that such activities minimize duplication and supplement1 not supplant1 existing information-sharing efforts with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered provider ,the term covered provider means a health care provider employed by the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,menopause ,the term menopause means the stage of a woman's life-- 7,a7 when menstrual periods stop permanently and she can no longer get pregnant2 and 7,b7 that is not a disease state1 but a normal part of aging for women4 7#c7 ,mid-life ,the term mid-life means a life stage that-- 7,a7 coincides with the menopausal transition in women1 which may be physical or emotional2 7,b7 encompasses the late reproductive age1 which can begin at approximately #ce years of age1 to the late postmenopausal stages of reproductive aging1 which can extend to approximately #fe years of age2 and 7,c7 often marks the onset of many chronic diseases4 7#d7 ,perimenopause ,the term perimenopause means the time during a woman's life when levels of the hormone estrogen fall unevenly in a woman's body and is also called the menopausal transition4 7#e7 ,postmenopausal ,the term postmenopausal means the stage of a woman's life after a woman has been without a menstrual period for #ab months that lasts for the rest of a woman's life and reflects a time when women are at increased risk for osteoporosis and heart disease4 #gfd4 ,notification of material failure at military medical treatment facilities affecting patient care 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives not later than #cj days after the date on which a material failure affects patient care in an operating room1 critical care unit1 intensive care unit1 or emergency department at a military medical treatment facility4 7b7 ,elements ,each notification under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the name and location of the military medical treatment facility4 7#b7 ,a description of the operating room1 critical care unit1 intensive care unit1 or emergency department affected and the scope of any shutdown4 7#c7 ,the reason for any shutdown1 including whether the shutdown is planned or unplanned4 7#d7 ,the date on which any shutdown began or is expected to begin and the anticipated duration4 7#e7 ,the number and types of surgical procedures1 bed days1 and encounters affected4 7#f7 ,a description of mitigation measures to ensure continuity of care1 including use of other military medical treatment facilities or civilian providers4 7#g7 ,an assessment of the impact on patient safety and access to care4 7#h7 ,the cost and funding source of any needed repairs and maintenance4 7c7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbg1 and not less frequently than quarterly thereafter for the following three years1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on-- 7#a7 for the period covered by the briefing1 the aggregated data on notifications provided under subsection 7a72 7#b7 the funding and source of funding available to mitigate material failures in military medical treatment facilities2 and 7#c7 such recommendations for legislative changes or other pertinent matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 #gfe4 ,study on military health system 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into a contract or other agreement with a federally funded research and development center pursuant to which the center shall carry out a study on the military health system4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an analysis of the sufficiency of the military health system-- 7i7 to provide combat casualty care and force health protection to ensure the preservation of the joint force2 7ii7 to achieve its goals of ensuring the health and fitness of members of the ,armed ,forces2 7iii7 to meet the needs of the combatant commands in a large scale combat operation2 7iv7 to conduct pandemic response2 7v7 through military and civilian medical doctors and other health care providers and administrators1 to provide forward-deployed medical care during sustained armed conflict2 and 7vi7 to provide a world-class health care benefit to members of the ,armed ,forces1 former members of the ,armed ,forces1 and their dependents4 7,b7 an in-depth analysis of future options for the military health system1 including-- 7i7 maintaining the ,,tricare program with its structure as of the date of the enactment of this ,act using large managed care support contractors offering provider networks under the military health system2 7ii7 creating a marketplace of plans under the ,,tricare program analogous to the ,federal ,employee ,health ,benefit ,plan under chapter #hi of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7iii7 eliminating large managed care support contracts and requiring health care providers to accept beneficiaries enrolled in the ,,tricare program as a condition of participating in the ,medicare program under title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie et seq47 or directly establishing a network of providers without the use of a managed care support contractor2 7iv7 the integration of the military health system managed care support contract with the community care model of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7v7 any other viable model for health coverage that accomplishes the goals in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 recommendations for the future of the military health system1 including policy and statutory changes4 7b7 ,requirements ,each option assessed under subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of the viability of incorporating such option into the direct care system of health care facilities and providers of the ,department of ,defense1 and any possible risks to the effectiveness of such direct care system2 7#b7 cost assessments2 and 7#c7 the application of game theory and other strategic analytical methods to model and assess the anticipated behavior and incentives of key stakeholders1 including health care providers1 beneficiaries1 managed care contractors1 and ,federal health programs1 under such option4 7c7 ,report to ,secretary ,the federally funded research and development center that carries out the study under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense a report on the results of such study4 7d7 ,reports and briefings to ,congress ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives an unaltered copy of the report received by the ,secretary under subsection 7c71 which shall include-- 7,a7 a detailed explanation of the strategy1 methodology1 assumptions1 and economic analysis used to conduct the study under subsection 7a71 including any force shaping constructs1 scenarios1 and assumptions used as a part of such study2 and 7,b7 an assessment of operational risk based on the risk management classifications of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff set forth in the ,joint ,risk ,analysis and ,methodology on ,october #ab1 #bjba 7,joint ,staff ,manual #caje4ja;,a71 or successor manual2 and 7#b7 provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the results of such study4 #gff4 ,establishment of ,warfighter ,performance ,optimization ,initiative1 ,total ,force ,fitness 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries concerned1 shall establish a comprehensive initiative for warfighter performance optimization to be known as the ,warfighter ,performance ,optimization ,initiative 7in this section referred to as the ,initiative71 within which the ,total ,force ,fitness 7,,tff7 program shall serve as the foundational framework for improving readiness1 resilience1 and lethality across the ,armed ,forces4 ,the ,initiative shall be housed under the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs4 7b7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,warfighter ,performance ,optimization2 ,,wpo ,the terms ,warfighter ,performance ,optimizationand ,,wpo mean a ,department-wide initiative to integrate human performance1 safety1 and resilience programs into a unified strategy that enhances readiness and lethality4 7#b7 ,total force fitness ,the term ,total ,force ,fitness means the leadership-driven program nested within ,,wpo that optimizes human performance through proactive1 holistic approaches across interconnected domains of fitness1 including the following activities3 7,a7 ,physical fitness ,activities to reduce musculoskeletal injuries1 accelerate rehabilitation1 improve nutrition and sleep1 and mitigate occupational and environmental exposures4 7,b7 ,psychological and social fitness ,activities to strengthen resilience1 reduce stress injuries1 prevent suicides and substance abuse1 and enhance peer and family support4 7,c7 ,spiritual fitness ,activities to foster meaning1 ethical decision-making1 and resilience under combat and operational stress4 7,d7 ,cognitive fitness ,activities to enhance decision-making1 adaptability1 memory1 and problem-solving under operational conditions1 supported by evidence-based training and emerging technologies4 7c7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the ,initiative are as follows3 7#a7 ,improve overall health1 readiness1 resilience1 and lethality of service members4 7#b7 ,reduce musculoskeletal injuries and accelerate rehabilitation timelines4 7#c7 ,enhance warfighter performance in nutrition1 sleep1 financial literacy1 conflict resolution1 stress management1 and life skills4 7#d7 ,reduce incidence of harmful behaviors4 7#e7 ,advance cognitive readiness through measurable improvements in decision-making1 adaptability1 and operational effectiveness4 7d7 ,quarterly reporting ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter for three years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to ,congress on the implementation and effectiveness of the ,initiative4 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 #gfg4 ,military ,family ,limb ,loss and ,limb ,difference ,support ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,military ,family ,limb ,loss and ,limb ,difference ,support ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program71 to augment the holistic rehabilitative care for covered beneficiaries with limb loss or limb dysfunction through peer mentoring1 education1 and community outreach4 7b7 ,activities ,the ,program shall include-- 7#a7 peer mentorship and family support services2 7#b7 education related to limb loss care and services2 7#c7 community reintegration supports2 7#d7 coordination of non-clinical resources2 7#e7 outreach and awareness activities2 and 7#f7 such other activities as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,partnerships ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement or contract with one or more organizations that have demonstrated experience in carrying out the activities described in subsection 7b7 in virtual or in-person settings to support individuals with limb loss or limb difference1 including individuals belonging to pediatric1 military1 or veteran populations4 7d7 ,implementation plan ,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 plan for implementing the ,program that-- 7#a7 describes the process for selecting and entering into cooperative agreements or contracts with organizations under subsection 7c72 7#b7 estimates the costs and staffing needs of implementing the ,program2 7#c7 assesses the extent to which existing resources and programs of the ,department of ,defense can support the ,program2 7#d7 includes performance metrics the ,secretary will use to evaluate the effectiveness of the ,program2 and 7#e7 requires integration of the ,program with research efforts of the military health system to improve healthcare quality1 access and outcomes for members of the ,armed ,forces and their families4 7e7 ,reports required ,not later than one year after the date on which the ,program is implemented1 and annually for three years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes1 for the year preceding submission of the report-- 7#a7 the number and demographics characteristics of covered beneficiaries served by the ,program2 7#b7 a description of services provided and partnerships established under the ,program2 7#c7 an assessment of gaps in services or geographic coverage of the ,program2 and 7#d7 recommendations for legislative or administrative action to improve support for military families affected by limb loss or limb difference4 7f7 ,covered beneficiary defined ,in this section1 the term covered beneficiary means-- 7#a7 an individual who has experienced limb loss or limb difference2 and 7#b7 is-- 7,a7 a dependent of a member or retired member of the ,armed ,forces2 or 7,b7 otherwise eligible for health care under chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 #gfh4 ,briefing on primary care provided at military medical treatment facilities on installations of the ,air ,force 7a7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing that contains-- 7#a7 an assessment of the force mix of active duty and civilian medical providers at military medical treatment facilities located on installations of the ,air ,force2 and 7#b7 an accompanying plan to address any primary care shortfalls that could result from a mobilization of the ,air ,force for military operations1 particularly in locations that are remote or medically underserved4 7b7 ,briefing components ,the briefing required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,a plan of action for each military medical treatment facility at which a primary care shortfall is identified under such subsection-- 7,a7 to improve access to1 and the quality of1 primary care for members of the ,armed ,forces and their families by creating a supportive1 team-based clinical environment2 7,b7 to enhance recruitment and retention of qualified medical personnel of the ,department of ,defense1 including physicians1 nurse practitioners1 physician assistants1 registered nurses1 mental health nurse practitioners1 licensed practical nurses1 and medical assistants2 and 7,c7 to increase the medical readiness of the ,armed ,forces through improved health outcomes1 proactive health management1 and ensuring health care providers of the ,department maintain clinical skills4 7#b7 ,recommendations on the most effective use of-- 7,a7 hiring authorities1 including temporary excepted service appointments and direct hire authorities1 consistent with applicable law and regulations2 7,b7 recruitment1 relocation1 and retention incentives1 such as student loan repayment programs for certain highly qualified civilian candidates2 and 7,c7 appropriate licensing and credentialing flexibilities and authorities4 7#c7 ,a description of objectives and quality metrics1 including the number of providers hired and retained1 patient load1 patient wait times for appointments1 and other information as determined appropriate by the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of conducting a pilot program under which the ,air ,force ,medical ,service hires civilian health care workers to support the operational requirements of military medical treatment facilities described in subsection 7a74 #gfi4 ,assessment of access1 fairness1 and transparency under ,,tricare pharmacy benefits program 7a7 ,comptroller ,general audit ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not later than one year after the effective date of the first new contract or agreement entered into by the ,secretary of ,defense for the administration of the pharmacy benefits program after such date of enactment1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct an audit of-- 7,a7 data reported by the contractor responsible for the administration of the pharmacy benefits program relating to-- 7i7 rates of reimbursement and any price concessions1 including direct and indirect remuneration fees1 bonuses1 and clawbacks2 7ii7 any discrepancies between average reimbursements to various types of pharmacies disaggregated by retail1 mail order1 specialty pharmacies1 and any pharmacy owned by or affiliated with such contractor2 and 7iii7 the difference between what the contractor charges the ,,tricare program for a pharmaceutical agent and what the contractor pays to pharmacies for the same pharmaceutical agent1 disaggregated by retail1 mail order1 and specialty pharmacies2 7,b7 prior authorizations required by the ,,tricare program for prescription drug treatments and services2 7,c7 the timeliness of dispensing prescription drugs from the various types of pharmacies1 disaggregated by retail1 mail order1 and specialty pharmacies2 and 7,d7 the adequacy of the retail pharmacy network under the ,,tricare program and access by eligible covered beneficiaries to such network1 including with respect to continuity of care1 geographic accessibility 7taking into account factors in addition to travel time to and from a pharmacy1 with special consideration for rural and underserved areas71 and the extent to which elections by such beneficiaries reflect personal preference2 and 7#b7 submit the results of such audit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,access to information 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 as a condition of any contract entered into for the administration of the pharmacy benefits program1 and notwithstanding any other provision of law1 or any contract1 subcontract1 agreement1 or confidentiality provision to the contrary1 shall ensure that the contractor provides the ,comptroller ,general full access to any information the ,comptroller ,general determines necessary to conduct the audit under subsection 7a77#a7 not later than #cj days after the request for such information by the ,comptroller ,general4 7#b7 ,information ,to be included ,information required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,claims-level data4 7,b7 ,information on reimbursement methodologies and payment rates4 7,c7 ,an identification of all price concessions1 including rebates1 fees1 discounts1 and remuneration of any kind from manufacturers1 pharmacies1 or other entities4 7,d7 ,information on amounts charged to the ,department of ,defense and amounts paid to pharmacies for the same drug4 7,e7 ,an identification of contracts1 subcontracts1 and other arrangements with manufacturers1 pharmacies1 or third parties relevant to the administration of the pharmacy benefits program4 7#c7 ,prohibition on withholding of information ,information required to be provided under this paragraph may not be withheld1 redacted1 or limited on the basis of claims relating to proprietary information1 trade secrets1 or confidential commercial information1 except that the ,comptroller ,general shall protect such information from public disclosure in accordance with applicable law4 7#d7 ,form1 detail1 and frequency ,the ,comptroller ,general may determine the form1 level of detail1 and frequency of data submissions required under paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,treatment as breach ,failure to provide information required under this subsection shall constitute a material breach of contract4 7c7 ,assessment of impact ,if the audit conducted under subsection 7a77#a7 finds that reimbursement rates paid to retail pharmacies under the pharmacy benefits program are1 on average or in a systemic manner1 less than the documented acquisition cost to such pharmacies for outpatient prescription drugs covered by such audit1 the ,comptroller ,general shall include with the results of such audit submitted under subsection 7a77#a7 an assessment of the impact of such reimbursement rates on retail pharmacy participation1 beneficiary access1 network adequacy1 and continuity of care4 7d7 ,access metrics ,in conducting oversight of the pharmacy benefit program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that measures of access to such program include-- 7#a7 continuity of care and beneficiary preference1 including the ability of beneficiaries to remain with their pharmacy of choice2 and 7#b7 meaningful geographic access standards beyond drive-time calculations1 with special consideration for rural and underserved areas4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the implementation of this section4 7f7 ,applicability to existing contracts 7#a7 ,in general ,this section shall apply to any contract1 agreement1 or other arrangement in effect on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including any contract1 agreement1 or arrangement entered into before such date4 7#b7 ,modification of contracts ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall modify any existing contract or agreement as necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section4 7#c7 ,limitation on extension or renewal ,the ,secretary may not exercise any option to extend or renew an existing contract or agreement for the administration of the pharmacy benefits program unless the contractor is in full compliance with the requirements of this section4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible covered beneficiary2 pharmaceutical agent2 prescription drug ,the terms eligible covered beneficiary1 pharmaceutical agent1 and prescription drug have the meanings given those terms in section #ajgd;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,pharmacy benefits program ,the term pharmacy benefits program means the pharmacy benefit program of the ,,tricare program under section #ajgd;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,,tricare program ,the term ,,tricare program has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ggj4 ,comptroller ,general review of influenza vaccine requirements of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of the influenza vaccine requirements of the ,department of ,defense and the considerations that led to recent policy changes with respect to such requirements as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,elements ,the review required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of previous and current influenza vaccination requirements1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 described in-- 7,a7 ,department of ,defense ,instruction #fbje4jb relating to the ,department of ,defense ,immunization ,program2 7,b7 updated guidance on influenza vaccination issued by the ,secretary of ,defense in an ,april #bj1 #bjbf1 memorandum2 and 7,c7 relevant implementing guidance for any such requirements or guidance4 7#b7 ,an analysis of any risks1 benefits1 or other matters considered by the ,secretary of ,defense with respect to the updated guidance specified in paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7#c7 ,the impact of such updated guidance on the ability of the ,department to meet medical readiness goals established in ,department of ,defense ,instruction #fjbe4ai relating to the ,individual ,medical ,readiness ,program4 7#d7 ,such other matters as the ,comptroller ,general determines relevant4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the results of the review conducted under subsection 7a71 with a report to follow at a mutually agreed upon time and in a mutually agreed upon format4 ,,viii ,acquisition policy1 acquisition management1 and related matters ,a ,acquisition policy and management #hja4 ,multi-year procurement for certain munitions 7a7 ,in general ,subject to section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the head of an agency is authorized to enter into one or more multi-year contracts1 beginning in fiscal year #bjbg1 for the procurement of any of the following systems3 7#a7 ,joint ,strike ,missile 7,,jsm7 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,,jsm systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the missile system74 7#b7 ,naval ,strike ,missile 7,,nsm7 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,,nsm systems1 including systems procured for the ,navy ,marine ,expeditionary ,ship ,interdiction ,system 7,,nmesis71 or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the missile system74 7#c7 ,precision ,strike ,missile 7,pr,s,m7 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,pr,s,m systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the missile system74 7#d7 ,mk #dh ,heavyweight ,torpedo 7,mk #dh7 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,mk#dh systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the torpedo system74 7#e7 ,mk #ed ,lightweight ,torpedo 7,mk #ed7 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,mk#ed systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the torpedo system74 7#f7 ,clandestine-,delivered ,mine1 ,quickstrike ,mine1 and ,hammerhead ,mine systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,clandestine-,delivered ,mine1 ,quickstrike ,mine1 and ,hammerhead ,mine systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the mine system74 7#g7 ,joint ,direct ,attack ,munition 7,,jdam7 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,,jdam systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the munition system74 7#h7 ,guided ,multiple ,launch ,rocket ,system 7,,gmlrs7 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,,gmlrs systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the munition system74 7#i7 #f4hmm ammunition 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with #f4hmm ammunition that performs a critical function of the munition system74 7#aj7 ,advanced ,precision ,kill ,weapon ,system 7,,apkws7 7,,agr-#bj ,a_/,b7 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,,apkws systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the munition system74 7#aa7 ,fixed-,wing1 ,air ,launched1 ,counter-,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,ordnance 7,,falco7 7,,agr-#bj;,f7 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,,falco systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the munition system74 7#ab7 ,small ,diameter ,bomb ,,ii 7,,sdb ,,ii7 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,,sdb ,,ii systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the munition system74 7#ac7 ,air ,intercept ,missile-#i,x 7,,aim-#i,x7 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,,jdam systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the munition system74 7#ad7 ,javelin ,,clu 7,command ,launch ,unit7 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,javelin ,,clu systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the launch unit system74 7#ae7 ,,fgm-#adh ,javelin systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,javelin systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the munition system74 7#af7 ,coyote ,block #b;,c interceptor systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,coyote systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the munition system74 7#ag7 ,sonobuoys1 inclusive of ,,ssq- #cf1 ,,ssq-#ec1 ,,ssq-#fb1 ,,ssq-#aja1 ,,ssq#aabe1 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,sonobuoys systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the sonobuoy system74 7#ah7 ,,rim-#afb ,evolved ,sea ,sparrow ,missile 7,,essm7 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,,essm systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the munition system74 7#ai7 ,,rim-#aaf ,rolling ,airframe ,missile 7,,ram7 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,,ram systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the munition system74 7b7 ,procurement in conjunction with existing contracts ,the systems and subsystems described in subsection 7a7 may be procured through modifications or extensions to any existing contract for such systems and subsystems4 7c7 ,authority for advance procurement ,the head of an agency may enter into one or more contracts for advance procurement1 beginning in fiscal year #bjbg1 associated with a system or subsystem described in subsection 7a7 for which authorization to enter into a multi-year procurement contract is provided under such subsection1 which may include procurement of economic order quantities of material and equipment 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 after fiscal year #bjbg is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for such later fiscal year4 7e7 ,head of an agency defined ,in this section1 the term head of an agency means-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,defense2 7#b7 the ,secretary of the ,army2 7#c7 the ,secretary of the ,navy2 or 7#d7 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 #hjb4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending report on and revisions of software acquisition pathway implementation 7a7 ,limitation ,of the funds described in subsection 7c71 not more than #ie percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits the report required under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on implementation of the software acquisition pathway 7in this section referred to as the ,software ,pathway74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,the implementation plan outlined in the ,march #f1 #bjbe1 memo by the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense titled ,directing ,modern ,software ,acquisition to ,maximize ,lethality4 7,b7 ,a description of progress on the adoption by the ,department of ,defense components and military departments of the ,software ,pathway as the preferred pathway for all software development components of business and weapon system programs4 7,c7 ,a description of progress on making commercial solutions openings and other transactions authority the default solicitation and contracting award approaches for acquiring capabilities under the ,software ,pathway4 7c7 ,funds described ,the funds described in this subsection are funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for the ,department of ,defense and available for travel expenses for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 #hjc4 ,report on multiyear procurement 7a7 ,inclusion of multiyear procurement in budget justification materials ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments and the portfolio acquisition executives of each military department1 shall include in the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,department of ,defense budget for the fiscal year 7as submitted with the ,president's budget under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 a comprehensive report and centralized summary display on critical multiyear procurement requirements for that fiscal year4 7b7 ,contents of summary display ,the centralized summary display submitted under subsection 7a7 shall detail the multiyear procurement activities of the ,department of ,defense and include1 at a minimum1 the following information for each affected program3 7#a7 ,each active multiyear procurement authority currently utilized by the ,department1 including all utilizations under #ejj1jjj1jjj that require congressional notification and all utilizations over #ejj1jjj1jjj that require congressional notification4 7#b7 ,the specific fiscal years covered by each active multiyear authority4 7#c7 ,the total cost and annual funding increments allocated to each authority4 7#d7 ,the annual and total production amounts1 if applicable1 associated with each contract4 7#e7 ,a comprehensive list of all multiyear procurement authorities planned for by the ,department over the current ,future ,years ,defense ,program cycle4 7#f7 ,a concise description of any industrial base stabilization1 cost-avoidance1 any efficiency benefits that justifies each current or planned multiyear request4 7c7 ,leverage existing mechanisms ,to the extent possible1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall leverage existing program acquisition executive mechanisms and office assessment mechanisms to generate the data required by this section1 rather than creating new administrative offices or entities4 #hjd4 ,modifications to technical data rights 7a7 ,modifications to rights in technical data ,section #cgga7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c71 by inserting 1 and for which the ,united ,states shall have government purpose rights1 unless the ,government and the contractor negotiate different license rights after component72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7iv72 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following new clause3 7iii7 is a release1 disclosure1 or use of detailed manufacturing or process data-- 7,i7 that is necessary for operation1 maintenance1 installation1 or training and shall be used only for operation1 maintenance1 installation1 or training purposes supporting wartime operations or contingency operations2 and 7,,ii7 for which the head of an agency determines that the original supplier of such data will be unable to satisfy military readiness or operational requirements for such operations2 or 4 7b7 ,reform of technical data and software rights to support competition1 sustainment1 and readiness 7#a7 ,default government purpose rights for deliverables ,chapter #bci of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #cgge the following new section3 #cggf4 ,default government purpose rights for deliverables under ,department of ,defense contracts 7a7 ,default rights ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 any technical data1 computer software1 or computer software documentation delivered under a contract1 subcontract1 or other agreement entered into by the ,department of ,defense for the acquisition of noncommercial products or services shall be provided with government purpose rights unless the contractor establishes1 through clear and convincing evidence1 entitlement to more restrictive rights4 7b7 ,contractor burden ,a contractor asserting less-than-government purpose rights shall provide-- 7#a7 a compliant assertions table identifying each specific item of data or software claimed2 7#b7 factual documentation of private development funding2 7#c7 clause-specific unlimited-rights exclusions applied at the lowest practicable segregable level2 and 7#d7 corresponding portion markings on the deliverables4 7c7 ,failure ,to substantiate ,any failure by a contractor to comply with subsection 7b7 shall result in the deliverable being treated as provided with government purpose rights4 4 7#b7 ,improper markings of critical items ,for any critical readiness items of supply 7as that term is defined in section #dcbd7;d77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 that are noncommercial items1 if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that a contractor-- 7,a7 applied an incorrect restrictive marking2 7,b7 failed to exclude unlimited- or unrestricted-rights categories2 7,c7 failed to portion-mark at the required segregable level2 or 7,d7 submitted an incomplete or invalid assertions table2 then all affected technical data1 computer software1 and documentation shall be deemed as government purpose rights4 7#c7 ,clawback of excessive payments arising from improper restrictions 7,a7 ,independent analysis ,the ,secretary shall obtain an independent engineering and cost analysis to determine the fair and reasonable price for any item procured under circumstances where improper restrictive markings contributed to an unjustified sole-source environment4 7,b7 ,government claim ,if the amount paid by the ,government exceeds the amount determined under paragraph 7#a71 the difference shall constitute a contract debt owed to the ,united ,states under chapter #ga of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known the ,contract ,disputes ,act74 7,c7 ,interest ,any amount owed under this paragraph shall accrue interest from the date of overpayment in accordance with section #gaji of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,enforcement and remedies ,a contractor found to have repeatedly mismarked data or submitted invalid assertions tables shall be ineligible for award of contracts requiring the delivery of technical data or software for a period determined by the ,secretary4 #hje4 ,accountability and training for defense acquisition 7a7 ,standardization for program acquisition executives 7#a7 ,performance indicators for program acquisition executives ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop key performance indicators to be used by all program acquisition executives1 which shall address the following3 7,a7 ,the portfolio cost variance from baseline estimates4 7,b7 ,milestone delivery performance and turnaround time across different phases of acquisition4 7,c7 ,market research and competition4 7,d7 ,use of ,modular ,open ,system ,architecture4 7,e7 ,supply chain and workforce risk mitigation4 7,f7 ,authority utilization1 including other transaction authority1 commercial solutions opening1 middle tier acquisition1 and software acquisition pathway4 7,g7 ,derisking activity1 including capital market involvement4 7,h7 ,any other metric the ,secretary considers relevant4 7#b7 ,data dashboard 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a phased rollout plan for a centralized1 enterprise-grade data dashboard1 designed to provide real-time visibility into the operational health1 strategic growth1 and efficiency of each program acquisition executive portfolio4 7,b7 ,contents ,the dashboard described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall automatically track and visualize performance across the following four critical performance pillars3 7i7 ,financial and budgeting health4 7ii7 ,schedule and operational delivery4 7iii7 ,industrial base and workforce growth4 7iv7 ,innovation and agility metrics4 7#c7 ,workforce deficiency analysis ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a comprehensive human capital market analysis of each program acquisition executive portfolio to identify-- 7,a7 immediate and projected workforce deficiencies2 and 7,b7 the staffing ratios required to support expanded portfolios1 with a focus on recruiting specialized talent from the private sector1 such as data scientists1 industrial base analysts1 and commercial finance experts4 7#d7 ,report on ,performance ,indicators ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report that includes the performance indicators developed under paragraph 7#a71 the phased rollout plan developed under paragraph 7#b71 and the analysis conducted under paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,pilot program on commercial acquisition practices 7#a7 ,establishment of ,pilot ,program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall establish a pilot program 7referred to in this section as the ,pilot ,program7 to enhance the use of commercial acquisition practices within the ,department of ,defense by appointing highly qualified experts to serve in senior decision-making roles for covered acquisitions4 7#b7 ,senior ,commercial ,acquisition ,executives ,pipeline 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the ,pilot ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall appoint not less than #aj and not more than #cj highly qualified experts as ,senior ,commercial ,acquisition ,executives-- 7i7 to actively assist the ,secretary in the development1 instruction1 and continuous refinement of the ,gold ,tier ,capital ,certification ,training ,program established under subsection 7c72 and 7ii7 to align commercial and public practices for defense acquisitions and contracts4 7,b7 ,qualifications ,in appointing individuals as ,senior ,commercial ,acquisition ,executives under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 select individuals with significant experience in commercial acquisition1 including-- 7,i7 not fewer than #h years of experience in procuring or managing large-scale commercial products or services2 and 7,,ii7 demonstrated responsibility for acquisition decisions in competitive commercial markets that involve funding or a project value of more than #ej1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 prioritize the appointment of individuals with experience in industries such as advanced technology1 manufacturing1 logistics1 or any other sector characterized by large-scale commercial procurement4 7,c7 ,appointment term ,a ,senior ,commercial ,acquisition ,executive shall be appointed for a term of four years4 7,d7 ,hiring ,authority and ,compensation ,the ,secretary may-- 7i7 appoint individuals under this section as highly qualified experts pursuant to section #iijc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other applicable authority2 and 7ii7 fix the pay of an individual appointed under this section at the highest rate authorized for highly qualified experts under section #iijc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and may use any available flexibility under such section to recruit individuals with the expertise required under this section4 7,e7 ,duties ,each ,senior ,commercial ,acquisition ,executive shall-- 7i7 be assigned to a military department1 defense agency1 or other component of the ,department of ,defense and report to the senior acquisition executive1 or any other official the ,secretary considers appropriate1 of the assigned department1 agency1 or component2 7ii7 lead or participate in the development and approval of acquisition strategies for covered acquisitions2 7iii7 advise and support contracting officers and program officials in the use of commercial acquisition procedures1 including-- 7,i7 commercial solution openings2 7,,ii7 fixed-price contracting2 and 7,,iii7 price-based evaluation methods2 7iv7 promote the use of commercial practices consistent with the objectives of section #cajb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7v7 provide input and recommendations for the ,gold ,tier ,capital ,certification ,training ,program4 7,f7 ,covered acquisitions ,for covered acquisitions1 the ,secretary shall ensure that a ,senior ,commercial ,acquisition ,executive either serves as the lead acquisition official or provides oversight for the acquisition strategy1 which shall include meaningful participation in decisions relating to the contract structure1 the pricing approach1 and the source selection methodology4 7#c7 ,reporting requirements 7,a7 ,interim report ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that-- 7i7 provides the number of ,senior ,commercial ,acquisition ,executives and the portfolio and service assignment of each such executive2 7ii7 describes the types of acquisitions in which such executives were involved2 7iii7 describes the extent to which the executives influenced acquisition strategy1 contract structure1 and pricing approaches2 7iv7 provides an assessment of the effectiveness of the ,pilot ,program in improving the use of commercial acquisition practices1 including any impacts on cost1 speed1 and participation by nontraditional defense contractors2 and 7v7 includes recommendations regarding whether the authority of the ,secretary to appoint ,senior ,commercial ,acquisition ,executives under this section should be extended1 modified1 or made permanent4 7,b7 ,final report 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days prior to the termination date described in paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive report that evaluates the ,pilot ,program4 7ii7 ,contents ,the report shall include an assessment of total cost avoidance1 accelerated acquisition timelines1 industry feedback1 and a formal recommendation on whether to permanently codify the authorities granted under this section4 7#d7 ,sunset 7,a7 ,in general ,the authority of the ,secretary to appoint individuals under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall terminate #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,individuals appointed before termination date ,an individual appointed under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 before the termination date described in subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph may continue to serve for the duration of the individual's appointment1 subject to applicable law4 7#e7 ,covered acquisitions defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered acquisitions means an acquisition-- 7,a7 not designated as a major defense acquisition program1 as defined in section #dbja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 for a product or service that includes1 as a significant component or purpose-- 7i7 software or software-intensive systems2 7ii7 autonomous systems1 including unmanned platforms and associated enabling technologies2 7iii7 artificial intelligence1 machine learning1 or data analytics capabilities2 7iv7 cloud computing1 data infrastructure1 or digital platforms2 7v7 cyber capabilities1 including cybersecurity and cyber defense tools2 7vi7 space-based services or commercially provided space capabilities2 7vii7 advanced sensing1 networking1 or communications technologies2 or 7viii7 such other technology areas as the ,secretary of ,defense determines can be effectively acquired using commercial acquisition procedures1 including where such procedures would improve speed1 cost1 competition1 or access to innovative suppliers4 7c7 ,pilot training program for ,gold ,tier ,capital ,certification 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall establish a pilot training program 7referred to in this subsection as the ,training ,program7 to establish1 evaluate1 and refine within the ,department of ,defense the training and qualifications necessary for an elite advanced financial certification1 which shall be known as the ,gold ,tier ,capital ,certification4 7#b7 ,participant nomination and selection 7,a7 ,annual nominations ,for each fiscal year during which the ,training ,program is active1 each service acquisition executive shall nominate not fewer than #aj and not more than #ae contracting officers from their respective military department to participate in the ,training ,program4 7,b7 ,selection criteria ,nominations shall be based on demonstrated technical competence1 leadership potential1 and aptitude for advanced commercial acquisition practices4 7#c7 ,curriculum requirements 7,a7 ,core competencies ,the ,training ,program shall feature a rigorous1 advanced curriculum focused on commercial capital markets and corporate and alternative defense financing1 including the following instructional areas3 7i7 ,capital structure fundamentals1 including debt1 equity1 and hybrid financial instruments4 7ii7 ,risk allocation models and corporate financial incentive alignment4 7iii7 ,deal structuring and creative financing mechanisms4 7iv7 ,commercial valuation methodologies and return-on-investment analysis4 7v7 ,public-private partnership models and execution frameworks4 7vi7 ,operational and structural distinctions between venture capital1 private equity1 internal corporate investment1 and traditional commercial banking4 7,b7 ,educational partners ,the curriculum described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be developed and delivered in coordination with partner institutions and ,senior ,commercial ,acquisition ,executives 7appointed in subsection 7b771 including top-tier graduate business and economic schools1 investment banking firms1 venture capital firms1 and private equity firms4 7,c7 ,rotational immersions and industry exchange program 7i7 ,in general ,the curriculum described in subparagraph 7,a7 will include a formalized industry exchange program1 through which contracting officers in the ,training ,program may complete temporary operational rotations with venture capital firms1 defense prime contractors1 commercial technology startups1 and investment banks4 7ii7 ,exchange period ,a temporary operational rotation shall last between six and #ab months4 7iii7 ,purpose ,these rotations will provide contracting officers with firsthand experience in commercial business operations1 rapid scaling methodologies1 and private-sector risk allocation4 7#d7 ,administrative role of defense acquisition university ,the ,defense ,acquisition ,university shall serve the ,training ,program in a strictly administrative and coordinating capacity1 to include the funding and management of travel1 lodging1 and enabling logistics for participants4 7#e7 ,performance metrics for ,gold ,tier ,capital ,certification 7,a7 ,in general ,any contracting officer who successfully completes the ,training ,program shall be awarded the ,gold ,tier ,capital ,certification4 7,b7 ,maintenance of designation ,to maintain the ,gold ,tier ,capital ,certification1 an individual who completes the ,training ,program must meet or exceed the annual performance metrics1 as set and evaluated by the relevant portfolio acquisition executive and ,senior ,commercial ,acquisition ,executive4 7,c7 ,forfeiture and replacement ,any officer who fails to meet the metrics described under subparagraph 7,b7 for two or more evaluation periods shall immediately forfeit the ,gold ,tier ,capital ,certification4 7,d7 ,replacement of officer ,not later than #fj days after the forfeiture of a ,gold ,tier ,capital ,certification under subparagraph 7,c71 the relevant service acquisition executive shall nominate a qualified replacement for the ,training ,program4 7#f7 ,personnel incentives and authorities ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that contracting officers holding a valid ,gold ,tier ,capital ,certification receive the incentives and operational authorities described in this paragraph4 7,a7 ,promotion considerations ,in procedures for military and civilian personnel evaluations1 the ,secretary shall consider the possession of a ,gold ,tier ,capital ,certification as an advanced professional qualification and give such certification positive weight for promotion and leadership selection4 7,b7 ,streamlined approvals ,the ,secretary shall establish expedited1 streamlined administrative review and approval pathways for non-traditional financing mechanisms executed by any officer with a ,gold ,tier ,capital ,certification4 7,c7 ,liaison status ,any officer with a ,gold ,tier ,capital ,certification shall possess direct liaison status with the ,economic ,defense ,unit4 7,d7 ,industry immersions ,the ,secretary shall provide officers with a ,gold ,tier ,capital ,certification with priority access to official operational immersion opportunities within industry1 including financial and investment entities and commercial startups4 7#g7 ,reporting requirements 7,a7 ,interim briefing ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the initial implementation of the ,training ,program1 metrics achieved by the participants1 and curriculum efficacy4 7,b7 ,interim report ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that-- 7i7 provides the number contracting officers that participated in the ,training ,program1 and the portfolio and service designation of each such officer2 7ii7 describes the types of acquisitions in which such officers were involved2 7iii7 describes the extent to which the ,training ,program influenced acquisition strategy1 contract structure1 and pricing approaches2 7iv7 provides an assessment of the effectiveness of the ,training ,program in improving the use of commercial acquisition practices1 including any impacts on cost1 speed1 and participation by nontraditional defense contractors2 and 7v7 includes recommendations as to whether the authority under this section should be extended1 modified1 or made permanent4 7,c7 ,final report 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days prior to the termination date described in paragraph 7#h71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive report that evaluates the ,training ,program4 7ii7 ,contents ,the report shall include an assessment of total cost avoidance1 accelerated acquisition timelines1 industry feedback1 and a formal recommendation on whether to permanently codify the certification program4 7#h7 ,sunset ,the ,training ,program shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,b ,amendments to general contracting authorities1 procedures1 and limitations #haa4 ,consolidation and rationalization of restrictions on procurement from certain foreign countries 7a7 ,establishment of new chapter in title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code ,subpart ,i of part ,v of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter3 #cij ,restrictions on procurement from certain foreign countries #diia4 ,definitions ,in this chapter3 7#a7 ,the term ,commerce ,control ,list means the list maintained by the ,bureau of ,industry and ,security and set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #a to part #ggd of the ,export ,administration ,regulations 7as defined in section #agdb of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhja74 7#b7 ,the term commercial product has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of title #da4 7#c7 ,the term commercially available off-the-shelf item 7,,cots7 has the meaning given the term in section #ajd of title #da4 7#d7 ,the term covered country means-- 7,a7 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea 7,north ,korea72 7,b7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,c7 the ,russian ,federation2 and 7,d7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 7#e7 ,the term covered entity means-- 7,a7 an entity domiciled in a covered country or subject to the influence or control of the government of a covered country1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 an entity identified as a ,communist ,chinese military company under section #abfj;,h of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note72 7,c7 an entity on the ,non-,,sdn ,chinese ,military-,industrial ,complex ,companies ,list maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury2 7,d7 ,huawei ,technologies ,company1 ,,zte ,corporation1 ,hytera ,communications ,corporation1 ,hangzhou ,hikvision ,digital ,technology ,company1 ,dahua ,technology ,company1 or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities2 or 7,e7 any other entity designated by the ,secretary of ,defense as posing a national security risk due to its ties to a covered country4 7#f7 ,the term covered item means goods1 services1 or materials identified in this chapter as subject to procurement restrictions1 including chemical materials1 munitions1 strategic and critical materials1 telecommunications equipment1 unmanned aircraft systems1 printed circuit boards1 personal protective equipment1 and batteries4 7#g7 ,the term covered telecommunications equipment or services means-- 7,a7 telecommunications equipment produced by ,huawei ,technologies ,company or ,,zte ,corporation 7or any subsidiary or affiliate72 7,b7 telecommunications or video surveillance equipment used for public safety1 security of government facilities1 physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure1 or other national security purposes1 that is produced by ,hytera ,communications ,corporation1 ,hangzhou ,hikvision ,digital ,technology ,company1 or ,dahua ,technology ,company 7or any subsidiary or affiliate72 7,c7 telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by the entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 or using equipment produced by such entities2 and 7,d7 telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence or the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 reasonably believes to be owned or controlled by1 or otherwise unduly influenced by1 the government of a covered country4 7#h7 ,the term simplified acquisition threshold has the meaning given the term in section #acd of title #da4 #diib4 ,prohibition on procurement from covered countries and entities 7a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided in this chapter1 the ,secretary of ,defense may not-- 7#a7 procure1 renew1 or extend a contract for the procurement of any covered item that is1 or contains materials or components that are mined1 refined1 processed1 manufactured1 or assembled1 in whole or in part1 by a covered country or covered entity2 7#b7 enter into1 renew1 or extend a contract with an entity that uses a covered item as a substantial or essential component of any system or as critical technology as part of any system2 or 7#c7 enter into1 renew1 or extend a contract with an entity that uses any equipment1 system1 or service that itself uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system1 or as critical technology as part of any system1 regardless of whether such use is in performance of a ,department of ,defense contract4 7b7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 apply to prime contracts and subcontracts at any tier under such contracts4 7#b7 ,subsection 7a77#c7 applies only to the prime contractor with whom the ,department of ,defense enters into a contract4 7#c7 ,federal bidders and contractors-- 7,a7 may reasonably rely on certifications of compliance from covered entities and subcontractors when providing proposals to the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 are not required to conduct independent third-party audits or other formal reviews related to such certifications4 7#d7 ,nothing in this section shall permit the ,secretary to apply the prohibitions in subsection 7a7 to existing contracts for goods1 services1 or technology1 including when such contracts are modified1 extended1 or renewed1 entered into prior to the effective date of the relevant prohibited good or service4 7c7 ,covered items ,this section applies to the following items3 7#a7 ,chemicals listed under the heading ,task #a3 ,domestic ,production of ,critical ,chemicals in section #c4j;,e of the document of the ,department of ,defense titled ,statement of ,objectives 7,,soo7 for ,critical ,chemicals ,production 7,,foa3 ,,fa#hfej-ai-,s-#ejaj1 ,appendix ,,vi1 ,call3 #jab7 and dated ,december #e1 #bjbb1 or any successor document4 7#b7 ,goods1 services1 or technology provided by an entity identified in the annual list published in the ,federal ,register by the ,department of ,defense of ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states pursuant to section #abfj;,h of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note71 except that the prohibition shall not apply to-- 7,a7 goods1 services1 or technology to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third party1 including backhaul1 roaming1 or interconnection arrangements2 or 7,b7 components 7as defined in section #aje of title #da74 7#c7 7,a7 ,goods and services-- 7i7 on the munitions list of the ,international ,traffic in ,arms ,regulations2 7ii7 on the ,commerce ,control ,list that-- 7,i7 are classified in the #fjj series2 or 7,,ii7 contain strategic and critical materials1 rare earth elements1 or energetic materials used to manufacture missiles or munitions4 7,b7 ,the prohibition pursuant to this paragraph does not apply in connection with a visit by a vessel or an aircraft of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces to the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#d7 ,strategic and critical materials1 including specialty metals and rare earth elements 7as referenced in sections #dhfc and #dhgb of this title1 and section #heg of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhaa note774 7#e7 ,unmanned aircraft systems 7as referenced in section #hdh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhga note774 7#f7 ,printed circuit boards 7as referenced in section #dhgc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 774 7#g7 ,personal protective equipment 7as referenced in section #dhge of this title74 7#h7 ,batteries from specified companies 7as referenced in section #aed of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec4774 7#i7 ,covered telecommunications equipment or services 7as referenced in section #hhi of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cija not prec4774 #diic4 ,national security waiver 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibitions under section #diib of this title if the ,secretary determines in writing that such waiver is necessary to the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,requirements ,a written determination under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall specify the quantity or scope of covered items or materials or the scope of covered telecommunications equipment or services to which the waiver applies and the time period over which the waiver applies2 and 7#b7 shall be provided to the congressional defense committees not later than #ae days before issuing the waiver1 except that in the case of an urgent national security requirement1 such certification may be provided up to #g days after the waiver is issued4 7c7 ,delegation ,the authority under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 may be delegated to either the senior acquisition executive of a military department or the official responsible for all acquisition functions of such other element or organization of the ,department of ,defense concerned1 for a waiver applicable to one or more acquisition programs or procurements within that military department or element of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7#b7 may be delegated to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense or the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment for a waiver applicable to more than one military department4 #diid4 ,exceptions for commercial products1 ,,cots items1 and thresholds 7a7 ,commercial products and cots items 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 this chapter applies to the procurement of commercial products and ,,cots items4 7#b7 ,exception ,this chapter only applies to ,,cots items that are-- 7,a7 specialty metals1 including mill products1 that have not been incorporated into end items1 subsystems1 assemblies1 or components2 7,b7 forgings or castings of specialty metals1 unless incorporated into ,,cots end items1 subsystems1 or assemblies2 or 7,c7 covered items or covered telecommunications equipment or services that perform a mission-critical function and are not incorporated into end items1 subsystems1 assemblies1 or components4 7b7 ,simplified acquisition threshold ,section #diib of this title does not apply to acquisitions in amounts below the simplified acquisition threshold4 7c7 ,outside the ,united ,states ,section #diib of this title does not apply to procurements outside the ,united ,states in support of contingency operations or for use outside the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,implementation and effective date 7#a7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,january #a1 #bjbh4 7#b7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations to implement chapter #cij of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 including updates to the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement 7,,dfars74 #hab4 ,requirements for information relating to supply chain risk ,section #cbeb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting officials1 general counsels1 after procurement2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking measures are not reasonably available to reduce and inserting measures have been taken and are not reasonably expected to reduce2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting 1 including the nature of the supply chain risk1 after risk assessment2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking measures that were considered and why they were not reasonably available to reduce and inserting measures that were taken and why they were not reasonably expected to reduce2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 a legal opinion from the ,department of ,defense ,office of ,general ,counsel that the determination required in paragraph 7#b71 as well as the analysis required in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of this paragraph1 meets the statutory requirements of this section2 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#d7 determining and certifying to the appropriate congressional committees that a foreign entity of concern in the supply chain has carried out nefarious1 malicious1 or concerning actions warranting such exercise of authority2 and 7#e7 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense conducts a review and determines that all requirements under this subsection have been met4 2 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 subparagraph3 7,b7 allow the appropriate parties of a covered procurement action a #cj-;day window to address the ,department's concerns or take other remedial actions2 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection3 7d7 ,limitations on authority 7#a7 ,unless a complete and detailed notification has been received by the appropriate congressional committees within #e days of a determination under this section1 the determination shall have no effect for purposes of this section until the notification has been so received4 7#b7 ,a determination under this section shall not be invoked for contract disputes or as a negotiating tool and shall only be invoked to protect critical defense systems from adversary exploitation by screening out suppliers who pose unacceptable risks of sabotage or malicious subversion in the procurement process4 4 #hac4 ,limitations on certain missile contracts or other agreements 7a7 ,limitation on use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act or any previous ,act1 or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended on a covered contract or other agreement unless the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the congressional defense committees1 in writing1 that such contract or other agreement does not contain any clause or provision that would authorize the ,secretary to-- 7,a7 remove or install personnel at any prime contractor or subcontractor2 or 7,b7 direct the internal resources of any prime contractor or subcontractor1 including independent research and development or capital expenditures1 regardless of whether such term is a condition of award1 as a penalty for delinquency1 or for any other reason1 unless the ,department of ,defense paid for such resources as a direct cost under the contract or other agreement4 7#b7 ,removal of non-conforming clause ,if the ,secretary determines that any covered contract or other agreement awarded prior to the date of the enactment of this ,act does not conform to the requirements of paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall seek to enter into bilateral negotiations with the contractor to modify such contract or other agreement to remove the non-conforming clause or provision without consideration4 7b7 ,prohibition on contract modifications 7#a7 ,in general ,except as may be necessary to comply with subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense may not make any modification or change to any term of a covered contract or other agreement that is entered into using funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg1 to alleviate contractor performance issues1 including delinquency1 cost overruns1 schedule delays1 technical performance issues1 or any other performance-related grounds1 and shall strictly enforce all such terms as written4 7#b7 ,exception ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to a modification or change to a covered contract or other agreement if such modification is made pursuant to the extraordinary contractual relief authorities provided in the ,act entitled ,an ,act to authorize the making1 amendment1 and modification of contracts to facilitate the national defense1 approved ,august #bh1 #aieh 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #adca et seq47 and complies with all applicable regulations and procedures implementing such authorities4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the term covered contract or other agreement means any of the following contract or other agreement entered into using multiyear procurement authorities authorized in section #hjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja et seq473 7#a7 ,patriot ,advanced ,capability-#c 7,,pac-#c74 7#b7 ,tomahawk ,cruise ,missile4 7#c7 ,joint ,air-to-,air ,standoff ,missile 7,,jassm74 7#d7 ,long-,range ,anti-,ship ,missile 7,,lrasm74 7#e7 ,standard ,missile-#f 7,,sm-#f74 7#f7 ,standard ,missile-#c 7,,sm-#c7 ,block ,,ib4 7#g7 ,advanced ,medium-,range ,air-to-,air ,missile 7,,amraam74 7#h7 ,terminal ,high ,altitude ,area ,defense 7,,thaad74 7#i7 ,low-,cost ,hypersonic ,strike ,systems4 7#aj7 ,family of ,affordable ,mass ,munitions 7,,famm71 ,extended-,range ,attack ,munition 7,,eram71 ,enterprise ,test ,vehicle 7,,etv71 or ground-launched low-cost cruise missile systems4 #had4 ,limitations on the centralized commercial item capability 7a7 ,limitation ,no funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbg1 or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,defense1 may be obligated or expended for the centralized commercial item capability required by section #cdef7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 until the conditions described in subsection 7b7 are satisfied4 7b7 ,conditions ,the conditions referred to in subsection 7a7 are the following3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense certifies that the ,department of ,defense has-- 7,a7 issued comprehensive ,department-wide guidance implementing subtitle ,c of title ,,xviii of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #abde72 and 7,b7 amended the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement to fully implement such subtitle4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense has developed and issued stricter guidance1 including higher standards and criteria of evidence1 for the approval of noncommercial item determinations 7or commercial item exceptions7 with respect to the following capabilities3 7,a7 ,software or software-intensive systems4 7,b7 ,autonomous systems1 including unmanned platforms and associated enabling technologies4 7,c7 ,artificial intelligence1 machine learning1 or data analytics capabilities4 7,d7 ,cloud computing1 data infrastructure1 or digital platforms4 7,e7 ,cyber capabilities1 including cybersecurity and cyber defense tools4 7,f7 ,other technology areas as the ,secretary of ,defense determines are characterized by significant commercial market participation4 7c7 ,comptroller ,general review and certification requirement 7#a7 ,review required ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense notifies the congressional defense committees that the conditions in subsection 7b7 have been met1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct and complete-- 7,a7 a review of the guidance issued pursuant to subsection 7b77#a7 to determine whether such guidance provides adequate implementation of subtitle ,c of title ,,xviii of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf2 and 7,b7 a review of a representative sample of noncommercial item determinations 7or commercial item exceptions7 made under the stricter guidance required by subsection 7b77#b7 to assess whether such determinations are supported by sufficient evidence and are not being approved through an insufficiently rigorous process4 7#b7 ,report ,the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the reviews required by paragraph 7#a71 including an assessment of the adequacy and rigor of the guidance and determination processes4 #hae4 ,limitations relating to capital distributions for defense contractors 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 beginning on ,june #ae1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense may not enter into a contract for the procurement of goods or services1 unless the contractor agrees in writing that the entity shall not-- 7#a7 purchase an equity security of such entity1 or any parent entity of such entity1 that is listed on a national securities exchange2 or 7#b7 pay dividends or make any other capital distribution with respect to the equity securities of the entity4 7b7 ,waiver for qualifying defense investment ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the limitation in subsection 7a7 for the purpose of rewarding contractors that agree to a qualifying defense investment plan that is approved by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,review and enforcement 7#a7 ,establishment of formal review process ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a formal review mechanism for identifying1 on a continuing basis1 the ,department of ,defense contractors that are in violation of the requirements of subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,evidence and notification of violation 7,a7 ,in general ,if a contracting officer of the ,department of ,defense finds1 or receives and substantiates1 an allegation described in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall immediately notify the contractor of the violation in writing4 7,b7 ,allegation described ,an allegation described in this subparagraph is any allegation relating to-- 7i7 a contractor of the ,department engaging in an activity prohibited under subsection 7a71 if the requirements of such subsection have not been waived under subsection 7b72 or 7ii7 a contractor who received a waiver under subsection 7b7 is underperforming with respect to prioritization1 investment1 or production such that the contractor no longer meets the requirements of the qualifying defense investment plan approved by the ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7b74 7,c7 ,contents of notice ,the notice issued under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 depending on the basis of the violation1 a description of-- 7i7 the conduct of the contractor that is prohibited under subsection 7a72 or 7ii7 the nature of the underperformance or insufficient prioritization1 investment1 or production speed of the contractor that fails to meet the requirements described in the qualifying defense investment plan under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,remediation 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae days after the date on which the contractor receives the notice of a violation under paragraph 7#c77;,a71 the contractor may submit to the ,secretary a remediation plan1 approved by the board of directors of the contractor1 for review by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,content of plan ,the remediation plan submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a description of the manner by which the contractor shall remedy the violation1 including1 if applicable1 a strategy for meeting the requirements described in the qualifying defense investment plan under subsection 7b7 or an update of such a plan4 7,c7 ,identification of deficiencies ,if the ,secretary identifies deficiencies in the remediation plan submitted under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall engage with the contractor as needed to resolve such deficiencies4 7#d7 ,penalties ,if a contractor engages in an activity prohibited under subsection 7a7 and was not granted a waiver under subsection 7b7 or if the contractor was granted a waiver under subsection 7b7 but no longer meets the requirements of the qualifying defense investment plan1 the contracting officer of the ,department of ,defense may take one or more of the following actions against the contractor for any contract entered into on or after the date specified in subsection 7a73 7,a7 ,suspend payment under the contract4 7,b7 ,revoke the waiver issued under subsection 7b7 for the contractor as a whole or for any defined business segment4 7,c7 ,determine that the contractor lacks requisite responsibility for award of competitive contracts or other agreements4 7,d7 ,terminate the eligibility of the contractor to receive progress payments under section #chjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,e7 ,refer the matter to the ,secretary for other administrative actions4 7d7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until the date specified in subsection 7e71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes1 for the one-year period preceding submission of the report-- 7,a7 a list of all contractors granted a waiver under subsection 7b7 and the justification for each waiver2 and 7,b7 a list of all entities that have violated agreements made pursuant to subsection 7a7 or diverged from the practices that justified the granting of a waiver under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,publication ,not later than #cj days after the date of submission of a report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall make such report publicly available4 7e7 ,sunset ,this section shall cease to have effect on ,january #a1 #bjca4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,equity security ,the term equity security has the meaning given such term in section #c7;a7 of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;c7a774 7#b7 ,national securities exchange ,the term national securities exchange means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange in accordance with section #f of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;f74 7#c7 ,qualifying defense investment 7,a7 ,in general ,the term qualifying defense investment means an expenditure by a contractor that is directly related to increasing the capacity or capability of its defense business segment1 including-- 7i7 construction1 expansion1 or modernization of manufacturing facilities1 shipyards1 or production lines dedicated to defense programs2 7ii7 acquisition of machine tools1 capital equipment1 and production technology for defense systems2 7iii7 applied non-reimbursable research and development directly supporting defense programs2 7iv7 establishment or expansion of workforce training programs and facilities for defense manufacturing skills2 and 7v7 strategic stockpiling of raw materials and components critical to defense production4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,a qualifying defense investment does not include-- 7i7 an allowable cost for reimbursement under any contract2 or 7ii7 an expenditure used under any contract or other agreement as the basis for the ,department of ,defense to provide contract financing or advance payments4 #haf4 ,prohibition of procurement of molybdenum1 gallium1 or germanium from non-allied foreign nations and authorization for production from recovered material ,section #hdd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #igf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 of subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c7 and moving such subsection1 as so redesignated1 two ems to the left2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this section1 by striking amendments made by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting amendments made by this section4 #hag4 ,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 #hah4 ,limitation on procurement of cut flowers and cut greens 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means-- 7,a7 a foreign government2 and 7,b7 an agent of a foreign principal 7as defined section #a of the ,foreign ,agents ,registration ,act of #aich1 as amended 7#bb ,u4,s4,c #faa774 7#b7 ,cut flower ,the term cut flower means a flower removed from a living plant for decorative use4 7#c7 ,cut green ,the term cut green means a green1 foliage1 or branch removed from a living plant for decorative use4 7#d7 ,qualifying area ,the term qualifying area means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,c7 a territory or possession of the ,united ,states2 or 7,d7 an area subject to the jurisdiction of a federally recognized ,indian ,tribe4 7b7 ,requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,defense may only be used for the procurement of a cut flower or cut green if the cut flower or cut green is grown in a qualifying area4 7#b7 ,applicability ,this subsection shall apply to a procurement made or contracted for-- 7,a7 in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 on or after the date that is #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,gifts for displays 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,department of ,defense may only accept a gift of a cut flower or cut green that is not grown in a qualifying area from a covered entity for the purpose of displaying the cut flower or cut green if the origin of the cut flower or cut green is clearly displayed at the time of delivery4 7#b7 ,requirement ,if the ,department of ,defense accepts a gift of a cut flower or cut green from a covered entity under paragraph 7#a71 it shall clearly display the origin of the cut flower or cut green during the period of display of the cut flower or cut green4 #hai4 ,audit and mitigation of covered cellular modules in the ,department of ,defense systems and infrastructure 7a7 ,department of ,defense audit 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall initiate a ,department-wide audit to identify the presence of covered cellular modules within covered systems4 7#b7 ,scope ,the audit required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 cover all military departments1 combatant commands1 defense agencies1 and ,department of ,defense activities or programs2 7,b7 prioritize covered systems critical to military mobility1 logistics1 and installation security2 7,c7 include both government-owned and contractor-operated covered systems connected to ,department of ,defense networks or accessing ,department of ,defense information2 7,d7 identify to the maximum extent practicable1 the manufacturer1 model1 firmware version1 and host product for each covered cellular module identified2 and 7,e7 assess the cybersecurity risk posed by each identified covered cellular module1 including data flows1 network exposure1 and potential for remote access4 7b7 ,mitigation and ,reporting 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and biennially thereafter for a period not to exceed #f years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the audit and mitigation activities carried out under this section4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the preliminary or updated findings of the audit required under subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,a description of ongoing and planned mitigation measures1 including-- 7i7 rip-and-replace programs2 7ii7 accelerated divestiture or retirement of legacy assets2 7iii7 network segmentation1 isolation1 or compensating cybersecurity or engineering controls2 7iv7 firmware or software remediation2 and 7v7 supply-chain substitution with trusted alternatives4 7,c7 ,cost estimates1 timelines1 and resource requirements for each category of mitigation measure described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,an identification of any statutory1 regulatory1 or acquisition barriers to completing mitigation4 7,e7 ,recommendations for additional legislative authorities1 if any1 needed to complete mitigation4 7#c7 ,form ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,comptroller ,general report ,not later than #ahj days after the submission of the report required in subsection 7b71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation and effectiveness of the activities described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,cellular module ,the term cellular module means a modular transmitter1 as described in section #ae4bab of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 that provides cellular connectivity to a host product1 including an ,internet of things device4 7#b7 ,covered cellular module ,the term covered cellular module means any cellular module produced1 manufactured1 or provided by-- 7,a7 an entity identified 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 prec472 7,b7 an entity that is owned by1 controlled by1 or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 or 7,c7 any other entity determined by the ,secretary of ,defense to present an unacceptable supply-chain risk4 7#c7 ,covered system ,the term covered system means any item of infrastructure owned1 leased1 operated1 or controlled by the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,internet of things device ,the term ,internet of things device has the meaning given to such term in ,,nist ,special ,publication #ahjj-af4 #hbj4 ,improving transparency of foreign influence on ,department of ,defense contractors ,section #hdg7;a77#c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhai note7 is amended by striking in excess of #e1jjj1jjj and inserting in excess of #ejj1jjj4 #hba4 ,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 #cgaj4 ,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-plus 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 #cgaa4 ,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 #hbb4 ,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 submitted by the prime contractor or subcontractor after 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 ,c ,industrial base matters #hca4 ,establishment of the ,supply ,chain ,risk ,management ,integration ,cell 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a ,supply ,chain ,risk ,management ,integration ,cell 7in this section referred to as the ,cell 7 within the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy4 7b7 ,duties described ,for the purposes of operating the ,cell described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall delegate or otherwise assign to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy the authorities and duties to-- 7#a7 direct and conduct oversight of all ,department of ,defense ,supply ,chain ,risk ,management activities1 programs1 tools1 and datasets2 7#b7 manage and make determinations regarding lists and other restrictions relating to ,department of ,defense ,supply ,chain ,risk ,management1 including those authorized in-- 7,a7 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 prec472 7,b7 section #abfj;,h of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note72 and 7,c7 section #hje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec472 7#c7 manage and make determinations regarding supply chain transparency programs1 incentives1 and other activities1 including those authorized in-- 7,a7 section #hdi of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbda note prec472 7,b7 section #hef of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbda note prec472 and 7,c7 subsection 7a77#c7 of section #heg of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhaa note72 7#d7 oversee data and databases related to ,department of ,defense ,supply ,chain ,risk ,management and the integration of such data and databases across the ,department of ,defense1 to include integration with commercial data sources2 7#e7 select and assign a sufficient number of dedicated staff necessary for the ,cell to effectively manage the duties described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7 #d72 7#f7 consult with the ,supply ,chain ,risk ,management ,threat ,analysis ,center at the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency2 and 7#g7 any other authorities or duties necessary to manage1 direct1 or otherwise coordinate ,supply ,chain ,risk ,management activities and programs4 7c7 ,exceptions ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall not delegate or assign to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy authorities or duties that explicitly relate to cybersecurity4 7d7 ,implementation ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,cell described in subsection 7a7 is established1 the ,secretary shall amend the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement to support the establishment of the ,cell and to implement the changes in authorities and duties described in subsection 7b74 7e7 ,briefing required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees describing-- 7#a7 estimated staffing and resources requirements to establish and operate the ,cell2 7#b7 plans to reorganize existing offices and functions throughout the ,department to ensure the ,cell can carry out the authorities and duties described in subsection 7b72 7#c7 plans to provide resources to the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy for the purposes of establishing and operating the ,cell2 and 7#d7 estimated timelines to consolidate in the ,cell the various authorities and duties described in subsection 7b74 #hcb4 ,expansion of reverse engineering authority for prototype projects ,section #djbb7;e77#e77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking to address obsolescence4 #hcc4 ,competition requirement for certain munitions 7a7 ,,pac-#c alternative sourcing ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for the ,patriot ,advanced ,capability-#c 7,,pac-#c7 multiyear procurement authorized by section #hjd7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj71 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended unless the ,secretary of ,defense certifies that at least #dj percent of fiscal year #bjbg procurement of the ,missile ,segment ,enhancement 7,,mse7 solid rocket motors is sourced from a secondary or additional qualified supplier4 7b7 ,standard ,missile-#f alternative sourcing ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require the ,standard ,missile-#f multiyear procurement authorized by this ,act and by section #hjd7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj7 to source ,mark #gb and ,mark #ajd solid rocket motors from more than one vendor by the following deadlines3 7#a7 ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbh1 #bj percent or more solid rocket motors shall be ordered by the prime contractor from a secondary or additional qualified supplier4 7#b7 ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbi1 #cj percent or more solid rocket motors shall be ordered by the prime contractor from a secondary or additional qualified supplier4 7#c7 ,beginning in fiscal year #bjcj1 #dj percent or more solid rocket motors shall be ordered by the prime contractor from a secondary or additional qualified supplier4 #hcd4 ,analyses of certain activities for action to address sourcing and industrial capacity 7a7 ,analysis required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and other appropriate officials1 shall review the list of items under subsection 7b7 to determine and develop appropriate actions to maintain access to critical defense industry components and materials1 including-- 7,a7 restricting procurement1 with appropriate waivers for cost1 emergency requirements1 and nonavailability of suppliers1 including restricting procurement to-- 7i7 suppliers in the ,united ,states2 7ii7 suppliers in the national technology and industrial base 7as defined in section #dhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 7iii7 suppliers in other allied or partner nations2 or 7iv7 other suppliers2 7,b7 increasing investment through use of research and development procurement activities and acquisition authorities1 including the ,defense ,production ,act and the ,industrial ,base ,analysis and ,sustainment program to-- 7i7 expand production capacity2 7ii7 diversify sources of supply2 or 7iii7 promote alternative approaches for addressing military requirements2 7,c7 prohibiting procurement from selected sources or nations2 7,d7 taking a combination of actions described under subparagraphs 7,a717,b71 and 7,c72 or 7,e7 taking no action4 7#b7 ,considerations ,the analyses conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall consider national security1 economic1 and treaty implications1 as well as impacts on current and potential suppliers of goods and services4 7b7 ,list of high-priority goods and services for analyses1 recommendations1 and actions ,the items described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,boron carbide4 7#b7 ,copper foil1 copper clad laminates1 glass1 or any other copper-containing inputs for printed circuit boards4 7#c7 ,synthetic diamond4 7#d7 ,silicon carbide4 7c7 ,briefing on analyses1 recommendations1 and actions ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 a summary of the findings of the analyses undertaken for each item pursuant to subsection 7a72 7#b7 relevant recommendations resulting from the analyses1 including any proposed statutory changes to implement sourcing restrictions2 and 7#c7 descriptions of specific activities undertaken as a result of the analyses1 including schedule and resources allocated for any planned actions4 #hce4 ,regulations applicable to wearing optional combat boots 7a7 ,in general ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue regulations requiring that any optional combat boots being sold at military exchanges be certified by the combat boot quality assurance program conducted by the relevant military service1 to ensure combat boots meet uniform regulations regarding durability1 quality1 and uniform standards4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may provide a military service a waiver for subsection 7a7 for #ij days until the combat boot quality assurance program is implemented4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term combat boot quality assurance program means the requirement in section #hfe7;f7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhaa note74 7#b7 ,the term optional combat boots1 with respect to a member of the ,armed ,forces1 means combat boots not furnished to such member of the ,armed ,forces by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#c7 ,the term required uniform means a uniform a member of the ,armed ,forces is required to wear as a member of the ,armed ,forces4 #hcf4 ,report on domestic nonavailability determinations granted for critical materials ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbg1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the issuance of domestic nonavailability determinations 7,d,n,a,ds7 for strategic and critical materials covered by sections #dhfc and #dhgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,the report shall-- 7#a7 identify all ,d,n,a,ds issued over the previous #e years2 7#b7 identify whether ,d,n,a,ds were granted for a specific program or end item or granted for a class of material2 7#c7 assess the ,department of ,defense's review process for ,d,n,a,ds1 including timeframes for approval and communication with industry2 and 7#d7 describe any other matters the ,under ,secretary determines relevant for issuing ,d,n,a,ds for strategic and critical materials4 #hcg4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending information on the small unmanned aircraft system industrial base ,not more than #hj percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg and available to the ,defense ,autonomous ,warfare ,group1 and not more than #ie percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for operation and maintenance1 defense-wide1 for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for travel expenses1 may be obligated or expended until-- 7#a7 the report required under section #iad7;e77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhaa note7 is submitted to the congressional defense committees2 and 7#b7 the report required under section #afb7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhga note7 is submitted to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 #hch4 ,energetics industrial base roadmap 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 the ,director of the ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy and the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a roadmap for the future desired state for the energetics industrial base4 7b7 ,elements ,the roadmap under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the capacity and capability of the energetics industrial base to support the demands of existing munitions programs of record4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the capacity and capability of the energetics industrial base to support planned future demands of munitions programs4 7#c7 ,identification of current and potential shortfalls in common precursors and chemicals for energetic materials4 7#d7 ,an assessment of emerging technologies or manufacturing processes that would support the modernization or evolution of the energetics industrial base4 7#e7 ,a description of ,united ,states ,government funding to date for the energetics industrial base1 whether through programs of record or through ,defense ,production ,act 7,,dpa7 or ,industrial ,base ,analysis and ,sustainment 7,,ibas7 programs1 broken out by fiscal year and purpose4 7c7 ,energetic materials defined ,in this section1 the term energetic materials means critical chemicals and formulations that-- 7#a7 release large amounts of stored chemical energy2 and 7#b7 are capable of being used as explosives1 propellants1 pyrotechnics1 and reactive materials that-- 7,a7 create lethal effects in warheads in kinetic weapons components and systems2 or 7,b7 increase propellant performance in a weapon propulsion system as related to lethal effects1 range1 or speed4 #hci4 ,supply chain1 capability1 and capacity study of high-demand items in the textile industrial base 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a detailed assessment of the textile industrial base providing uniform items to the military services4 ,the review shall include-- 7#a7 a description of coordination between industry and the military services to understand shortfalls in the textile industrial base over the last five years2 7#b7 a description of the ability of the military services to provide annual or long-term data for increased stability in long-term contracting for textile manufacturing2 7#c7 any requested domestic non-availability determinations made to the ,defense ,logistics ,agency or the services and the rationale for the absence of available domestic options2 7#d7 a review of ,defense ,logistics ,agency contracting processes1 including the ability to provide industry with long-term demand1 ,berry amendment compliance1 and responsiveness to the needs of the military services2 7#e7 an assessment of the supply chains of all ,berry-compliant textiles and footwear options1 including current challenges1 potential for surge capacity1 any investments in capital expenditures in the last #aj years1 data on sales over the last #aj years1 quality assurance procedures1 testing1 and qualification procedures2 7#f7 a review of the military services specifications for textiles and footwear1 including where specifications are the limiting factor to higher quality items or if changes in specification can improve manufacturing timelines2 7#g7 a review of any allied or ,trade ,agreement ,act-compliant partnerships that could be expanded to improve supply chain resilience2 7#h7 an assessment of the efficacy of the investments made under the automated textile manufacturing program under the ,industrial ,base ,analysis and ,sustainment program1 including any improvements or best practices that could be implemented2 7#i7 an assessment of the importance of having multiple supply lines in the textile industrial base and the consequences of single points of failure2 and 7#aj7 any other matters determined to be relevant to the review4 7b7 ,deadlines 7#a7 ,final assessment ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives the final review required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing with an initial review of the scope of the assessment required under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,authority to use relevant supply chain technologies ,the federally funded research and development center conducting the review under subsection 7a7 may utilize any relevant supply chain technologies for in-depth review of the textile industrial base4 #hdj4 ,pilot program on providing subsidies for combat boots 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall establish and implement a pilot program to provide subsidies for the cost of certain combat boots to members of the ,army that receive a uniform allowance4 7b7 ,subsidy 7#a7 ,payment of subsidy ,under the pilot program required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall establish a subsidy for an eligible member for the purchase of combat boots that comply with the requirements of section #dhfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in an amount that is equal to #cj percent of the price of such boots4 7#b7 ,use of subsidy ,a member who receives the subsidy under paragraph 7#a7 shall use the subsidy to purchase from the ,army and ,air ,force ,exchange ,service not more than one pair of combat boots that comply with the requirements of section #dhfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,role of exchange stores 7#a7 ,selection of locations ,the ,secretary shall select three military installations at which exchange stores operated by the ,army and ,air ,force ,exchange ,service are located to carry out the pilot program required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,provision of information to ,army and ,air ,force ,exchange ,service ,the ,secretary shall provide information on eligible members to the exchange stores at the installations selected under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,notice2 implementation ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 in collaboration with the exchange stores at the installations selected under paragraph 7#a71 provide appropriate notice to eligible members with respect to the subsidy under subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 under the authority provided by section #bdia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 reimburse each such store for-- 7i7 the cost of the subsidies under subsection 7b7 provided by the store2 and 7ii7 any incidental marketing costs associated with the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 incurred by the store4 7#d7 ,data collection 7,a7 ,collection by ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall collect data on-- 7i7 the total population of eligible members2 and 7ii7 the overall cost of providing the subsidy under subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,collection by exchange stores ,the ,secretary shall collect data from the exchange stores at the installations selected under paragraph 7#a7 on-- 7i7 the rates of use of the subsidy under subsection 7b7 on a quarterly and annual basis2 and 7ii7 which combat boots are being purchased with the subsidy4 7d7 ,termination ,the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 7e7 ,briefings required 7#a7 ,implementation ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on-- 7,a7 a plan to establish and implement the pilot program required by subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 the three military installations selected under subsection 7c77#a7 to carry out the pilot program4 7#b7 ,annual briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until the termination under subsection 7d7 of the pilot program required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representative on-- 7,a7 the use of the subsidy provided under subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 the data collected under subsection 7c77#d74 7f7 ,eligible member defined ,the term eligible member means a member of the ,army authorized to receive a cash clothing replacement allowance under chapter #bi of volume #g;,a of the ,department of ,defense ,financial ,management ,regulation4 #hda4 ,cross-functional team for the textile industrial base 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall institute a cross-functional team on the textile industrial base to improve supply chain stability and resiliency4 ,the cross-functional team shall meet not less than quarterly4 7b7 ,membership ,the cross-functional team shall include representatives from-- 7#a7 each military service2 7#b7 the ,defense ,logistics ,agency2 and 7#c7 the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the cross-functional team instituted under subsection 7a7 shall map the textile industrial base for the service specific requirements and determine which1 if any1 resiliency measures need to be taken4 7d7 ,competitive pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbh1 the cross-functional team shall establish a competitive pilot program to revitalize supply chains in the domestic textile industrial base4 7#b7 ,competitive solicitation ,the program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall establish competitive solicitation for industrial base analysis and sustainment funding to encourage-- 7,a7 surge capacity as required by supply chain mapping2 7,b7 modernization of relevant textile industrial facilities for vertical integration or flexible manufacturing2 7,c7 expansion and qualification of second or alternative sources of supply where single points of failure exist in the industrial base2 7,d7 prioritization of urgent service uniform requirements2 and 7,e7 expansion of competition to ensure higher quality products and improved pricing4 7#c7 ,briefing ,the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy1 in coordination with the members of the cross-functional team instituted under subsection 7a71 shall brief the congressional defense committees-- 7,a7 not later than #fj days after initial stand up of the cross-functional team1 on membership1 meeting schedule1 and priorities2 7,b7 not later than #ij days after the completion of initial supply chain mapping1 on single points of failure1 opportunities for surge capacity1 and concerns regarding foreign investment or influence2 and 7,c7 annually1 on the resources required to create competition and supply chain resiliency necessary in the competitive pilot program1 progress made on supply chain mapping1 and any other matters relevant to the cross-functional team4 #hdb4 ,assessing and addressing risk related to adversarial capital 7a7 ,designation ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate1 within the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy1 an office with primary responsibility for identifying1 assessing1 monitoring1 and mitigating risks related to adversarial capital in the defense industrial base and broader defense innovation base4 ,the ,secretary shall ensure the office assigned is responsible for carrying out the following functions3 7#a7 ,collaboration to identify and mitigate risks of adversarial capital ,the following activities related to collaborating to identify and mitigate risks of adversarial capital3 7,a7 ,promoting robust collaboration across the ,department of ,defense1 other ,federal agencies1 industry1 and academia by coordinating1 deconflicting1 and synchronizing1 adversarial capital risk management activities1 including mitigations4 7,b7 ,promulgating and enforcing ,department-wide policy related to the monitoring and assessment of adversarial capital in the defense industrial base ecosystem1 including the development of risk matrices to support decision making4 7,c7 ,facilitating timely sharing of threat information1 vulnerability assessments1 and risk indicators with covered defense industrial base entities4 7,d7 ,establishing cooperative research and development agreements to support joint supplier mapping and mitigation research4 7,e7 ,working through the ,office of ,strategic ,capital and service and component acquisition executives to provide targeted support to small and medium-sized defense industrial base entities in implementing effective supply chain risk management measures4 7#b7 ,adversarial capital identification ,the following activities related adversarial capital identification3 7,a7 ,mapping adversarial capital flows for mission-critical weapons systems1 technologies1 and materials4 7,b7 ,identifying and monitoring dependencies on foreign adversaries across the defense industrial base by identifying foreign adversary-controlled nodes1 single points of failure1 and critical chokepoints and tactics1 techniques1 and procedures4 7,c7 ,providing specific recommendations to ,secretary of ,defense on actions or policies necessary to reduce adversarial capital flows for mission-critical weapons systems1 technologies1 and materials4 7#c7 ,data sharing and protection pathways ,the following activities related to data sharing and protection pathways3 7,a7 ,working with industry to develop clear legal1 contractual1 and technical procedures to support and enable contractor disclosures of sub-tier sourcing and beneficial ownership data relevant to national security4 7,b7 ,protecting this data ensuring appropriate liability protections for contractors making good-faith disclosures4 7,c7 ,implementing a voluntary risk-sharing framework1 modeled on the protections provided under section #ajd of the ,cybersecurity ,information ,sharing ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aejc71 under which industry partners may share supplier risk information and receive validated risk assessments in return1 with safeguards for proprietary data4 7#d7 ,economic security risk assurance capability ,the establishment1 not later than ,january #a1 #bjbh1 and maintenance of a capability to be known as the ,economic ,security ,risk ,assurance capability1 which shall-- 7,a7 consolidate and analyze information related to adversarial capital flows1 materials1 supplier identifiers1 sourcing data1 program-supplier linkages1 and other information as determined by the office1 including the synthesis of commercially available information and1 where appropriate1 classified information2 7,b7 develop intelligence reporting and collection requirements for the defense intelligence community2 7,c7 support analysis of entities to determine when tactics are used to obfuscate the ownership relationships to hide adversarial capital flows2 7,d7 provide risk visualization2 7,e7 enable federated access by authorized program offices and acquisition decision authorities1 and supply chain illumination programs across the ,department2 and 7,f7 enable the office to better perform the responsibilities outlines in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of this section4 7#e7 ,automated risk management ,the following activities related to automated risk management3 7,a7 ,implementing and maintaining continuous automated monitoring for changes in corporate control1 beneficial ownership1 geographic sourcing1 and supply chain structure4 7,b7 ,issuing automated alerts to contracting authorities1 program leadership1 and affected industry upon detection of significant risk indicators4 7,c7 ,applying corroboration protocols requiring validation of significant risk findings across not fewer than two independent data sources before forming the basis for risk-tier elevation1 mitigation action1 or referral to appropriate law enforcement or regulatory authorities4 7b7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,initial establishment ,the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees notification of the designation of office with primary responsibility in accordance with subsection 7a7 and the establishment of the ,economic ,security ,risk ,assurance tool in accordance with subsection 7a77#d74 7#b7 ,annual briefing ,beginning on ,december #a1 #bjbg1 and each year after for the next three years1 the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees an annual report on activities1 analysis1 and findings of the office with primary responsibility for assessing and mitigating risks related to adversarial capital4 ,the report may be provided in classified form and may include any recommendations the ,secretary may have to reduce or further mitigate risks related to adversarial capital in the defense industrial base and broader defense innovation base4 #hdc4 ,modifications to requirement for public reporting of ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states ,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 note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking 1 based on the most recent information available12 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking based on the latest information available2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7#c7 by amending subsection 7e7 to read as follows3 7e7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations to implement this section4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#d71 7#aa71 7#af71 and 7#bj71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,assistance ,the term assistance means the provision of any benefit1 including monetary compensation in the form of grants1 loans1 subsidies1 tax benefits1 real property1 tangible or intangible property1 discounts1 employees1 sponsored research1 or any other preferential treatment4 7#c7 ,association ,the term association means a group of two or more entities connected for a common interest4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 by amending subparagraph 7,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 includes a wholly owned or wholly controlled subsidiary or wholly owned or wholly controlled affiliate of a parent entity or an entity described in subparagraph 7,b74 2 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraphs3 7#e7 ,contributor to ,chinese defense industrial base ,the term contributor to the ,chinese defense industrial base-- 7,a7 means an entity that manufactures1 produces1 exports1 or provides materials1 products1 or services that-- 7i7 can supply1 service1 or expand ,china's military-civil fusion strategy2 or 7ii7 could be used for military or defense purposes by-- 7,i7 ,chinese military and paramilitary elements1 security forces1 police1 law enforcement1 border control1 the ,people's ,armed ,police1 or the ,ministry of ,state ,security2 or 7,,ii7 any other organization subordinate to the ,central ,military ,commission of the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 the ,chinese ,ministry of ,industry and ,information ,technology1 the ,state-,owned ,assets ,supervision and ,administration ,commission of the ,state ,council1 or the ,state ,administration of ,science1 ,technology1 and ,industry for ,national ,defense2 and 7,b7 may include manufacturing1 producing1 exporting1 or providing materials1 products1 or services that have a substantial military application1 even if-- 7i7 the particular technology1 product1 or service is not directly supplied to or used by an entity described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 of subparagraph 7,a77ii72 and 7ii7 the particular technology1 product1 or service also has commercial uses4 7#f7 ,directly controlled by ,the term directly controlled by1 with respect to an entity1 means that another entity exercises power over1 influences1 manages1 or guides the business decisions or operations of the entity4 7#g7 ,formal association ,the term formal association includes established or recognized relationships between entities1 such as joint ventures1 standardization or working groups1 task forces1 consortiums1 or partnerships and projects4 7#h7 ,indirectly controlled by ,the term indirectly controlled by1 with respect to an entity1 means that another entity exercises power1 influence1 management1 or guidance over the business decisions or operations of the entity through an intermediate entity1 subsidiary1 or affiliate entity4 7#i7 ,indirectly owned by ,the term indirectly owned by1 with respect to an entity1 means ownership of the entity achieved through investment in1 or the purchase of shares or economic or voting rights in1 the entity through an intermediate entity1 subsidiary1 or affiliate entity1 without regard to-- 7,a7 the percentage of ownership or number of shares owned2 or 7,b7 whether such ownership results in control of the entity4 7#aj7 ,informal association ,the term informal association means a lesser recognized1 short-term relationship between entities1 such as participation in exhibitions1 competitions1 or joint demonstrations4 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#aa71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,h7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,i71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7,a7 ,entities knowingly receiving assistance or that knowingly received assistance from the ,government of ,china or the ,chinese ,communist ,party through science1 technology1 research1 and industrial efforts that may constitute efforts initiated1 granted1 or created by1 provided under1 or related to1 the ,chinese military industrial planning apparatus1 or in furtherance of ,chinese military industrial planning objectives4 ,single ,champion or ,little ,giant designations associated with ,chinese industrial planning1 or any other successor selection or designation as an enterprise associated with ,chinese industrial planning1 may constitute knowing receipt of assistance through science1 technology1 research1 and industrial efforts initiated1 granted1 or created by1 provided under1 or related to1 the ,chinese military industrial planning apparatus or in furtherance of ,chinese military industrial planning objectives or military-civil fusion efforts4 7,b7 ,entities that knowingly contract with1 or provide services or components to 7including as lower tier suppliers and subcontractors7-- 7i7 the ,people's ,liberation ,army1 ,chinese military and paramilitary elements1 security forces1 police1 law enforcement1 border control1 the ,people's ,armed ,police1 or the ,ministry of ,state ,security2 or 7ii7 any other organization subordinate to the ,central ,military ,commission of the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 the ,chinese ,ministry of ,industry and ,information ,technology1 the ,state-,owned ,assets ,supervision and ,administration ,commission of the ,state ,council1 or the ,state ,administration of ,science1 ,technology1 and ,industry for ,national ,defense4 2 7,f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aa71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraphs3 7#ab7 ,military-civil fusion enterprise zone ,the term military-civil fusion enterprise zone means a section of territory established by the ,government of ,china for the purpose of advancing ,china's policy of military-civil fusion through economic activity4 7#ac7 ,military equipment procurement platform ,the term military equipment procurement platform means a digital marketplace that advertises or sells equipment1 supplies1 or services to the military or military suppliers and that are ultimately used by the ,chinese military or the ,chinese defense industrial base1 without regard to whether the platform is established1 sponsored1 or run by a private entity or the ,government of ,china4 7#ad7 ,military industrial planning apparatus ,the term military industrial planning apparatus means efforts or policies initiated by the ,government of ,china to expand the ,chinese defense industrial base1 including military-civil fusion integration of dual-use products1 technologies1 or services4 7#ae7 ,military industrial planning objective ,the term military industrial planning objective means a line of effort 7such as a plan1 mission1 or goal7 outlined by the ,government of ,china to expand the ,chinese defense industrial base1 including by integrating dual-use products1 technologies1 or services into military equipment1 programs1 or systems4 2 and 7,g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#af71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 the following new paragraphs3 7#ag7 ,operational direction2 policy guidance ,the terms operational direction and policy guidance mean instructions1 decisions1 proposals1 plans1 guidance1 or requirements on how an entity should conduct operations4 7#ah7 ,owned by ,the term owned by1 with respect to an entity1 mean ownership of the entity achieved through investment in1 or the purchase of shares or economic or voting rights in1 the entity1 without regard to-- 7,a7 the percentage of ownership or number of shares owned2 or 7,b7 whether such ownership results in control of the entity4 7#ai7 ,parent entity ,the term parent entity1 with respect to an entity1 means another entity that directly or indirectly holds at least #ej percent of the economic interest or at least #ej percent of the voting interest in the entity4 4 #hdd4 ,amendments to requirements pertaining to printed circuit boards 7a7 ,in general ,section #dhgc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by inserting 1 copper clad laminate1 copper foil1 or glass after printed circuit board2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking that-- and inserting containing copper foil1 copper clad laminates1 glass1 or any other copper-containing inputs that--2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#g7 ,copper clad laminate ,the term copper clad laminate means a composite material consisting of copper foil bonded to a dielectric substrate used in the manufacture of printed circuit boards4 7#h7 ,copper foil ,the term copper foil means thin sheets of copper used as a conductive layer in copper clad laminates or printed circuit boards4 7#i7 ,glass ,the term glass means glass fibers used as a dielectric in copper clad laminates or printed circuit boards4 4 7b7 ,effective ,date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on ,january #a1 #bjbi4 #hde4 ,report on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a strategic partnership on defense industrial priorities between the ,united ,states and ,israel 7a7 ,in general ,not later ,march #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report with a plan for the establishment of a partnership between the ,department of ,defense and appropriate counterparts of the ,government of ,israel in order-- 7#a7 to enhance market opportunities for ,united ,states-based and ,israeli-based defense technology companies2 7#b7 to increase interoperability through dual-use and emerging technologies2 7#c7 to counter adversarial development of dual-use defense technologies2 and 7#d7 in coordination with appropriate counterpart offices of the ,israeli ,ministry of ,defense-- 7,a7 to enable coordination on defense industrial priorities and set tangible goals for industrial base participation by both nations2 7,b7 to highlight partnering opportunities for programs in both nations1 and to help navigate country-specific acquisition regulations for partners unfamiliar with the regulatory environment of the other2 7,c7 to streamline emerging defense technology research and development2 7,d7 to create more effective pathways to market for defense technology startups that allow increased participation in industrial partners from each nation in the industrial bases of the other2 7,e7 to collaborate on the development of dual-use defense capabilities through coordination2 and 7,f7 to leverage other private capital1 equity on venture funding opportunities to augment government funds for technology deployment or scaling2 7#e7 to create programs that incentivize defense technology companies from both nations to address defense priorities outside of the ,middle ,east2 and 7#f7 to explore innovative mentor-protg arrangements that partner companies from each nation to help navigate the acquisition regulatory environment of each nation4 7b7 ,feasibility assessment ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of the feasibility of implementing the plan4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the submission of the report 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 report's recommendations on feasibility of a partnership on defense industrial base priorities4 #hdf4 ,prohibition on the use of ,chinese-manufactured optical fiber by the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not procure1 obtain1 or use optical fiber and optical fiber cable that are produced1 manufactured1 or assembled by an entity that is owned by1 controlled by1 or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of the ,people's ,republic of ,china for use in ,department of ,defense information networks or communications systems4 7b7 ,applicability ,this section applies to-- 7#a7 the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 any contractor or subcontractor at any tier that procures or uses covered optical fiber in the performance of a contract with the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,covered optical fiber defined ,in this section1 the term covered optical fiber means single-mode or multi-mode optical fiber and optical fiber cable4 7d7 ,implementation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall amend the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement to require contractor certification and supply-chain disclosure with respect to covered optical fiber4 7e7 ,waiver authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may grant a waiver to the prohibition under subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 the waiver is necessary for the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 no practicable alternative exists from a source not described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,limitation ,a waiver granted under this subsection shall be time limited and scoped to the minimum extent necessary4 7#c7 ,notice ,not later than #cj days after granting a waiver1 the ,secretary shall submit written notice to the congressional defense committees describing-- 7,a7 the justification for the waiver2 7,b7 the duration and scope of the waiver2 and 7,c7 the plan to transition to compliant materials4 7f7 ,effective date ,this section shall apply to contracts awarded on or after ,october #a of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hdg4 ,promoting the ,united ,states drone industrial base ,section #hdh7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,,usc #dhga note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 uses flight controllers1 radios1 communication devices1 navigation systems1 data transmission devices1 cameras and sensors1 or gimbals manufactured in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country2 2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 uses batteries1 battery cells1 battery management systems1 motors1 or electronic speed controllers developed in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country2 2 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,d71 as so redesignated1 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#e7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e71 as so redesignated1 the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 beginning one year after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph1 uses any subcomponents or raw materials1 as part of a component listed in subsections 7,b7 through 7,e7 of this section1 sourced from1 processed in1 or manufactured in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country2 or 4 #hdh4 ,pilot program for domestic antimony and copper production for defense applications 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program to support the recovery of antimony and copper as byproducts of mineral production in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,elements ,the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 shall include methods-- 7#a7 to evaluate multiple processes and techniques for recovery of antimony and copper as byproducts of mineral production2 7#b7 to develop process design plans necessary for scaling recovery of antimony and copper to demonstration-level production2 7#c7 to generate sample material for independent testing to verify suitability for defense applications2 and 7#d7 to produce qualified antimony material that meets specifications provided by the ,defense ,logistics ,agency4 7c7 ,contracting authority ,the ,secretary may enter into contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or other transactions with appropriate entities to implement the pilot program required by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,termination ,the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 shall terminate not later than five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for the next four years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status and findings of the pilot program required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a summary of the progress made under the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 with respect to recovery and processing of antimony and copper2 7,b7 technical and economic assessments with respect to such recovery2 and 7,c7 recommendations for expanding domestic antimony and copper production and reducing dependency on foreign sources of antimony and copper4 #hdi4 ,full accountability for ,chinese military companies ,section #abfj;,h of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking 1 based on the most recent information available1 is operating directly or indirectly in the ,united ,states or any of its territories and possessions12 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjcj and inserting #bjce2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7#c7 by amending subsection 7e7 to read as follows3 7e7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations to implement this section4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#b77;,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 includes a majority-owned or majority-controlled subsidiary or majority-owned or majority-controlled affiliate of a parent entity or an entity described in subparagraph 7,b72 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,entities knowingly receiving assistance or that knowingly received assistance from the ,government of ,china or the ,chinese ,communist ,party through science1 technology1 research1 and industrial efforts that may constitute efforts initiated1 granted1 or created by1 or provided under1 or related to1 the ,chinese military industrial planning apparatus1 or in furtherance of ,chinese military industrial planning objectives4 ,single ,champion or ,little ,giant designations associated with ,chinese industrial planning1 or any other successor selection or designation as an enterprise associated with ,chinese industrial planning1 may constitute knowing receipt of assistance through science1 technology1 research1 and industrial efforts initiated1 granted1 or created by1 or provided under1 or related to1 the ,chinese military industrial planning apparatus1 or in furtherance of ,chinese military industrial planning objectives or military-civil fusion efforts4 2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,h7 as subparagraph 7,j72 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,h72 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,entities that knowingly contract with1 or provide services or components1 which can include lower tier suppliers and subcontractors1 to the ,people's ,liberation ,army1 ,chinese military and paramilitary elements1 security forces1 police1 law enforcement1 border control1 the ,people's ,armed ,police1 the ,ministry of ,state ,security1 or any other organization subordinate to the ,central ,military ,commission of the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 the ,chinese ,ministry of ,industry and ,information ,technology1 the ,state-,owned ,assets ,supervision and ,administration ,commission of the ,state ,council1 or the ,state ,administration of ,science1 ,technology1 and ,industry for ,national ,defense4 2 and 7v7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,h71 as redesignated by clause 7ii71 the following new subparagraph3 7,i7 ,majority-owned or majority-controlled subsidiaries or majority-owned or majority-controlled affiliates of entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g74 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#f7 ,assistance ,the term assistance means benefits from the ,government of ,china1 including monetary compensation in the form of grants1 loans1 subsidies1 tax benefits1 real property1 tangible or intangible property1 discounts1 employees1 sponsored research1 or any other preferential treatment4 7#g7 ,association ,the term association means a group of two or more entities connected for a common interest4 7#h7 ,contributor to ,chinese defense industrial base ,the term contributor to the ,chinese defense industrial base-- 7,a7 means an entity that manufactures1 produces1 exports1 or provides materials1 products1 or services that can supply1 service1 or expand ,china's military-civil fusion strategy or that could be used by ,chinese military and paramilitary elements1 security forces1 police1 law enforcement1 border control1 the ,people's ,armed ,police1 the ,ministry of ,state ,security1 or any other organization subordinate to the ,central ,military ,commission of the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 the ,chinese ,ministry of ,industry and ,information ,technology1 the ,state-,owned ,assets ,supervision and ,administration ,commission of the ,state ,council1 or the ,state ,administration of ,science1 ,technology1 and ,industry for ,national ,defense for military or defense purposes2 and 7,b7 includes manufacturing1 producing1 exporting1 or providing materials1 products1 or services that have a substantial military application1 even if the particular technology1 product1 or service is not directly supplied to or used by the ,chinese military or defense and even if the particular technology1 product1 or service also has commercial uses4 7#i7 ,directly controlled by ,the term directly controlled by means exercising power over1 influencing1 managing1 or guiding an entity's business decisions or operations4 7#aj7 ,formal association ,the term formal association includes established or recognized relationships1 such as joint ventures1 standardization or working groups1 task forces1 consortiums1 or partnerships and projects with an entity identified in subsection 7b77#a74 7#aa7 ,indirectly controlled by ,the term indirectly controlled by means power1 influence1 management1 or guidance of an entity's business decisions or operations through an intermediate entity1 subsidiary1 or affiliate entity4 7#ab7 ,indirectly owned by ,the term indirectly owned by means ownership achieved through investment in1 or the purchase of1 shares or economic or voting rights of an entity through an intermediate entity1 subsidiary1 or affiliate entity1 regardless of the percentage of ownership or number of shares owned4 ,indirect ownership by any entity identified in subsection 7b77#a7 does not require that such entity hold control of another entity through its ownership4 7#ac7 ,informal association ,the term informal association means a lesser-recognized1 short-term relationship1 such as participation in exhibitions1 competitions1 or joint demonstrations with any entity identified in subsection 7b77#a74 7#ad7 ,military-civil fusion enterprise zone ,the term military-civil fusion enterprise zone means a section of territory established by the ,government of ,china for the purpose of advancing ,china's policy of military-civil fusion through economic activity4 7#ae7 ,military equipment procurement platforms ,the term military equipment procurement platforms means a digital marketplace that advertises or sells equipment1 supplies1 or services to the military or military suppliers4 ,a digital marketplace can be established by1 sponsored by1 or run by private entities or the government of ,china to advertise and sell equipment1 supplies1 or services that are ultimately used by the ,chinese military or the ,chinese defense industrial base4 7#af7 ,military industrial planning apparatus ,the term military industrial planning apparatus means efforts or policies initiated by the ,chinese government to expand the ,chinese defense industrial base1 including military-civil fusion integration of dual-use products1 technologies1 or services4 7#ag7 ,military industrial planning objectives ,the term military industrial planning objectives means lines of effort 7such as plans1 missions1 or goals7 outlined by the ,chinese government to expand the ,chinese defense industrial base1 including by integrating dual-use products1 technologies1 or services into military equipment1 programs1 or systems4 7#ah7 ,operational guidance2 policy guidance ,the terms operational guidance and policy guidance mean instructions1 decisions1 proposals1 plans1 guidance1 or requirements on how an entity should conduct operations4 7#ai7 ,owned by ,the term owned by means ownership achieved through investment in1 or the purchase of1 shares or economic or voting rights in an entity1 regardless of the percentage of ownership or number of shares owned4 ,ownership by any entity identified in subsection 7b77#a7 does not require that such entity hold control of another entity through its ownership4 7#bj7 ,parent entity ,the term parent entity includes an entity that directly or indirectly holds at least #ej percent of the economic interest or at least #ej percent of the voting interest of an entity4 4 ,d ,small business matters #hfa4 ,department of ,defense ,mentor-,protege ,program ,section #dijb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking disadvantaged small business each place it appears and inserting eligible small business2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,defense contracts and other contracts and subcontracts and inserting ,defense contracts1 subcontracts1 agreements1 and sub-agreements2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subcontractors and suppliers and inserting awardees1 contractors1 subcontractors1 and suppliers2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,b77iii77,i7-- 7,a7 by striking ,defense contracts each places it appears and inserting ,defense contracts or agreements2 and 7,b7 by striking the subcontracts and inserting the subcontracts or sub-agreements2 7#d7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,an agreement term for a period not to exceed five years4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7f77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 security compliance matters1 such as cybersecurity1 export controls1 and facility clearances2 and 2 7#f7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking ,defense contract each place it appears and inserting ,defense contract or agreement2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking unusual circumstances each place it appears and inserting mission needs2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking program participation and all that follows through the period and inserting agreement term under the mentor-protege agreement42 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c71 by striking concerns has declined and inserting concerns has declined in any relevant category of small business concern under the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fca et seq472 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking would be a small business concern owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and inserting would qualify as a small business concern2 7#g7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#g7 any assistance obtained by the mentor firm for the protege firm from one or more-- 7,a7 business development1 business outreach1 or assistance centers or networks for small business concerns established pursuant to the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fca et seq472 7,b7 entities providing procurement technical assistance pursuant to chapter #chh of this title2 7,c7 historically ,black colleges or universities1 minority institutions of higher education1 or other colleges1 universities1 or institutions of higher education1 including innovation and economic development entities of such colleges1 universities1 or institutions2 7,d7 entities providing manufacturing assistance pursuant to section #be of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk7e77 or section #dhda of this title2 or 7,e7 entities providing research and development assistance pursuant to section #bc of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgae7 or section #dabd7;f7 of this title4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking ,defense contracts and inserting ,defense contracts and agreements2 and 7#h7 in subsection 7n7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aj71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,except when referring to a mentor-protege agreement entered into under subsection 7e71 the term agreement means any cooperative agreement1 grant1 other transaction1 prize1 or other agreement related to acquisition or to assistance with research and development1 production1 or manufacturing4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 by striking its primary ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system code and inserting the ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system code pertinent to the objectives of the particular mentor-protege agreement4 #hfb4 ,,apex ,accelerator funding ,section #diee7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #a1ejj1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #gej1jjj and inserting #a1jjj1jjj2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #a1ejj1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj4 #hfc4 ,test program for negotiation of comprehensive small business subcontracting plans ,section #hcd7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #aiij and #aiia 7,public ,law #aja-ahi2 #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg note7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbg and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcg4 #hfd4 ,application of the bona fide place of business to certain contracts 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #h7;a77#aa7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;a77#aa77 and section #abd4eja7k7 of title #ac1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation1 for purposes of a construction contract awarded by the ,department of ,defense under such section #h7;a71 such section #h7;a77#aa7 shall be deemed satisfied if the ,program ,participant certifies to the ,business ,opportunity ,specialist assigned to the ,program ,participant that the ,program ,participant will establish a staffed1 physical office in the geographic area required under such section #abd4eja7k7 not later than #fj days after the date of the contract award4 7b7 ,sunset ,the authority under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjcb4 7c7 ,briefing ,on an annual basis until the authority under subsection 7a7 terminates1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the use of the authority under subsection 7a71 which shall include-- 7#a7 uses of the authority and in which geographic location2 7#b7 data on the confirmation of the establishment of a physical office within #fj days1 as required under subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense determines relevant4 ,e ,other matters #hga4 ,technical corrections related to ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf provisions 7a7 ,section #hje ,section #hje7;e77#b77;,a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cgga note7 is amended by striking by the contractor for are commensurate and inserting by the contractor are commensurate4 7b7 ,further amendment to ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe ,the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei7 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #afd7;f77#c7 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec471 as amended by section #afb7d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #gfi71 by inserting that before uses both places it appears2 and 7#b7 in section #aebb7;d77#b77;,b77vi71 as amended by section #aeba7e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #aaef71 by striking disaggregated each element of the and inserting disaggregated by each element of the4 7c7 ,further amendments to title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code ,title #aj of the ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7 of section #cdec1 as added by section #ahbb7;a77#c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #abdg7-- 7,a7 by striking 7#a7 ,the head of an agency shall establish and inserting the following3 8,the head of an agency shall-- 7#a7 establish 2 7,b7 by moving subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 two ems to the right2 and 7,c7 by moving paragraph 7#b7 two ems to the right2 7#b7 in section #cdei1 as added by section #ahbd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #abdh71 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7#a7 ,the term subcontract includes a transfer of commercial products and commercial services between divisions1 subsidiaries1 or affiliates of a contractor or subcontractor and does not include other supply agreements2 and 7#b7 ,the term other supply agreements does not include any agreement entered into by a contractor or subcontractor for the supply of products or services that are intended for use in the performance of multiple contracts with the ,department of ,defense or with other parties1 and that are not identifiable to any particular contract4 2 7#c7 in section #cgjb7;a71 as amended by section #ahjd7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #abcd71 by striking #b1jjj1jjj in paragraph 7#d7 and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#d7 in section #djbc7;b71 as amended by section #ahca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #abec71 is amended by striking ,chapter #acg of this title applies and inserting ,legacy provisions of chapter #acg of this title apply4 #hgb4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending implementation of certain requirements relating to munitions 7a7 ,in general ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for operation and maintenance1 defense-wide1 and available for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for travel expenses1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 the report required under section #cfd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #hcd7 detailing the stockpiles of critical munitions required to fight simultaneous conflicts in different theaters of operation and a plan to implement critical munitions requirements to fight simultaneous conflicts in the next budget cycle2 and 7#b7 a certification that the requirement under paragraph 7#i7 of section #bbb;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cfa of such ,act 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #hcc71 to modify ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement and ,out-,year inventory numbers to include an estimate of the annual aggregate demand from ,united ,states allies and partners has been met4 #hgc4 ,repeal of amendments providing for submission by subcontract offeror of recent price history in satisfaction of cost or pricing data requirements ,section #cgjb7;a77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7,a7 ,an offeror and inserting ,an offeror2 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 and 7#c7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively4 #hgd4 ,competitive procedures for certain pharmaceutical contracts 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that any contract awarded for the purpose of pharmaceutical drug1 active pharmaceutical ingredients1 or other pharmaceutical materials stockpiling1 manufacturing1 onshoring1 or supply chain expansion1 is awarded using competitive sourcing procedures4 7b7 ,notification requirement ,not later than #ae days before awarding a contract described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a written notification including-- 7#a7 a description of the scope of work to be performed under the contract2 7#b7 the anticipated value of the contract2 and 7#c7 the statutory or regulatory authorities under which the contract will be awarded4 #hge4 ,enhancement of defense supply chain resilience and secondary source qualification ,subsection 7f7 of section #hfe of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhaa note71 is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,expedited ,qualification ,panel 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the secretaries of the military departments and the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 shall establish a program to expedite the processing of certain ,source ,approval ,requests4 ,the program shall provide that a ,source ,approval ,request ,package submitted by an applicant and meeting the requirements under paragraph 7#b7 shall be subject to the expedited source approval process set under paragraph 7#c7 and may be eligible for the incentives described in paragraph 7#d7 4 7#b7 ,qualifying ,source ,approval ,request ,packages ,any ,source ,approval ,request1 regardless of category1 for an item of supply that is not a critical safety item shall be classified as a ,qualifying ,source ,approval ,request ,package if it meets the following requirements 7as determined by the ,secretary concerned73 7,a7 ,manufacturer of record ,the applicant is a manufacturer of record for the proposed subject item of supply4 7,b7 ,approved ,source ,approval ,request template ,the ,source ,approval ,request is submitted on a standardized template for expedited ,source ,approval ,requests4 ,the standardized templates shall be published by each military department not later than ,april #a1 #bjbg1 and shall include all information required for the supply chain risk management review referenced in subsection 7f77#c77;,d7 of this section on an expedited basis4 7,c7 ,qualified ,engineering ,designee certification ,a ,qualified ,engineering ,designee certifies in writing that the engineering data included in the applicable ,source ,approval ,request1 including the technical data ,package1 conforms to the applicable ,technical ,data ,package or reverse engineering standards required of such item of supply4 7,d7 ,manufacturing certification ,the applicant1 or the relevant majority-owned manufacturing subsidiary1 holds a current ,,as#iajj ,rev ,d certification 7or successor standard7 issued by an accredited third-party certification body4 7,e7 ,small business parity and market competition ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish mechanisms to ensure fair access for small businesses1 such as subsidized engineering reviews or a waiver of designee fees for qualifying small businesses4 7#c7 ,expedited ,source ,approval process ,not later than #g days after receiving a ,source ,approval ,request purporting to be a ,qualifying ,source ,approval ,request ,package1 the ,secretary concerned shall determine whether the ,source ,approval ,request qualifies for such treatment4 ,a qualifying ,source ,approval ,request ,package shall be subject to the following ,expedited ,source ,approval ,process3 7,a7 ,a qualifying ,source ,approval ,request ,package shall be referred to an ,expedited ,qualification ,panel for the military department1 which shall be established by the ,secretary concerned by not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbg4 7,b7 ,absent the ,expedited ,qualification ,panel's written determination to the applicant that additional engineering evaluation is required solely based on either the criticality or novelty and complexity of the item of supply1 the ,qualified ,engineering ,designee's certification under paragraph 7#b77;,c7 shall constitute the full engineering evaluation necessary for such ,expedited ,qualification ,panel's review of the ,qualifying ,source ,approval ,request ,package4 7,c7 ,not later than #ad days after receipt of a ,qualifying ,source ,approval ,request ,package1 the applicable ,expedited ,qualification ,panel shall issue a determination on whether to grant approval or disapproval of the ,source ,approval ,request4 7,d7 7i7 ,the #ad-;day timeline for final determination shall be paused for a maximum of #cj days to allow for the completion of a comprehensive supply chain risk management and foreign ownership1 control1 or influence assessment4 7ii7 ,for qualifying items1 particularly non-commercial items with an anticipated contract value exceeding #e1jjj1jjj1 this review timeframe shall align with standard ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency review schedules to ensure the applicant poses no risk to the ,department4 7#d7 ,complete ,technical ,data ,package incentives 7,a7 ,in general ,if a ,qualifying ,source ,approval ,request ,package that meets the requirements of paragraph 7#b7 also includes delivery of a ,complete ,technical ,data ,package and ,government purpose rights to such ,complete ,technical ,data ,package1 and such ,qualifying ,source ,approval ,request ,package receives a determination of full approval pursuant to paragraph 7#c77;,c71 the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 the ,secretary concerned1 or relevant head of contracting activity shall award to the manufacturer of record a firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity 7,,idiq7 contract for the item of supply which is the subject of such qualifying ,source ,approval ,request ,package4 7,b7 ,contract terms ,a contract awarded under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following terms3 7i7 ,pricing ,the unit price shall not exceed #ij percent of the weighted average unit price paid by the ,defense ,logistics ,agency for the item of supply during the two-year period preceding the date of receipt of the ,qualifying ,source ,approval ,request ,package4 7ii7 ,minimum quantity ,a guaranteed minimum annual order quantity of not less than #fj percent of the average annual quantity of the item of supply ordered by the ,defense ,logistics ,agency during the #c-year period preceding the date of receipt of the ,qualifying ,source ,approval ,request ,package4 7iii7 ,length ,a period of performance of three years4 7iv7 ,deviations ,clauses 7i71 7ii71 and 7iii7 may be deviated from at the discretion of the contracting activity as necessary to establish the awardee as a viable source of supply if it is determined by the contracting activity to be in the best interest of the ,government and is bilaterally negotiated with the awardee4 7,c7 ,competition authority ,the award of a contract under this subsection is authorized notwithstanding the requirements of section #cbja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and no justification and approval under section #cbjd7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be required for such award4 7#e7 ,report ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments and the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report containing an evaluation of the program under this subsection1 which shall include a quantitative evaluation of-- 7,a7 the number of ,source ,approval ,request ,packages processed2 7,b7 average time to qualification compared to prior to the inception of the program2 7,c7 processing cost per ,source ,approval ,request review2 7,d7 impact on part unit cost2 and 7,e7 mission readiness4 7#f7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term ,complete ,technical ,data ,package means a ,technical ,data ,package that includes a complete set of engineering data1 drawings1 specifications1 inspection criteria1 test procedures1 quality assurance provisions1 and other technical information sufficient to enable a qualified manufacturer to produce an item of supply that conforms to the original design requirements4 7,b7 ,the term criticality means any item of supply which should be a critical safety item4 7,c7 ,the term critical safety item means any item of supply that is either an aviation critical safety item or ship critical safety item1 as those terms are defined in section #cbdc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,the term ,government purpose rights has the meaning given that term in section #beb4bbg-gjac7;a7 of title #dh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7,e7 ,the term manufacturer of record means an entity1 or its majority-owned subsidiary1 which shall directly1 or indirectly through a majority-owned subsidiary1 perform the fabrication or manufacture of the item of supply for which such ,source ,approval ,request is being sought4 7,f7 ,the term novelty and complexity means any ,source ,approval ,request ,package where the proposed ,package introduces a material change in the form1 fit1 or function relative to the ,technical ,data ,package or reverse engineering standards of such item of supply4 7,g7 ,the term ,qualified ,engineering ,designee means an individual who-- 7i7 holds a current appointment as a ,designated ,engineering ,representative issued by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration under part #ahc of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 in the technical discipline for which the ,source ,approval ,request is being made2 or 7ii7 holds an equivalent certification or certifications reflecting engineering competence in an applicable technical field and independence obligations substantially equivalent to the process by which the ,federal ,aviation ,administration appoints ,designated ,engineering ,representatives1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to an application and qualification process established not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbg1 that includes1 at a minimum-- 7,i7 eight years of engineering experience in the technical discipline for which the ,source ,approval ,request is being made2 7,,ii7 knowledge and experience relating to the processing of engineering data involving the qualification of parts or systems within such technical discipline2 and 7,,iii7 an engineering degree or equivalent relevant to such technical discipline4 4 #hgf4 ,limitation pending ,army conformance with portfolio acquisition executive requirements ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for operation and maintenance1 ,army1 and available for travel expenses for the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,army1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of the ,army certifies to the congressional defense committees that all portfolio acquisition executives of the ,army are certified acquisition officials in accordance with section #agcb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hgg4 ,procurement of medical countermeasures for overseas personnel of the ,department of ,defense for acute radiation syndrome and thermal burns 7a7 ,in general ,subject to appropriations for such purpose1 the ,secretary of ,defense may procure1 pre-position1 sustain1 and maintain medical countermeasures that are determined to be requirements pursuant to section #gcd7;a7 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 #ajga note74 7b7 ,use of funds ,amounts subject to appropriation under subsection 7a7 may be used only for medical countermeasures that are identified by the ,secretary of ,defense1 through the program established under subsection 7a7 of section #gcd 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 #ajga note71 as requirements for covered personnel1 as defined in subsection 7c7 of such section4 7c7 ,authorized activities ,amounts subject to appropriation under subsection 7a7 may be used for-- 7#a7 procurement and advanced procurement of medical countermeasures to diagnose1 prevent1 and treat acute radiation syndrome1 cutaneous radiation injury1 and thermal burns2 7#b7 stockpiling1 pre-positioning1 storage1 and replenishment2 7#c7 lifecycle sustainment and maintenance2 and 7#d7 activities necessary to ensure deployment readiness and effective operational use of such countermeasures4 #hgh4 ,procurements on behalf of the ,department of ,defense by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for planning1 design1 and construction projects ,section #hja7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbja note prec47 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,in the case of the procurement of property or services on behalf of the ,department of ,defense by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for planning1 design1 and construction projects1 a certificate of compliance shall not be required4 4 #hgi4 ,leasing of vessels1 aircraft1 and combat vehicles ,section #cfga7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by amending subparagraph 7,d7 to read as follows3 7,d7 the ,secretary has certified to such committees that-- 7i7 entering into the proposed contract provides an accelerated delivery schedule or is the most cost-efficient means of obtaining the vessel1 aircraft1 or combat vehicle2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary has determined that the lease complies with all applicable laws1 ,office of ,management and ,budget circulars1 and ,department of ,defense regulations4 4 #hhj4 ,prohibition on modems or routers acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by ,china 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not acquire any modem or router if the manufacturer1 bidder1 or offeror is a covered ,chinese entity4 7b7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply only with respect to contracts or other agreements entered into1 renewed1 or extended after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,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 an entity owned1 controlled1 directed1 or subcontracted by1 affiliated with1 or otherwise connected to1 the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#b7 ,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#c7 ,modem ,the term modem means a modulator-demodulator1 digital-to-analog1 and back1 signal converter that allows computers to communicate over telephone wires or cable ,,tv cable4 7#d7 ,router ,the term router means a device that connects two or more packet-switched networks or subnetworks1 serving the two primary functions of-- 7,a7 managing traffic between these networks by forwarding data packets to their intended ,,ip addresses2 and 7,b7 allowing multiple devices to use the same ,internet connection4 #hha4 ,prohibition on television acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by ,china 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not acquire any television if the manufacturer1 bidder1 or offeror is a covered ,chinese entity4 7b7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply only with respect to contracts or other agreements entered into1 renewed1 or extended after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,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 an entity owned1 controlled1 directed1 or subcontracted by1 affiliated with1 or otherwise connected to1 the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#b7 ,manufacturer ,the term manufacturer means an entity that-- 7,a7 transforms raw materials1 miscellaneous parts1 or components into the end item2 7,b7 subcontracts with an 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 otherwise directs an entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 to transform raw materials1 miscellaneous parts1 or components into the end item2 or 7,d7 is a parent company1 subsidiary1 or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,television ,the term television has the meaning given the term ,television set or ,,tv in section #dcj4b of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #hhb4 ,prohibition for defense contractors providing sensitive information related to synthetic biology to foreign entities of concern 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prohibit a covered entity from providing to a foreign entity of concern a digital sequence of synthetic ,,dna or ,,rna or a synthetic protein designed by humans or artificial intelligence systems4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary-- 7#a7 determines the waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 not less than #cj days before the waiver takes effect1 notifies the congressional defense committees with respect to the waiver and the determination under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means any entity that does any work with the ,department of ,defense under a contract1 grant1 cooperative agreement1 or other federally awarded vehicle1 including an agreement authorized under section #djba or #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 a cooperative research and development agreement1 or a material transfer agreement4 7#b7 ,digital sequence ,the term digital sequence means a binary file or other digital representation containing symbols representing the identity1 order1 and any chemical modification for each position in a ,,dna1 ,,rna1 or protein molecule4 7#c7 ,foreign country of concern ,the term foreign country of concern has the meaning given that term in section #ajfab7;a7 of the ,research and ,development1 ,competition1 and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibba7;a774 7#d7 ,foreign entity of concern ,the term foreign entity of concern means-- 7,a7 a government entity of a foreign country of concern2 7,b7 a foreign person subject to the jurisdiction of1 or organized under the laws of1 a foreign country of concern2 or 7,c7 a foreign person owned1 directed1 or controlled by an entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 7#e7 ,synthetic ,,dna or ,,rna ,the term synthetic ,,dna or ,,rna means-- 7,a7 molecules that are constructed by joining nucleic acid molecules and can replicate in a living cell1 such as recombinant nucleic acids2 7,b7 nucleic acid molecules that are chemically or by other means synthesized1 including such molecules that are chemically or otherwise modified but can base pair with naturally occurring nucleic acid molecules1 such as synthetic nucleic acids2 or 7,c7 molecules that result from the replication or derivation of molecules described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 7#f7 ,synthetic protein ,the term synthetic protein means a non-naturally occurring sequence of amino acids1 including short sequences that may combine natural and non-natural amino acids4 #hhc4 ,reporting on contractor operations related to ,china 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require any entity entering into a covered contract with the ,department of ,defense to submit a report on the entity's operations related to ,china1 including-- 7#a7 sales revenue from ,china2 7#b7 profit attributable to its ,china business2 7#c7 assets held or located in ,china2 7#d7 liabilities associated with ,china business2 7#e7 investments in ,chinese entities2 7#f7 loans from ,chinese entities2 7#g7 the number of suppliers located in ,china down to the second tier of subcontracting2 and 7#h7 the number of ,chinese citizen employees1 whether located in ,china or elsewhere and including both regular and contract employees4 7b7 ,reporting to ,congress ,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 aggregating the information reported pursuant to subsection 7a74 7c7 ,covered contract defined ,in this section1 the term covered contract means a contract for a major defense acquisition program1 as that term is defined in section #dbja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hhd4 ,ensuring ,department of ,defense contractor compliance with disability hiring goals 7a7 ,in general ,for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct an audit of the compliance of the contractors of the ,department of ,defense with the #g-percent utilization goal for employment of qualified individuals with disabilities by contractors established by the ,office of ,federal ,contract ,compliance ,programs of the ,department of ,labor under section #ejc of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gic74 7b7 ,reports ,not later than #e months after the end of a fiscal year for which the ,secretary of ,defense was required to conduct an audit under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of such audit4 ,,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 positions with relevant experience in strategic planning1 economic planning and analysis1 or similar activities in the private sector1 another component of the ,department of ,defense1 or another ,federal agency4 7#c7 ,authority of ,director ,the ,director-- 7,a7 shall serve as a principal staff assistant to advise the ,secretary 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 7#d7 ,limitation on holding multiple offices ,the ,director may not hold any other office or title4 7c7 ,responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,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,j7 ,sponsoring or conducting regular tabletop exercises related to economic competition activities in order-- 7i7 to assess the economic impacts of decisions of the ,department of ,defense during crises and conflicts2 7ii7 to 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 7iii7 to 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,k7 ,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,l7 ,serving as the co-chair of the ,national ,security ,capital ,forum4 7,m7 ,regularly updating the ,national ,security ,council and relevant ,federal agencies with respect to the economic competition activities of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,no responsibility for negotiating equity investments ,the ,unit-- 7,a7 shall not be responsible for negotiating or executing any agreements related to-- 7i7 taking an equity interest in an entity2 or 7ii7 using debt instruments1 warrants1 options1 and other rights to acquire an equity interest in an entity2 and 7,b7 shall work with and through existing entities within the ,department established to negotiate and execute such agreements4 7d7 ,economic competition requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the requirements for economic competition activities developed and maintained by the ,unit under subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 may include requirements for-- 7,a7 access1 basing1 and overflight2 7,b7 countering mobilization of adversaries2 7,c7 countering modernization of adversaries2 7,d7 countering defense industrial base activities by adversaries2 7,e7 ensuring the access of the ,united ,states to critical materials and capabilities2 and 7,f7 such other matters as the ,director considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,consultations ,in developing requirements for economic competition activities under subsection 7c77#a77;,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 ,staffing ,in consultation with the ,secretary and the ,deputy ,secretary1 the ,director shall ensure-- 7#a7 staffing of the ,unit with individuals with relevant expertise and experience1 including a diversified mix of individuals with expertise in-- 7,a7 financial analysis2 7,b7 national security economics2 7,c7 intelligence analysis2 7,d7 international business or finance2 7,e7 campaign planning2 7,f7 military operations2 7,g7 supply chain planning or risk management2 and 7,h7 complex real estate or construction mega-projects2 and 7#b7 such individuals are vetted for and abide by conflict-of-interest regulations prescribed under subsection 7f7 specifically for the ,unit to protect the significantly sensitive nature of the economic data and decision-making conducted by staff of the ,unit4 7f7 ,conflict-of-interest regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7,a7 not later than ,july #a1 #bjbg1 interim conflict-of-interest regulations required by subsection 7e77#b7 applicable to the staff of the ,unit2 and 7,b7 not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbh1 final such regulations4 7#b7 ,updates ,the conflict-of-interest regulations prescribed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be updated not less frequently than once every three years4 7g7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,quarterly briefings ,not less frequently than quarterly1 the ,director shall provide to the ,secretary 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 7h7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to confer upon the ,director or the ,unit any new authority beyond planning1 coordinating1 and advising the ,department of ,defense with respect to economic competition activities4 7i7 ,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 ,personnel management authority ,section #djib7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ab7 ,economic ,defense ,unit ,the ,director of the ,economic ,defense ,unit may carry out a program of personnel management authority provided in subsection 7b7 in order to facilitate recruitment of eminent experts described in section #adi;a7e7 of this title4 4 7c7 ,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 7d7 ,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 ,extension of pilot program on capital assistance of ,office of ,strategic ,capital ,section #adi7;e77#i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjbh each place it appears and inserting #bjch4 #ijc4 ,requirement for professional code of conduct for certain ,department of ,defense positions 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,august #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a professional code of conduct for individuals serving in positions in the ,department of ,defense specified in subsection 7c71 or adopt or modify an existing code of conduct to apply to those positions1 to ensure that individuals in those positions have clear guidance on the ethics and standards governing their professional behavior4 7b7 ,elements ,in developing1 or adopting or modifying1 a code of conduct under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that the code-- 7#a7 reinforces the need for integrity1 competence1 diligence1 and exercise of care in professional judgment by individuals serving in positions specified in subsection 7c7 in all actions representing the ,united ,states ,government2 7#b7 ensures the integrity of decision-making by those individuals and of data generated by those individuals that affects global capital markets2 7#c7 requires those individuals to avoid any action that would potentially distort markets or lead to the perception of distorting or manipulating markets2 7#d7 requires those individuals to1 as representatives of the ,united ,states ,government1 take all care and caution to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest2 and 7#e7 ensures those individuals conduct thorough documentation of-- 7,a7 all actions taken by those individuals while serving in the positions specified in subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 all communication between those individuals and other government entities2 and 7,c7 all communication between those individuals and the private sector4 7c7 ,positions specified ,a position specified in this subsection is any position of an employee or contractor in any of the following components of the ,department of ,defense3 7#a7 ,the ,economic ,defense ,unit4 7#b7 ,the ,office of ,strategic ,capital4 7#c7 ,the ,office of ,expanded ,competition4 7#d7 ,the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy4 7d7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,september #ae1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees regarding-- 7#a7 the implementation of the code of conduct required by subsection 7a72 7#b7 the number of employees and contractors covered by that code2 and 7#c7 the process the ,department of ,defense will use to regulate breaches of that code4 #ijd4 ,redesignation of ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness2 reorganization of ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense 7a7 ,redesigation of ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness as ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,health ,affairs 7#a7 ,in general ,section #acf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,readiness and inserting ,health ,affairs2 and 7,b7 by striking and ,readiness each place it appears and inserting and ,health ,affairs4 7#b7 ,references ,any reference in any law or regulation to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness or the office of that ,under ,secretary shall1 on and after the effective date described in subsection 7d71 be deemed to be a reference to ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,health ,affairs or the office of that ,under ,secretary1 as the case may be4 7#c7 ,conforming amendments ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness each place it appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,health ,affairs2 and 7,b7 by striking ,under ,secretary for ,personnel and ,readiness each place it appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,health ,affairs4 7b7 ,reorganization of ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense 7#a7 ,establishment of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment and ,readiness 7,a7 ,establishment ,section #ach7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aj7 ,one of the ,assistant ,secretaries is the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment and ,readiness1 who shall report directly to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics4 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment and ,readiness shall serve as the principal advisor to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and the ,secretary of ,defense on all matters relating to the sustainment and readiness of the armed forces4 4 7,b7 ,responsibility for functions of ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense for ,sustainment and for ,readiness ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment and ,readiness shall exercise-- 7i7 all functions vested in the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including responsibility for logistics1 materiel readiness1 maintenance policy1 transportation1 and related sustainment activities2 and 7ii7 all functions transferred from the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,readiness under paragraph 7#c77;,b71 including responsibility for military readiness reporting1 readiness policy1 training support1 and related readiness activities4 7#b7 ,redesignation of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment1 within the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment 7as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act71 is redesignated as the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment and ,readiness1 as established by paragraph 7#aj7 of section #ach7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7,b7 ,references ,any reference in any law1 regulation1 guidance1 directive1 or other document to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment shall1 on and after the effective date described in subsection 7d71 be deemed to refer to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment and ,readiness4 7#c7 ,elimination of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,readiness 7,a7 ,in general ,the position of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,readiness within the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness 7as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act7 is eliminated4 7,b7 ,transfer of functions ,all functions1 duties1 powers1 and authorities of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,readiness are transferred to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment and ,readiness established by paragraph 7#aj7 of section #ach7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7,c7 ,references ,any reference in any law1 regulation1 guidance1 directive1 or other document to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,readiness shall1 on and after the effective date described in subsection 7d71 be deemed to refer to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment and ,readiness established by paragraph 7#aj7 of section #ach7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7#d7 ,establishment of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,housing1 ,personnel ,movement1 and ,travel ,policy ,section #ach7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by paragraph 7#a77;,a71 is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aa7 7,a7 ,one of the ,assistant ,secretaries is the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,housing1 ,personnel ,movement1 and ,travel ,policy1 who shall serve as a principal assistant secretary within the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,health ,affairs4 7,b7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,housing1 ,personnel ,movement1 and ,travel ,policy shall be appointed from among persons who have substantial experience in military housing1 personnel policy1 or related fields4 7,c7 ,subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,health ,affairs1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,housing1 ,personnel ,movement1 and ,travel ,policy shall have1 as the principal duties of the ,assistant ,secretary1 the overall supervision of the policy and programs of the ,department of ,defense relating to-- 7,d7 privatized military housing under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of this title1 including any privatized military family housing programs2 7,e7 unaccompanied personnel housing1 including the management1 oversight1 and policy for all unaccompanied housing programs of the ,department2 7,f7 travel regulations1 including policies and entitlements with respect to permanent changes of station and related travel programs2 7,g7 the ,defense ,travel ,management ,office and all ,department-wide travel management programs2 and 7,h7 the ,defense ,personal ,property ,program1 including the household goods and personally procured move programs4 4 7#e7 ,designation of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,housing1 ,personnel ,movement1 and ,travel ,policy ,chief ,housing ,officer 7,a7 ,in general ,section #bhea;a7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment and inserting the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,housing1 ,personnel ,movement1 and ,travel ,policy4 7,b7 ,transfer of ,chief ,housing ,officer functions ,all functions1 duties1 and authorities vested in the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment in the capacity of ,chief ,housing ,officer of the ,department of ,defense are transferred to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,housing1 ,personnel ,movement1 and ,travel ,policy established by paragraph 7#aa7 of section #ach7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#d74 7,c7 ,references ,any reference in any law1 regulation1 guidance1 directive1 or other document to the ,chief ,housing ,officer or to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment acting in the capacity of the ,chief ,housing ,officer shall1 on and after the effective date described in subsection 7d71 be deemed to refer to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,housing1 ,personnel ,movement1 and ,travel ,policy established by paragraph 7#aa7 of section #ach7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#d74 7c7 ,implementation ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a plan for implementing this section and the amendments made by this section2 and 7#b7 revise ,department of ,defense ,directive #eabd4jb 7relating to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness7 and any other relevant documents issued by the ,department in accordance with that plan4 7d7 ,effective date 7#a7 ,in general ,this section 7other than subsection 7c771 and the amendments made by this section1 shall take effect on ,january #bj1 #bjbi4 7#b7 ,authority for early implementation ,notwithstanding the effective date described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may implement any provision of or amendment made by this section before that effective date if the ,secretary determines that doing so is in the best interests of the ,department of ,defense4 #ije4 ,responsibility for cyber matters in ,office of ,secretary of ,defense 7a7 ,establishment of ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber1 ,information1 and ,networks 7#a7 ,office of secretary of defense ,section #aca7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,g7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber1 ,information1 and ,networks4 2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#h71 respectively4 7#b7 ,under secretary ,chapter #d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #acc;b the following3 #acc;c4 ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber1 ,information1 and ,networks 7a7 ,under secretary of defense ,there is an ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber1 ,information1 and ,networks1 appointed from civilian life by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 ,the ,under ,secretary shall be appointed from among persons who have an extensive background in management1 cyber operations1 information technology1 or related fields1 and have experience with managing complex programs or organizations4 ,a person may not be appointed as ,under ,secretary within seven years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of an armed force4 7b7 ,duties and powers ,subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,under ,secretary shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as the ,secretary may prescribe1 including-- 7#a7 serving as the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the authorities and responsibilities specified in section #adf of this title2 7#b7 serving as the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 with the authorities and responsibilities specified in section #adb of this title2 7#c7 establishing ,department of ,defense-wide policy1 strategy1 and investment priorities for the adoption and integration of artificial intelligence and data strategy and management capabilities1 including the development and implementation of a comprehensive data strategy to enable decision advantage across the ,department2 7#d7 establishing and enforcing ,department-wide cybersecurity policy1 standards1 and programs1 and the coordination of cybersecurity standards and policies with other ,federal agencies1 coalition partners1 and industry2 7#e7 providing strategic direction and policy for the information technology enterprise of the ,department1 including network modernization1 cloud adoption1 collaboration capabilities1 and the development1 fielding1 and scaling of digital services and software capabilities across the ,department2 and 7#f7 establishing policy and strategy for the recruitment1 development1 and retention of the cyber and information technology workforce of the ,department1 including the ,cyber ,excepted ,service and related workforce development programs4 7c7 ,precedence in department of defense 7#a7 ,precedence in matters of responsibility ,with regard to all matters for which the ,under ,secretary has responsibility by the direction of the ,secretary of ,defense or by law1 the ,under ,secretary takes precedence in the ,department of ,defense after the ,secretary and the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,precedence in other matters ,with regard to all matters other than the matters for which the ,under ,secretary has responsibility by the direction of the ,secretary or by law1 the ,under ,secretary takes precedence in the ,department of ,defense after the ,secretary1 the ,deputy ,secretary1 and the ,secretaries of the military departments4 7d7 ,organization of office of under secretary ,the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber1 ,information1 and ,networks shall consist of the following3 7#a7 ,an ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,networks1 ,infrastructure1 and ,enterprise ,software4 7#b7 ,an ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy4 7#c7 ,an ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,resources and ,forces4 7#d7 ,the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 who shall serve as the ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer and the ,chief ,data ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 and who shall report directly to the ,under ,secretary4 7#e7 ,the ,chief ,information ,security ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 who shall report directly to the ,under ,secretary4 4 7#c7 ,deputy under secretary ,section #acg;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking six and inserting seven2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,one of the ,deputy ,under ,secretaries is the ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber1 ,information1 and ,networks4 4 7#d7 ,assistant secretary ,section #ach of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking #bj and inserting #ba2 and 7,b7 by amending subsection 7b77#i7 to read as follows3 7#i7 ,one of the ,assistant ,secretaries is the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy4 ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall report directly to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber1 ,information1 and ,networks4 4 7b7 ,principal cyber advisor 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ade the following new section3 #adf4 ,principal ,cyber ,advisor and ,deputy ,principal ,cyber ,advisor 7a7 ,principal cyber advisor 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is a ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor shall do the following3 7,a7 ,subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,secretary of ,defense1 exercise authority1 direction1 and control over all cyber-peculiar administrative matters relating to the organization1 training1 and equipping of cyber forces across the military departments and the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7,b7 ,act as the principal civilian advisor to the ,secretary on all cyber matters1 including military cyber forces and activities4 7,c7 ,after the ,secretary and the ,deputy ,secretary1 serve as the principal cyber official within the senior management of the ,department of ,defense4 7,d7 ,execute overall integration of the activities of cyberspace operations forces1 including associated policy and operational considerations1 resources1 personnel1 technology development and transition1 and acquisition4 7,e7 ,develop1 assess1 and oversee the implementation of the cyber strategy of the ,department and execution of the cyber posture review of the ,department on behalf of the ,secretary4 7,f7 ,coordinate activities pursuant to subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c7 with the ,principal ,information ,operations ,advisor and other officials as determined by the ,secretary1 to ensure the integration of activities in support of cyber1 information technology1 information1 and electromagnetic spectrum operations4 7,g7 ,undertake such other matters relating to the cyberspace operations forces of the ,department as the ,secretary shall specify for the purposes of this subsection4 7#c7 ,cross-functional team ,consistent with section #iaa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note71 the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor shall-- 7,a7 integrate the cyber expertise and perspectives of appropriate organizations within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,joint ,staff1 the military departments1 the ,defense ,agencies1 the ,department of ,defense ,field ,activities1 and the combatant commands1 by establishing and maintaining a full-time cross-functional team of subject-matter experts from those organizations2 and 7,b7 select team members1 and designate a team leader1 from among those personnel nominated by the heads of such organizations4 7#d7 ,budget review 7,a7 ,transmittal of proposed budgets ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller71 shall require the ,secretaries of the military departments and the heads of the ,defense ,agencies with responsibilities associated with any activity specified in paragraph 7#b7 to transmit the proposed budget for such activities for a fiscal year and for the period covered by the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of this title for that fiscal year to the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor for review under subparagraph 7,b7 before submitting the proposed budget to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller74 7,b7 ,review of proposed budgets ,the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor shall review each proposed budget transmitted under subparagraph 7,a7 and1 not later than ,january #ca of the year preceding the fiscal year for which the budget is proposed1 shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense a report containing the comments of the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor with respect to all such proposed budgets1 together with the certification of the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor regarding whether each proposed budget is adequate4 7,c7 ,report required ,not later than ,march #ca of each year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report specifying each proposed budget that the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor did not certify to be adequate4 ,the report of the ,secretary shall include the following matters3 7i7 ,a discussion of the actions that the ,secretary proposes to take1 together with any recommended legislation that the ,secretary considers appropriate1 to address the inadequacy of the proposed budgets specified in the report4 7ii7 ,any additional comments that the ,secretary considers appropriate regarding the inadequacy of the proposed budgets4 7b7 ,senior military advisor for cyber policy and deputy principal cyber advisor 7#a7 ,advisor 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,joint ,staff1 designate an officer within the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy to serve within that ,office as the ,senior ,military ,advisor for ,cyber ,policy1 and concurrently1 as the ,deputy ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,officers eligible for designation ,the officer designated pursuant to this paragraph shall be designated from among commissioned regular officers of the armed forces in a general or flag officer grade who are qualified for designation4 7,c7 ,grade ,the officer designated pursuant to this paragraph shall have the grade of major general or rear admiral 7upper half7 while serving in that position1 without vacating the officer's permanent grade4 7#b7 ,scope of positions 7,a7 ,in general ,the officer designated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 is each of the following3 7i7 ,the ,senior ,military ,advisor for ,cyber ,policy to the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor4 7ii7 ,the ,deputy ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,b7 ,direction and control and reporting ,in carrying out duties under this section1 the officer designated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of1 and shall report directly to1 the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor4 7#c7 ,duties 7,a7 ,duties as senior military advisor for cyber policy ,the duties of the officer designated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 as ,senior ,military ,advisor for ,cyber ,policy are as follows3 7i7 ,to serve as the principal military advisor on military cyber forces and military cyber activities to the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor4 7ii7 ,to assess and advise the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor on aspects of policy relating to activities of cyberspace operations forces1 resources1 personnel1 cyber force readiness1 cyber workforce development1 and defense of ,department of ,defense networks4 7iii7 ,to advocate1 in consultation with the ,joint ,staff1 and senior officers of the armed forces and the combatant commands1 for consideration of military issues within the ,office of the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor1 including coordination and synchronization of activities of cyberspace operations forces4 7,b7 ,duties as deputy principal cyber advisor ,the duties of the officer designated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 as ,deputy ,principal ,cyber ,advisor are as follows3 7i7 ,to synchronize1 coordinate1 and oversee implementation of the cyber strategy of the ,department of ,defense and other relevant policy and planning4 7ii7 ,to advise the ,secretary of ,defense on cyber programs1 projects1 and activities of the ,department1 including with respect to policy1 training1 resources1 personnel1 manpower1 and acquisitions and technology4 7iii7 ,to oversee implementation of ,department policy and operational directives on cyber programs1 projects1 and activities1 including with respect to resources1 personnel1 manpower1 and acquisitions and technology4 7iv7 ,to assist in the overall supervision of military cyber activities relating to offensive missions4 7v7 ,to assist in the overall supervision of ,department defensive cyber operations1 including activities of component-level cybersecurity service providers and the integration of such activities with activities of the ,cyber ,mission ,force4 7vi7 ,to advise senior leadership of the ,department on1 and advocate for1 investment in capabilities to execute ,department missions in and through cyberspace4 7vii7 ,to identify shortfalls in capabilities to conduct ,department missions in and through cyberspace1 and make recommendations on addressing such shortfalls in the ,program ,budget ,review process4 7viii7 ,to coordinate and consult with stakeholders in the cyberspace domain across the ,department in order to identify other issues on cyberspace for the attention of senior leadership of the ,department4 7ix7 ,on behalf of the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor1 to lead the cross-functional team established pursuant to subsection 7a77#c7 in order to synchronize and coordinate activities of cyberspace operations forces of the ,department4 7c7 ,cyberspace operations forces defined ,in this section1 the term cyberspace operations forces means the military1 civilian1 and contractor personnel of the ,department of ,defense in any component of the ,department of ,defense organized1 trained1 and equipped to plan1 conduct1 or enable offensive cyberspace operations1 defensive cyberspace operations1 and ,department of ,defense information network operations1 as designated by the ,secretary of ,defense4 4 7#b7 ,conforming repeals ,section #cib;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the section heading and inserting the following3 #cib;a4 ,cyber governance structures on military cyber force matters 2 7,b7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b72 7,c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7a72 7,d7 in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7a71 as redesignated-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking military cyberspace operations forces and inserting cyberspace operations forces2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking military cyberspace operations and inserting activities of cyberspace operations forces2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,cyberspace operations forces defined ,in this section1 the term cyberspace operations forces has the meaning given that term in section #adf of this title4 4 7#c7 ,transfer of functions1 personnel1 assets1 and obligations ,all functions1 personnel1 assets1 and obligations of the ,department of ,defense ,chief ,information ,officer and the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department of ,defense are transferred to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber1 ,information1 and ,networks4 7#d7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,special operations command ,section #afg;b7d77#b77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #cib;a7a7 and inserting section #adf7;a74 7,b7 ,funding assessments for zero trust strategy1 principles1 and a model architecture ,section #aebh7;e77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 is amended by striking section #cib;a7c77#d7 and inserting section #cib;a7a77#d74 7c7 ,merger of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,critical ,technologies and ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,mission ,capabilities 7#a7 ,consolidation required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall consolidate the positions of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,critical ,technologies and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,mission ,capabilities into a single position1 to be known as the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,critical ,technologies and ,mission ,capabilities4 7#b7 ,transfer of functions ,all functions1 personnel1 assets1 and obligations of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,critical ,technologies and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,mission ,capabilities are transferred to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,critical ,technologies and ,mission ,capabilities established pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,references ,any reference in any law1 regulation1 guidance1 instruction1 or other document of the ,federal ,government to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,critical ,technologies or the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,mission ,capabilities shall be deemed to refer to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,critical ,technologies and ,mission ,capabilities4 7d7 ,executive ,schedule ,level ,,iii ,section #ecad of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 the following3 ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber1 ,information1 and ,networks4 4 7e7 ,executive ,schedule ,level ,,iv ,section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code is amended by inserting after ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 the following3 ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber1 ,information1 and ,networks4 4 7f7 ,effective date ,subsections 7a7 through 7e71 and the amendments made by those subsections1 shall take effect on ,january #bj1 #bjbi4 7g7 ,report required ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on how the ,department of ,defense intends to execute the amendments made by subsections 7a7 through 7e7 that includes-- 7#a7 a proposed organizational chart that includes the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense1 the ,defense ,agencies1 the ,department of ,defense ,field ,activities1 and other offices under the new organizational structure2 and 7#b7 any recommendations the ,secretary considers appropriate to improve the organizational structure of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 ,b ,combatant ,commands #iaa4 ,unified combatant command for ,africa ,chapter #f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #afh4 ,unified combatant command for ,africa 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,with the advice and assistance of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,president1 through the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall establish under section #afa of this title a unified combatant command for activities of the ,department of ,defense in ,africa 7in this section referred to as the ,united ,states ,africa ,command74 7#b7 ,the principal mission of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command is to direct1 synchronize1 and coordinate military planning1 operations1 and security cooperation to defend and advance the national interests of the ,united ,states with respect to ,africa in collaboration with international partners4 7b7 ,assignment of forces ,active and reserve forces of the armed forces shall be assigned to the ,united ,states ,africa ,command through the ,global ,force ,management ,process1 as approved by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,grade of commander ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command shall hold the grade of general or1 in the case of an officer of the ,navy1 admiral while serving in that position1 without vacating that officer's permanent grade4 ,the ,commander of such ,command shall be appointed to that grade by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 for service in that position4 7d7 ,authority of combatant commander ,in addition to the authority prescribed in section #afd7;c7 of this title1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command shall be responsible for1 and shall have the authority to conduct1 all affairs of such ,command relating to planning1 operations1 and security cooperation activities of the ,department of ,defense in ,africa4 4 #iab4 ,unified combatant command for the ,middle ,east and ,central ,asia ,chapter #f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #iaa1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #afh;a4 ,unified combatant command for the ,middle ,east and ,central ,asia 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,with the advice and assistance of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,president1 through the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall establish under section #afa of this title a unified combatant command for activities of the ,department of ,defense in the central region 7in this section referred to as the ,united ,states ,central ,command74 7#b7 ,the principal mission of the ,united ,states ,central ,command is to direct1 synchronize1 and coordinate military planning1 operations1 and security cooperation to defend and advance national interests of the ,united ,states with respect to the central region in collaboration with international partners4 7b7 ,assignment of forces ,active and reserve forces of the armed forces shall be assigned to the ,united ,states ,central ,command through the ,global ,force ,management ,process1 as approved by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,grade of commander ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,central ,command shall hold the grade of general or1 in the case of an officer of the ,navy1 admiral while serving in that position1 without vacating that officer's permanent grade4 ,the ,commander of such ,command shall be appointed to that grade by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 for service in that position4 7d7 ,authority of combatant commander ,in addition to the authority prescribed in section #afd7;c7 of this title1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,central ,command shall be responsible for1 and shall have the authority to conduct1 all affairs of such ,command relating to planning1 operations1 and security cooperation activities of the ,department of ,defense in the central region4 7e7 ,central region defined ,in this section1 the term central region means the region comprising the ,middle ,east1 including ,egypt1 and ,central ,asia4 4 #iac4 ,unified combatant command for ,europe ,chapter #f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #iab1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #afh;b4 ,unified combatant command for ,europe 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,with the advice and assistance of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,president1 through the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall establish under section #afa of this title a unified combatant command for activities of the ,department of ,defense in ,europe 7in this section referred to as the ,united ,states ,european ,command74 7#b7 ,the principal mission of the ,united ,states ,european ,command is to direct1 synchronize1 and coordinate military planning1 operations1 and security cooperation to defend and advance national interests of the ,united ,states with respect to ,europe in collaboration with international partners4 7b7 ,assignment of forces ,active and reserve forces of the armed forces shall be assigned to the ,united ,states ,european ,command through the ,global ,force ,management ,process1 as approved by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,grade of commander ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command shall hold the grade of general or1 in the case of an officer of the ,navy1 admiral while serving in that position1 without vacating that officer's permanent grade4 ,the ,commander of such ,command shall be appointed to that grade by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 for service in that position4 7d7 ,authority of combatant commander ,in addition to the authority prescribed in section #afd7;c7 of this title1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command shall be responsible for1 and shall have the authority to conduct1 all affairs of such ,command relating to planning1 operations1 and security cooperation activities of the ,department of ,defense in ,europe4 4 #iad4 ,unified combatant command for ,north ,america ,chapter #f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #iac1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #afh;c4 ,unified combatant command for ,north ,america 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,with the advice and assistance of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,president1 through the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall establish under section #afa of this title a unified combatant command for activities of the ,department of ,defense in ,north ,america 7in this section referred to as the ,united ,states ,northern ,command74 7#b7 ,the principal missions of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command are-- 7,a7 to direct1 synchronize1 and coordinate military planning1 operations1 and security cooperation to defend and advance national interests of the ,united ,states with respect to ,north ,america in collaboration with international partners2 and 7,b7 to plan1 organize1 and execute missions relating to homeland defense and defense support for civil authorities4 7#c7 ,the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command includes ,canada1 the ,united ,states1 ,mexico1 ,greenland1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 the ,british ,virgin ,islands1 ,puerto ,rico1 the ,bahamas1 and ,turks and ,caicos ,islands4 7b7 ,assignment of forces ,active and reserve forces of the armed forces shall be assigned to the ,united ,states ,northern ,command through the ,global ,force ,management ,process1 as approved by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,grade of commander ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command shall hold the grade of general or1 in the case of an officer of the ,navy1 admiral while serving in that position1 without vacating that officer's permanent grade4 ,the ,commander of such ,command shall be appointed to that grade by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 for service in that position4 7d7 ,authority of combatant commander ,in addition to the authority prescribed in section #afd7;c7 of this title1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command shall be responsible for1 and shall have the authority to conduct1 all affairs of such ,command relating to planning1 operations1 and security cooperation activities of the ,department of ,defense in ,north ,america4 4 #iae4 ,unified combatant command for ,central ,america1 ,south ,america1 and the ,caribbean ,chapter #f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #iad1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #afh;d4 ,unified combatant command for ,central ,america1 ,south ,america1 and the ,caribbean 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,with the advice and assistance of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,president1 through the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall establish under section #afa of this title a unified combatant command for activities of the ,department of ,defense in ,central ,america1 ,south ,america1 and the ,caribbean 7in this section referred to as the ,united ,states ,southern ,command74 7#b7 ,the principal mission of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command is to direct1 synchronize1 and coordinate military planning1 operations1 and security cooperation to defend and advance national interests of the ,united ,states with respect to ,central ,america1 ,south ,america1 and the ,caribbean in collaboration with international partners4 7b7 ,assignment of forces ,active and reserve forces of the armed forces shall be assigned to the ,united ,states ,southern ,command through the ,global ,force ,management ,process1 as approved by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,grade of commander ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command shall hold the grade of general or1 in the case of an officer of the ,navy1 admiral while serving in that position1 without vacating that officer's permanent grade4 ,the ,commander of such ,command shall be appointed to that grade by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 for service in that position4 7d7 ,authority of combatant commander ,in addition to the authority prescribed in section #afd7;c7 of this title1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command shall be responsible for1 and shall have the authority to conduct1 all affairs of such ,command relating to planning1 operations1 and security cooperation activities of the ,department of ,defense in ,central ,america1 ,south ,america1 and the ,caribbean4 4 #iaf4 ,unified combatant command for the ,indo-,pacific ,region ,chapter #f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #iae1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #afh;e4 ,unified combatant command for the ,indo-,pacific region 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,with the advice and assistance of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,president1 through the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall establish under section #afa of this title a unified combatant command for activities of the ,department of ,defense in the ,indo-,pacific region 7in this section referred to as the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command74 7#b7 ,the principal mission of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command is to direct1 synchronize1 and coordinate military planning1 operations1 and security cooperation to defend and advance national interests of the ,united ,states with respect to the ,indo-,pacific region in collaboration with international partners4 7b7 ,assignment of forces ,active and reserve forces of the armed forces shall be assigned to the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command through the ,global ,force ,management ,process1 as approved by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,grade of commander ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command shall hold the grade of general or1 in the case of an officer of the ,navy1 admiral while serving in that position1 without vacating that officer's permanent grade4 ,the ,commander of such ,command shall be appointed to that grade by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 for service in that position4 7d7 ,authority of combatant commander ,in addition to the authority prescribed in section #afd7;c7 of this title1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command shall be responsible for1 and shall have the authority to conduct1 all affairs of such ,command relating to planning1 operations1 and security cooperation activities of the ,department of ,defense in the ,indo-,pacific region4 4 #iag4 ,establishment of ,united ,states ,robotic and ,autonomous ,systems ,command ,chapter #f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #afg the following new section3 #afg;a4 ,unified combatant command for robotic and autonomous systems 7a7 ,establishment ,with the advice and assistance of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,president1 through the ,secretary of ,defense1 may establish under section #afa of this title a unified combatant command for robotic and autonomous systems1 to be known as the ,united ,states ,robotic and ,autonomous ,systems ,command 7in this section referred to as ,,rascom74 7b7 ,mission 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to the authority prescribed in section #afd7;c7 of this title1 if ,,rascom is established under subsection 7a71 the ,commander of ,,rascom shall be responsible for1 and have the authority to conduct1 all functions relating to robotic and autonomous systems assigned by the ,secretary of ,defense1 including force generation1 joint training1 interoperability1 doctrine development1 and operational employment through other combatant commands4 7#b7 ,exclusions ,the ,commander of ,,rascom shall not be responsible for-- 7,a7 space systems2 7,b7 autonomous cyber capabilities2 7,c7 nuclear command1 control1 and communications systems2 7,d7 integrated air and missile defense sensing2 or 7,e7 ,integrated ,tactical ,warning and ,attack ,assessment capabilities4 7c7 ,service component commands and force generation 7#a7 ,establishment ,if ,,rascom is established under subsection 7a71 the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,air ,force shall each establish a service component command under ,,rascom to support force generation1 organization1 training1 and equipping of forces for robotic and autonomous systems operations4 7#b7 ,career paths and training pipelines 7,a7 ,in general ,each service component command established under paragraph 7#a7 shall include dedicated career paths1 military occupational specialties 7or equivalent ratings71 promotion tracks1 and training pipelines for personnel assigned to robotic and autonomous systems duties4 7,b7 ,inclusion in manpower reports ,if ,,rascom is established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments concerned1 shall ensure that the career paths1 specialties1 tracks1 and pipelines described in subparagraph 7,a7 are integrated into the personnel management systems of the respective armed forces and reported in the annual manpower reports required under section #aae;a of this title4 7d7 ,subordinate unified commands ,if ,,rascom is established under subsection 7a71 the ,commander of ,,rascom shall establish subordinate unified commands to operate under the operational control of each geographic combatant command or other combatant command identified by the ,secretary of ,defense for the purpose of integrating robotic and autonomous systems capabilities into theater operations4 ,such subordinate unified commands shall be funded and resourced through ,,rascom4 7e7 ,limitation on exercise of command authority 7#a7 ,in general ,if ,,rascom is established under subsection 7a71 the ,commander of ,,rascom may not command or exercise operational control over operations or forces within the area of responsibility of any other combatant command unless-- 7,a7 the combatant commander of that command transfers operational control to the ,commander of ,,rascom2 or 7,b7 specifically directed by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense under section #afb or #afd of this title4 7f7 ,joint subordinate unified command ,if ,,rascom is established under subsection 7a71 the ,commander of ,,rascom shall establish a joint subordinate unified command to be responsible for-- 7#a7 generating requirements for robotic and autonomous systems2 7#b7 ensuring interoperability and establishing standards across the joint force2 7#c7 planning and conducting joint exercises and training2 7#d7 developing tactics1 techniques1 and procedures2 7#e7 exercising special test and evaluation authorities for acquisition projects as provided in subsection 7h72 and 7#f7 establishing standards for human systems integration in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs and the ,surgeons ,general of the military departments4 7g7 ,operational test and evaluation authority 7#a7 ,in general ,if ,,rascom is established under subsection 7a71 the ,commander of ,,rascom shall-- 7,a7 serve as the principal operational test and evaluation functional authority for all programs involving robotic and autonomous systems2 and 7,b7 in that capacity-- 7i7 determine operational effectiveness and operational suitability2 and 7ii7 have authority to designate and establish test ranges1 develop test plans1 and issue independent reports on such programs4 7#b7 ,exclusion of programs on oversight list of ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the oversight responsibilities of the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation with respect to programs on the oversight list of the ,director4 7h7 ,limited acquisition authority 7#a7 ,in general ,if ,,rascom is established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may delegate contracting authorities to the ,commander of ,,rascom sufficient to enable the ,commander-- 7,a7 subject to paragraph 7#b71 to procure limited quantities of robotic and autonomous systems equipment and associated capabilities 7including unmanned platforms1 attritable systems1 swarms1 mission kits1 and related artificial intelligence-enabled autonomy1 command and control1 and counter-unmanned systems7 for experimental1 test and evaluation1 rapid prototyping1 and initial fielding purposes2 and 7,b7 to procure1 operate1 and sustain robotic and autonomous systems equipment and capabilities that one or more military departments have included in a marketplace1 catalog1 or other pre-priced contracting vehicle with established pricing and agreed-upon terms and conditions4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,commander may not enter into a contract under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 to procure robotic and autonomous systems equipment and associated capabilities the cost of which exceeds #bj1jjj1jjj4 7i7 ,major force program 7#a7 ,in general ,if ,,rascom is established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and maintain a separate major force program category for ,,rascom in-- 7,a7 the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of this title2 and 7,b7 all budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the budget of the ,department of ,defense for a fiscal year 7as submitted to ,congress with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca74 7#b7 ,requirements for budget justification materials ,if ,,rascom is established under subsection 7a71 the major force program category for ,,rascom required by paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be presented distinctly in the budget justification materials described in paragraph 7#a77;,b72 and 7,b7 include all resources required for the force generation1 training1 equipping1 and sustainment of robotic and autonomous systems capabilities4 7j7 ,reporting requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,if ,,rascom is established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbg1 and annually thereafter for the following five fiscal years1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation and status of ,,rascom4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the establishment and manning of ,,rascom1 each service component command1 and the subordinate unified commands1 including timelines for full operational capability4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the status of dedicated career paths1 training pipelines1 and force generation activities across the armed forces4 7,c7 ,a summary of interoperability standards1 tactics1 techniques1 and procedures developed1 and joint exercises conducted4 7,d7 ,an evaluation of ,,rascom's performance as the operational test and evaluation functional authority1 including any recommendations for adjustments to the exception for major defense acquisition programs on the oversight list of the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation4 7,e7 ,a detailed accounting of resources allocated through the major force program established under subsection 7i71 including any challenges in execution or service equities4 7,f7 ,any other matters the ,secretary determines appropriate1 including recommendations for legislative changes to improve the effectiveness of ,,rascom4 7k7 ,robotic and autonomous systems defined ,in this section1 the term robotic and autonomous systems includes unmanned aerial1 maritime1 ground1 and subsurface platforms1 attritable systems1 swarms1 and associated artificial intelligence-enabled autonomy and counter-unmanned systems capabilities4 4 ,c ,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters #iba4 ,organization of responsibilities relating to unmanned systems 7a7 ,department of the ,navy requirements 7#a7 ,plan for consolidation of responsibilities ,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 plan to consolidate the responsibilities for generating1 organizing1 training1 and equipping all unmanned systems in the ,department of the ,navy 7other than ,group #d and ,group #e unmanned aerial systems7 under a single accountable official for integrating ,marine ,corps stand-in forces and ,navy hedge forces with unmanned systems across all domains4 7#b7 ,plan for reorganization of ,office of ,chief of ,naval ,operations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief of ,naval ,operations shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the reorganization of the ,office of the ,chief of ,naval ,operations1 including an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of-- 7,a7 disestablishing the ,director for ,integrated ,warfare 7,,opnav ,n#i;,i72 7,b7 the establishment of a dedicated resource sponsor for robotic autonomous systems with full programming1 budgeting1 and acquisition oversight responsibilities for all unmanned systems 7excluding ,group #d and ,group #e unmanned aerial systems72 and 7,c7 alignment of programs and budget line items between that ,office and the portfolio acquisition executives4 7b7 ,department of the ,air ,force requirements ,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 plan to consolidate the responsibilities for generating1 organizing1 training1 and equipping ,group #a through ,group #c unmanned aerial systems or runway-independent unmanned systems associated with ,mission ,area #a under a single accountable official for unmanned systems requirements1 doctrine1 and force generation4 7c7 ,joint ,working ,group within the ,requirements and ,resourcing ,alignment ,board 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,requirements and ,resourcing ,alignment ,board shall include a joint working group on robotic autonomous systems4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,the working group established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be responsible for integrating investment strategies1 identifying cross-service efficiencies1 and providing recommendations to the ,board with respect to robotic autonomous systems priorities4 7#c7 ,report required ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,board shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the working group established under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,unmanned aerial systems groups defined ,in this section1 the terms ,group #a1 ,group #b1 ,group #c1 ,group #d1 and ,group #e1 with respect to unmanned aerial systems1 have the meanings given those terms in ,joint ,publication #c-cj1 entitled ,joint ,air ,operations and dated ,july #be1 #bjai1 or a successor publication4 #ibb4 ,composition of cross-functional team for emerging threat relating to anomalous health incidents2 reports 7a7 ,team composition ,subsection 7c7 of section #iaj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and composition after leadership2 7#b7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,leadership ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,composition ,at a minimum1 the cross-functional team shall be staffed by at least one full-time employee designated by each of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy4 7,b7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness4 7,c7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 7,d7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7,e7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency4 7,f7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency4 7,g7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency4 4 7b7 ,quarterly reports ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and reports after ,briefings2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,quarterly reports ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbg1 and every #ij days thereafter until ,march #a1 #bjcj1 the head of the cross-functional team shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following3 7,a7 ,a description of any activities carried out to fulfill the duties specified in subsection 7b7 during the #ij-;day period preceding submission of the report4 7,b7 ,a description of any organizational updates to the team1 including the status of employees assigned to the team under subsection 7c77#b74 7,c7 ,the number of anomalous health incidents reported during the #ij-;day period preceding submission of the report1 and the date and location of each such incident4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the status of funding1 by fiscal year1 for research described in subsection 7b77#b7 and a description of the topics covered by such research4 4 #ibc4 ,comptroller ,general review of ,anomalous ,health ,incidents ,cross-,functional ,team 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of the ,anomalous ,health ,incidents ,cross-,functional ,team of the ,department of ,defense established under section #iaj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note7 7in this section referred to as the cross-functional team74 7b7 ,elements ,the review required by subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,the activities of the cross-functional team conducted in fulfillment of each of the duties under section #iaj7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note71 during the period beginning on ,february #a1 #bjbd1 and ending on ,february #a1 #bjbf4 7#b7 ,the composition and resourcing of the cross-functional team during that period1 including increases or decreases in the number of assigned or detailed personnel4 7#c7 ,any findings by the cross-functional team regarding the causes and sources of anomalous health incidents1 including identification of any individuals1 entities1 capabilities1 or phenomena to which such incidents may plausibly be attributed4 7#d7 ,the decision-making process and justification for the transfer of the cross-functional team from the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy to the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#e7 ,support provided to the cross-functional team by the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,national ,security ,agency1 the ,national ,ground ,intelligence ,center1 and other elements of the defense intelligence enterprise since the establishment of the cross-functional team4 7#f7 ,recommendations for clarifying or strengthening the duties of the cross-functional team under section #iaj7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb4 7#g7 ,any other matters the ,comptroller ,general considers relevant4 7c7 ,briefing and results ,the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 brief the congressional defense committees1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives on the review conducted under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 provide the final results of the review to those committees in a format1 and at a time1 mutually agreed upon by those committees and the ,comptroller ,general4 #ibd4 ,establishment of ,center for the ,study of the ,national ,guard ,chapter #a of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aaf4 ,center for the ,study of the ,national ,guard 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 shall establish a center1 to be known as the ,center for the ,study of the ,national ,guard 7in this section referred to as the ,center71 at an appropriate academic institution that-- 7#a7 maintains an established relationship with the ,national ,guard ,bureau2 7#b7 possesses a strong academic program in military history2 and 7#c7 is situated in proximity to a major installation of the ,national ,guard4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,center shall-- 7#a7 serve as the principal repository for historical documents1 oral histories1 and other records related to the ,national ,guard2 7#b7 conduct research1 analysis1 and educational programs related to the history1 evolution1 and operational contributions of the ,national ,guard2 7#c7 facilitate outreach efforts to increase public awareness of the role of the ,national ,guard in national defense and domestic response operations2 and 7#d7 support the ,department of ,defense in shaping policy decisions and strategic planning related to operations of the ,national ,guard carried out under this title4 7c7 ,collaboration and support ,the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau may-- 7#a7 collaborate with the ,center in the collection1 preservation1 and dissemination of information about the history of the ,national ,guard2 7#b7 provide historical documents1 records1 and resources to support the research and archival efforts of the ,center2 and 7#c7 facilitate joint initiatives between the ,national ,guard ,bureau and the ,center to enhance historical preservation1 education1 and public awareness4 7d7 ,public-private partnership ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to establish and maintain the ,center as a public-private partnership to minimize costs to the ,federal ,government4 4 #ibe4 ,civil-,military ,coordination ,center 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary of ,defense may maintain and continue to operate1 until ,december #ca1 #bjbg1 the ,civil-,military ,coordination ,center established by the ,secretary before the date of the enactment of this ,act 7in this section referred to as the ,center71 as-- 7#a7 an implementation body for the ,board of ,peace that oversees the implementation of the ,comprehensive ,plan to ,end the ,gaza ,conflict1 dated ,september #bi1 #bjbe2 and 7#b7 a joint civil-military coordination body within the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,plan for continuing operations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a plan detailing the requirements for the ,center to serve as a joint civil-military coordination body within the ,department of ,defense for activities related to ,israel and the territory of the ,gaza ,strip in order to support the planning and coordination of civil-military activities relating to security1 stabilization1 and reconstruction efforts in ,gaza4 7#b7 ,goals ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall have the goals of ensuring-- 7,a7 the complete and permanent disarmament of ,hamas2 7,b7 the permanent exclusion of leaders and members of ,hamas from governance at every administrative level2 7,c7 the elimination of access by ,hamas to financial and material resources1 including by preventing ,hamas and its affiliates from diverting or exploiting humanitarian aid2 and 7,d7 training an international stabilization force4 7#c7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall address the following with respect to the ,center3 7,a7 ,the mission structure and organization of the ,center4 7,b7 ,the number and rank of ,united ,states personnel required to operate the ,center4 7,c7 ,the responsibilities of the director of the ,center4 7,d7 ,the relationship of the ,center to the ,board of ,peace and relevant allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,the funding that would be required from the ,united ,states to operate the ,center and implement the goals described in paragraph 7#b74 7,f7 ,the number of personnel operating out of the ,center as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,g7 ,the roles and responsibilities of the ,center as of such date of enactment with respect to-- 7i7 enforcing the ceasefire in ,gaza2 7ii7 coordinating the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the people of ,gaza2 and 7iii7 coordination with the ,government of ,israel and any ,palestinian entities4 7,h7 ,the goals of the coordination described in subparagraph 7,g77iii74 7,i7 ,the level of support provided1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 to the ,international ,stabilization ,force1 including activities1 mission objectives1 and ,united ,states personnel involved4 7,j7 ,the level of support provided1 as of such date of enactment1 for the generation of ,palestinian security forces1 including activities1 mission objectives1 and ,united ,states personnel involved4 7,k7 ,the feasibility of permanently authorizing the ,center4 7c7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,central ,command1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services ,committees of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the ,center that includes the following3 7,a7 ,the number of members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to the ,center4 7,b7 ,the number of members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to the ,international ,stabilization ,force mission4 7,c7 ,a statement of any casualties among employees or contractors of the ,united ,states ,government assigned to the ,center during the year preceding submission of the report4 7,d7 ,a list of all the governmental1 nongovernmental1 and private sector stakeholder partners of the ,center4 7,e7 ,the number of humanitarian aid trucks and cumulative metric tons of supplies that have entered ,gaza from entry points originating in ,egypt and ,israel1 respectively1 including1 to the extent feasible1 the following information3 7i7 ,the weight or volume of cooking gas or oil1 engine oil1 shelter materials1 and materials that support the production or distribution of fresh water that have entered ,gaza1 disaggregated by category and operator4 7ii7 ,the weight or volume of medical supplies by type1 including medications1 vaccines1 and equipment that have entered ,gaza1 disaggregated by category and operator4 7iii7 ,the weight or volume of food stuffs by type1 including fresh produce1 meat1 and dry staple goods that have entered ,gaza1 disaggregated by category and operator4 7iv7 ,an accounting by weight or volume and type of humanitarian assistance goods and supplies that have not been permitted into ,gaza and the rationale for not permitting such goods and supplies into ,gaza4 7v7 ,an assessment of-- 7,i7 whether ,hamas has in any way interfered with the distribution of the items described in any of clauses 7i7 through 7iv72 and 7,,ii7 an assessment of the extent to which ,hamas has profited1 or attempted to profit1 from the distribution1 or planned distribution1 of those items4 7,f7 ,an identification of the general officer who is in operational command of ,international ,stabilization ,force and the country of which that officer is a citizen4 7,g7 ,an assessment of whether the ,international ,stabilization ,force operates under a multinational1 coalition1 or other framework4 7,h7 ,a description of the primary objectives and mission sets of the ,international ,stabilization ,force4 7,i7 ,an assessment of the extent to which the ,international ,stabilization ,force is participating in the disarmament of ,hamas4 7,j7 ,a map showing the deployment of the ,international ,stabilization ,force within ,gaza and the areas it controls4 7,k7 ,an explanation of the rules of engagement of the ,international ,stabilization ,force4 7,l7 ,a description of the nature of the relationship of the ,international ,stabilization ,force with the ,palestinian police force or forces4 7#b7 ,form ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #ibf4 ,modifications to unmanned aircraft system definitions for ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force #dja ,section #aii7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting detecting1 identifying1 monitoring1 tracking1 after safely2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7,a7 after 7#c72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,the term unmanned aircraft system includes a control station that enables control of an unmanned aircraft4 4 #ibg4 ,maximizing funding efficiency for homeland defense ,section #aii of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#h72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following new paragraph 7#g73 7#g7 ,identify interagency initiatives and available funding that are aligned with all applicable responsibilities of the ,task ,force for low-altitude airspace security aligned with covered facilities or assets 7as defined in section #acj;i of this title7 and any other initiatives the ,director considers appropriate4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 to appropriately coordinate the funding and integration priorities of the ,task ,force with the architecture development1 capability requirements1 and implementation of ,golden ,dome for ,america to enhance alignment on the defense of the ,united ,states against next-generation aerial attacks1 including by small unmanned aircraft from peer1 near-peer1 and rogue adversaries2 and 4 #ibh4 ,prohibition on the reduction of funding for foreign language training for members of the ,armed ,forces ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg may be obligated or expended by the ,department of ,defense to terminate1 replace1 reduce1 or prepare to terminate1 replace1 or reduce a program of foreign language1 regional expertise1 and cultural capability training or instruction until #ij days after the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the congressional defense committees a certification that the ,department of ,defense has attained a high rate of readiness1 as tracked in the ,do,d ,language ,readiness ,index1 for any foreign languages and related competencies identified on ,,dod ,strategic ,language ,lists4 #ibi4 ,records retention requirement 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that all records related to ,united ,states maritime strikes in the ,caribbean and the ,eastern ,pacific are retained by the ,department of ,defense1 including the following records3 7#a7 ,strike videos4 7#b7 ,investigative documents4 7#c7 ,after action reports4 7#d7 ,aircrew debriefing reports4 7#e7 ,chat log communications immediately preceding1 during1 or immediately after strikes4 7#f7 ,written concepts of operation4 7#g7 ,execute orders4 7#h7 ,legal opinions4 7b7 ,retention and transfer to ,,nara ,records retained under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall be retained in accordance with all otherwise applicable provisions of law relating to retention and archiving of records1 including chapters #bi1 #ca1 #cc1 and #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 and subchapter ,b of chapter ,,xii of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or successor regulations2 and 7#b7 may be transferred to the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration in accordance with such provisions of law4 ,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 #bjbg 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 ,department of ,defense financial statement audit readiness1 reporting relief1 and related reforms 7a7 ,cessation and reinstatement of certain reporting requirements 7#a7 ,cessation ,the reporting requirements specified in paragraph 7#b7 shall not apply upon the issuance of an unmodified audit opinion on the consolidated financial statements of the ,department of ,defense1 including the military departments and other reporting entities defined by the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#b7 ,covered reporting requirements ,the reporting requirements referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are the following3 7,a7 ,the requirement to submit a report and provide briefings under section #bdj;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that all other requirements of such section shall continue to apply4 7,b7 ,the requirement to submit annual reports under section #hag7;d7 of the ,bob ,stump ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajg-cad2 #aaf ,stat4 #bfaj74 7#c7 ,reinstatement ,if1 after the cessation of applicability under paragraph 7#a71 the ,department of ,defense receives an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion on its consolidated financial statements in a subsequent fiscal year1 the reporting requirements specified in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall again apply until the ,department receives an unmodified audit opinion in a subsequent fiscal year4 7b7 ,additional requirements if an unmodified audit opinion is not achieved by ,december #ca1 #bjbh 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,department of ,defense does not obtain an unmodified audit opinion on its consolidated financial statements for fiscal year #bjbh by ,december #ca1 #bjbh1 the requirements of this subsection shall take effect on ,january #a1 #bjbi4 7#b7 ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 7,a7 ,qualifications ,an individual nominated for appointment as ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 under section #ace of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code shall-- 7i7 be a certified public accountant2 or 7ii7 have served as a chief financial officer1 or in an equivalent position at-- 7,i7 a ,federal or ,state agency that received an unmodified audit opinion during such service2 or 7,,ii7 a public company that received an unmodified audit opinion during such service4 7,b7 ,duties ,in addition to the duties specified in section #ace7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,under ,secretary shall perform such additional duties relating to the financial management of the ,department of ,defense as the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 acting in the capacity of ,chief ,management ,officer1 may prescribe4 7,c7 ,exception ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply if the ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 meets the requirements of clause 7i7 or clause 7ii7 of such subparagraph4 7#c7 ,assistant secretaries for financial management 7,a7 ,army 7i7 ,qualifications ,an individual nominated for appointment as ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,financial ,management and ,comptroller under section #gjaf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall meet the requirements described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77i74 7ii7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities specified in section #gjaf7;b77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the individual described in clause 7i7 shall perform such additional responsibilities as the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 acting in the capacity of ,chief ,management ,officer1 may prescribe4 7iii7 ,exception ,clause 7i7 shall not apply if the ,principal ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,financial ,management and ,comptroller meets the requirements described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77i74 7,b7 ,navy 7i7 ,qualifications ,an individual nominated for appointment as ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,financial ,management and ,comptroller under section #hjaf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall meet the requirements described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77i74 7ii7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities specified in section #hjaf7;b77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the individual described in clause 7i7 shall perform such additional responsibilities as the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 acting in the capacity of ,chief ,management ,officer1 may prescribe4 7iii7 ,exception ,clause 7i7 shall not apply if the ,principal ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,financial ,management and ,comptroller meets the requirements described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77i74 7,c7 ,air force 7i7 ,qualifications ,an individual nominated for appointment as ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,financial ,management and ,comptroller under section #ijaf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall meet the requirements described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77i74 7ii7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities specified in section #ijaf7;b77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the individual described in clause 7i7 shall perform such additional responsibilities as the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 acting in the capacity of ,chief ,management ,officer1 may prescribe4 7iii7 ,exception ,clause 7i7 shall not apply if the ,principal ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,financial ,management and ,comptroller meets the requirements described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77i74 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the term public company has the meaning given the term issuer in section #b7;a77#g7 of the ,sarbanes-,oxley ,act of #bjjb 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gbja7g774 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations for audit acceleration ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbg for automation and artificial intelligence to accelerate remediation and systems modernization for the audit of ,department of ,defense financial statements-- 7#a7 #bej1jjj1jjj may be made available from ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide2 and 7#b7 #bej1jjj1jjj may be made available from ,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation1 ,defense-,wide4 7d7 ,deputy ,inspector ,general for ,financial ,statement ,audits 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish within the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense a position of ,deputy ,inspector ,general for ,financial ,statement ,audits4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,deputy ,inspector ,general shall oversee the selection and performance of independent external auditors conducting audits of the ,department's consolidated financial statements4 7#c7 ,qualifications ,an individual serving in the position shall be a certified public accountant4 #ajjc4 ,expansion of requirements for submittal to ,congress of reports and justification books 7a7 ,reporting on unfunded priorities of the ,armed ,forces and combatant commands ,section #bbb;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting before each officer the following3 and not later than seven days after the date on which any covered document is delivered to any of the congressional defense committees12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,the term covered document means a document referred to as a dash one1 including the following3 7,a7 ,military ,personnel ,programs 7,m-#a74 7,b7 ,operation and ,maintenance ,programs 7,o-#a74 7,c7 ,revolving and ,management ,fund 7,,rf-#a74 7,d7 ,procurement ,programs 7,p-#a74 7,e7 ,procurement ,programs ,reserve ,components 7,p-#a,r74 7,f7 ,research ,development1 ,test ,evaluation ,programs 7,r-#a74 7,g7 ,military ,construction1 ,family ,housing1 and ,base ,realignment and ,closure ,program 7,c-#a74 7,h7 ,any subsequent or successor document4 4 7b7 ,reporting on justification books 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than seven days after the date on which a covered document is delivered to ,congress in support of the budget of the ,president submitted under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall transmit to ,congress the ,justification ,books for such covered document1 as detailed in the ,department of ,defense ,financial ,management ,regulation 7,do,d #gjjj4ad-,r74 7#b7 ,covered document defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered document has the meaning given that term in section #bbb;a7e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a74 #ajjd4 ,financial statements3 opening balances for audit purposes ,chapter #i;,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bdj;i the following new section3 #bdj;j4 ,financial statements3 opening balances for audit purposes 7a7 ,,ussgl ,account defined ,in this section1 the term ,,ussgl ,account means ,united ,states ,standard ,general ,ledger ,account4 7b7 ,department of the ,army ,for purposes of an audit conducted under this chapter on the financial statements of the ,department of the ,army1 the opening balances as of ,october #a1 #bjbe1 for the ,department of the ,army ,working ,capital ,fund shall be as follows3 7#a7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #ajajjj1 titled ,fund ,balance with ,treasury1 #b1jaj1jhe1fdj4dg4 7#b7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #cajjjj1 titled ,unexpended ,appropriations--,cumulative1 #ajd1fbj1jbf4ea4 7#c7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #dacijj1 titled ,contract ,authority ,carried ,forward1 #d1ddh1dgd1bee4eg4 7#d7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #dbjajj1 titled ,total ,actual ,resources--,collected1 #a1hcf1igf1edj4af4 7#e7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #ddejjj1 titled ,unapportioned--,unexpired ,authority1 #c1ffh1ehe1bec4jc4 7c7 ,department of the ,air ,force ,for purposes of an audit conducted under this chapter on the financial statements of the ,department of the ,air ,force1 the opening balances as of ,october #a1 #bjbe1 for the ,department of the ,air ,force ,working ,capital ,fund shall be as follows3 7#a7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #cajjjj1 titled ,unexpended ,appropriations--,cumulative1 #gd1aca1bef4ga4 7#b7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #dacijj1 titled ,contract ,authority ,carried ,forward1 #f1ccc1bgi1iba4eb4 7#c7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #dbjajj1 titled ,total ,actual ,resources--,collected1 #b1ihh1hjc1ijh4ba4 7#d7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #ddejjj1 titled ,unapportioned--,unexpired ,authority1 #a1icj1jdj1adg4jd4 7d7 ,defense ,logistics ,agency ,for purposes of an audit conducted under this chapter on the financial statements of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 opening and ending balances shall be used as follows3 7#a7 ,defense ,logistics ,agency ,working ,capital ,fund ,for the ,defense ,logistics ,agency ,working ,capital ,fund1 opening balances as of ,october #a1 #bjbd1 are as follows3 7,a7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #ajajjj1 titled ,fund ,balance with ,treasury1 #c1dhc1dhc1fda4fg4 7,b7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #cajjjj1 titled ,unexpended ,appropriations--,cumulative1 #hhc1hhg1ade4ga4 7,c7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #ccajjj1 titled ,cumulative ,results of ,operations1 #bg1bga1edg1aba4he4 7,d7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #dacijj1 titled ,contract ,authority ,carried ,forward1 #ac1acj1aea1ihe4ci4 7,e7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #dbjajj1 titled ,total ,actual ,resources--,collected1 #c1egh1idd1hhc4hf4 7,f7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #ddejjj1 titled ,unapportioned--,unexpired ,authority1 #ejg1ced1acd4gb4 7#b7 ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,transaction ,fund ,for the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,transaction ,fund established by section #i of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h71 opening and ending balances are as follows3 7,a7 ,the ending balance of #cac1fcc1dia4ae reported in the ,central ,accounting ,reporting ,system of the ,department of the ,treasury for ,september #cj1 #bjba1 is the ,fund ,balance with ,treasury ending balance on that date4 7,b7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #dbjajj1 titled ,total ,actual ,resources--,collected1 the opening balance as of ,october #a1 #bjba is #cad1edh1aed4db4 7,c7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #ddejjj1 titled ,unapportioned--,unexpired ,authority1 the ending balance as of ,september #cj1 #bjba is #baf1igf1cjj4fi4 7e7 ,united ,states ,transportation ,command ,working ,capital ,fund ,for purposes of an audit conducted under this chapter on the financial statements of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command ,working ,capital ,fund1 opening balances as of ,october #a1 #bjbe1 shall be used as follows3 7#a7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #ajajjj1 titled ,fund ,balance with ,treasury1 #a1gjc1iec1aej4je4 7#b7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #cajjjj1 titled ,unexpended ,appropriations--,cumulative1 #i1bgi1jgd4ab4 7#c7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #dacijj1 titled ,contract ,authority ,carried ,forward1 #g1egi1aja4eb4 7#d7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #dbjajj1 titled ,total ,actual ,resources--,collected1 #a1gje1cbj1gej4fb4 7#e7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #ddejjj1 titled ,unapportioned--,unexpired ,authority1 #dec1fhd1ghb4jj4 7#f7 ,for ,,ussgl ,account #dfejjj1 titled ,allotments--,expired ,authority1 #b1ace1bfc4fa4 4 7b7 ,conforming repeals of statutes codified in new section #bdj;j 7#a7 ,defense ,logistics ,agency ,working ,capital ,fund ,section #adbb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #aacg7 is repealed4 7#b7 ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,transaction ,fund ,section #adac of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #ebh7 is repealed4 #ajje4 ,prohibition on provision of support to ,department of ,homeland ,security ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg may be obligated or expended for ,department of ,defense support to the ,department of ,homeland ,security until the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that the ,department of ,defense has received reimbursements from the ,department of ,homeland ,security for reimbursable support provided by the ,department of ,defense to the ,department of ,homeland ,security since ,october #a1 #bjbe4 ,b ,naval vessels #ajaa4 ,design and construction of new ,global-class auxiliary general oceanographic research ships 7a7 ,strategy ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 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 strategy detailing how the ,department of the ,navy will complete expedited design and construction of new ,global-class auxiliary general oceanographic research 7,,agor7 ships to replace ,global-class ,,agor #bc-be ships after funding is provided for such new ships1 including a cost estimate and an estimated delivery timeline4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 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 that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the strategy of the ,department of the ,navy with respect to the replacement of ,global-class ,,agor #bc-be ships4 7#b7 ,if the strategy described in paragraph 7#a7 provides for the replacement of the last of the ,global-class ,,agor #bc-be ships on a date that is more than five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 a plan to maintain the operational capabilities of the fleet of such ships until the date on which such fleet is projected to be replaced4 7#c7 ,an explanation of how the plan described in paragraph 7#b7 specifically implements the goals of ,executive ,order #adbfi 7relating to restoring ,america's maritime dominance74 7#d7 ,an explanation of-- 7,a7 the limitations of ,global-class ,,agor #bc-be ships for operating in the ,arctic region2 and 7,b7 how a new ,global-class oceanographic research ship design would improve the ,navy's overall operational and warfighting capability in the ,arctic region4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the feasibility of converting current civilian or military operational ship designs to meet the ,global-class oceanographic research vessel mission1 including the feasibility of adapting the ,pathfinder oceanographic ship design or converting retired or obsolete littoral combat ships for that purpose4 7#f7 ,an identification of funding in the future-years defense program by appropriation and fiscal year for the annual operation and recapitalization of the ,navy's oceanographic research fleet4 7#g7 ,an assessment of the feasibility of transferring a retired littoral combat ship to the ,national ,science ,foundation to begin to address the ,foundation's ocean floor drilling platform requirement to replace the ,,joides ,resolution1 including an estimate of the costs necessary to make such a retired ship seaworthy again4 #ajab4 ,limitation on use of funds in the ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund to purchase certain used foreign constructed vessels 7a7 ,in general ,section #bbah of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 7other than an excluded vessel7 after any used vessel2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 7other than an excluded vessel7 after a used vessel2 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following new subparagraph 7,c73 7,c7 ,the ,secretary may only use the authority under this paragraph to purchase more than #ab foreign-constructed vessels if1 for each such vessel so purchased after the twelfth vessel1 the ,secretary purchases one vessel under paragraph 7#d74 2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting this paragraph2 and 7v7 by striking subparagraph 7,e7 and redesignating subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,a vessel purchased under this paragraph is a vessel-- 7,a7 purchased using funds in the ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund2 7,b7 constructed in a ship yard located in the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 the construction of which is managed by a commercial vessel construction manager4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7k71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,the term excluded vessel means a vessel that was-- 7,a7 constructed or substantially modified by an entity located in the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 or 7,b7 constructed by a ,chinese military company1 as such term is defined in section #abfj;,h7g7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 4 7b7 ,technical corrections ,section #bbah of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f77#b71 by striking section #adbd7;b7 of ,public ,law #aja-eaj 7#ajd ,stat4 #afhc7 and inserting section #adbd7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hffa note72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7k77#b77;,a71 by striking section #adbd of ,public ,law #aja-eaj 7#ajd ,stat4 #afhc7 and inserting section #adbd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hffa note74 #ajac4 ,modifications to vessel construction managers for the construction of certain ,navy vessels ,section #abi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #geg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking not more than and inserting not fewer than2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,the ,secretary of the ,navy and inserting ,if the ,secretary of the ,navy seeks the construction of light replenishment oilers 7,,tao-,l71 the ,secretary2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,auxiliary and support vessels and inserting ,other vessels2 and 7,b7 by striking or support vessel and inserting 1 support vessel1 unmanned vessel1 or vessel that is not included in the battle force4 #ajad4 ,development of industrial base for distributed submarine and surface vessel shipbuilding 7a7 ,maritime industrial base workforce development 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in coordination with the heads of relevant organizations of the ,department of ,defense and other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government1 shall develop a plan to expand cooperation and information sharing with ,state university systems1 community college systems1 technical college systems1 and ,state educational agencies in order to scale workforce development efforts to support distributed submarine and surface vessel shipbuilding4 7#b7 ,plan elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a summary of current and projected critical trade skill requirements of the maritime industrial base of the ,navy1 including welders1 electricians1 metal fabricators1 machinists1 weld engineers1 manufacturing engineers1 industrial engineers1 quality inspectors1 test technicians1 machine programmers1 additive manufacturing professionals1 and naval engineers4 7,b7 ,an analysis of labor markets that face growing demands on the maritime industrial base workforce1 including such markets located in landlocked ,states4 7,c7 ,a plan to catalogue and annually transmit specific workforce requirements of the maritime industrial base to ,state university systems1 community college systems1 technical college systems1 and ,state educational agencies4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the feasibility and efficacy of establishing a seventh regional talent pipeline as part of the ,navy ,talent ,pipeline ,program focused on non-coastal labor markets that are traditionally underutilized by the maritime industrial base4 7,b7 ,form ,the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7b7 ,development of industrial base of suppliers and manufacturers for submarines and surface vessels 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in coordination with the heads of relevant organizations of the ,department of ,defense and other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government1 shall develop a strategy to further modernize the supply chain of the maritime industrial base by optimizing its geographic reach to incorporate capable suppliers and manufacturers for the ,nation's shipbuilding needs4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a plan to grow the ,navy's industrial base of suppliers and manufacturers for submarines and surface vessels beyond the traditional centers of shipbuilding4 7,b7 ,plans to build sourcing and logistics capabilities from disperse geographic ,united ,states locations4 7,c7 ,a plan to develop a single1 consolidated online portal for maritime industrial base suppliers to access information about-- 7i7 parts1 components1 and systems needed by the maritime industrial base2 and 7ii7 pathways to become a qualified supplier4 7,d7 ,a description of current and projected shortfalls in the supply chains of the maritime industrial base that are negatively impacted by workforce deficits in labor markets that traditionally support the shipbuilding industry4 7#c7 ,submittal to ,congress ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a completed version of the strategy developed under paragraph 7#a74 #ajae4 ,report and briefing on submarine tender requirements and capacity 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the required number of submarine tenders 7,,as7 to support the current and planned force structure of attack submarines 7,,ssn71 guided-missile submarines 7,,ssgn71 and ballistic missile submarines 7,,ssbn71 particularly in the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command area of responsibility4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the required number of submarine tenders to meet theater maintenance and repair requirements through #bjee1 accounting for the planned expansion of the submarine fleet4 7#b7 ,a detailed timeline and schedule for the procurement and deployment of the next-generation submarine tender 7,,as7,x77 program to prevent operational capability gaps as the current aging fleet of ,,as-#ci ,emory ,s4 ,land-class tenders are decommissioned4 7#c7 ,a detailed analysis of the impact of expeditionary submarine repair and reload capabilities on battle force effectiveness in a contested environment4 7#d7 ,a description of how new tenders will provide depot-level maintenance1 including repair of advanced weapons systems and unmanned aerial systems_/unmanned underwater vehicles 7,,uas_/,,uuv7 support1 as identified in the ,,ssn7,x7 requirement report4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the feasibility of utilizing other ship platforms1 such as ,expeditionary ,sea ,base 7,,esb7 or ,landing ,platform ,dock 7,,lpd7 vessels1 to augment submarine tender capabilities4 7#f7 ,an evaluation of optimal homeporting locations for tenders to maximize ,pacific operational flexibility1 including ,japan and ,australia4 7c7 ,form ,the report shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,briefing requirement ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on the findings of the report4 #ajaf4 ,increase in minimum number of amphibious warfare ships 7a7 ,requirement ,section #hjfb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ca and inserting #cc4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the plan of the ,navy to achieve a continuous #c4j amphibious readiness group 7,,arg7_/marine expeditionary unit 7,,meu7 presence4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of any changes to the ,optimized ,fleet ,response ,plan for amphibious warfare ships and an explanation of how the revised force generation model will achieve increased forward presence using the same force structure4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the total number of amphibious warfare ships1 including the number of amphibious assault ships1 required to support the #c4j ,,arg_/,,meu presence under the revised force generation model4 7,c7 ,a description of any plans to conduct service-life extensions or modernization programs for amphibious warfare ships1 including the ,,lhd-#a ,wasp4 #ajag4 ,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 #bjbg may be obligated or expended to retire or decommission1 prepare to retire or decommission1 or place in storage any oceanographic research vessel of the ,navy1 including the ,kilo ,moana4 #ajah4 ,supervisors of ,shipbuilding1 ,conversion1 and ,repair 7a7 ,in general ,section #hjci of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,deputy ,commander of the ,naval ,sea ,systems ,command for the ,supervision and inserting ,supervisors2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,the ,secretary and all that follows and inserting ,the ,supervisors of ,shipbuilding1 ,conversion1 and ,repair are the onsite shipbuilding1 conversion1 and repair oversight presence for naval vessels in private shipyards that perform new construction42 7#c7 by striking subsections 7b71 7f71 7g71 and 7h72 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e71 as subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d71 respectively2 7#e7 in subsection 7b71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,the ,deputy ,commander and all that follows and inserting ,the ,supervisors shall align under and report to the designated ,portfolio ,acquisition ,executive for assigned vessels or ,milestone ,decision ,authority if there is no designated portfolio acquisition executive42 7#f7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,deputy ,commander and inserting ,supervisors2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking independent2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking greater quality and economy and inserting on-time performance1 quality1 and economy2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,deputy ,commander and inserting ,supervisors2 and 7ii7 by striking ,program ,executives ,offices and inserting ,portfolio ,acquisition ,executives or ,milestone ,decision ,authority1 as applicable2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,commander of ,naval ,sea ,systems ,command and inserting applicable authority2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking ,contract planning and procurement1 including participation and inserting ,participating2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking ,naval ,sea ,systems ,command and inserting applicable authority4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #hje of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #hjci and inserting the following3 #hjci4 ,supervisors of ,shipbuilding1 ,conversion1 and ,repair4 4 #ajai4 ,construction of vessels in foreign shipyards 7a7 ,prohibition ,section #hfgi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 no vessel to be constructed for any of the armed forces and inserting ,no vessel to be constructed for any of the armed services2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b74 7b7 ,authority 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #hfgi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense may construct not more than two vessels for each class of covered vessels in a foreign shipyard1 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 such construction is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states1 supported by evidence1 for purposes of interoperability with allies and partners1 forward logistics support1 or accelerating achievement of fleet capacity requirements2 7,b7 the foreign country in which construction is proposed-- 7i7 is a treaty ally of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 has the capacity to produce the vessel1 including with respect to workforce1 physical shipyard constraints1 and supply chain2 and 7,c7 such construction ensures concurrent direct capital investments in the maritime industrial base of the ,united ,states resulting in1 not later than the fourth vessel of the class of covered vessels1 the onshoring of the construction and the supplier base of such class4 7#b7 ,report and certification required ,not later than #cj days before obligating or expending any funds pursuant to the authority under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following3 7,a7 ,a certification that the conditions described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of such paragraph will be satisfied4 7,b7 ,an identification of-- 7i7 the specific vessel or class of vessels to be constructed in a foreign shipyard2 and 7ii7 the specific foreign country and shipyard in which construction is proposed4 7,c7 ,a description of the enforceable provisions that will govern the protection of classified information and controlled unclassified information related to the vessel during construction4 7,d7 ,the sourcing plan and schedule to onshore the supply chain and the plan for construction of the third and subsequent vessels of the class of covered vessels in a shipyard in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,additional requirements ,in exercising the authority under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that-- 7,a7 all critical mission systems1 command and control equipment1 and secure communications systems are installed in the ,united ,states or a secure allied facility2 7,b7 the vessels are projected to be constructed and delivered faster than if the vessels were constructed at a shipyard in the ,united ,states1 or construction at a foreign shipyard otherwise provides a material benefit to readiness or force posture2 7,c7 the software and hardware related to all machinery control systems1 cargo and ballast control systems1 power and electrical systems1 and safety systems are secure2 and 7,d7 a life cycle sustainment plan is approved by the ,secretary for the class of covered vessels1 including class-standard repair parts4 7#d7 ,prohibition on delegation ,the responsibility to submit a certification under paragraph 7#b7 may not be delegated4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,class of covered vessels ,the term class of covered vessels means the following vessels that do not have combatant classifications3 7,a7 ,bulk fuel vessels designed or intended primarily for the carriage of liquid fuels4 7,b7 ,strategic sealift vessels designed to rapidly deploy heavy military equipment globally in a roll-on_/roll-off configuration4 7#b7 ,critical mission system ,the term critical mission system1 with respect to a vessel1 means a system 7weapon or auxiliary7 the failure of which would prevent the successful completion of the mission or severely impact ability to fight4 7#c7 ,foreign shipyard ,the term foreign shipyard means a shipyard located outside the ,united ,states4 #ajbj4 ,limitation on authority of the ,secretary of the ,navy to change vessel names ,section #hffb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting ,same name4-- after 7a72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking 7b7 ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7b7 ,name change 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,limitation and notification requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may change the name of a vessel after such name has been officially announced by the ,secretary only if-- 7i7 the ,secretary is holding office by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate2 7ii7 the ,secretary determines that a compelling reason exists for the name change2 and 7iii7 not later than #cj days before the date on which the change takes effect1 the ,secretary submits to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report explaining1 in detail1 the justification for the change4 7,b7 ,exercise of authority2 nondelegation ,the authority under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be exercised solely by the ,secretary of the ,navy and may not be delegated4 4 ,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 #ajcb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #abi ,stat4 #ajcd71 is further amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 #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 #ajcd7;a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aied71 as most recently amended by section #ajcc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #ajcd71 is further amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 #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 #ajcd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #ajcd71 is further amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 #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 #ajce of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #ajce71 is further amended by striking #bjbf and inserting #bjbg4 ,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 ,waiver authority for limitation on live fire trauma training ,section #ajej of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #ajdb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,beginning and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,waiver authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may waive the application of subsection 7a7 with respect to a unit or command for a period of one year1 and may renew such a waiver for additional one-year periods1 if the application of that subsection is demonstrated to have a direct impact on the operational readiness of the unit or command1 as the case may be4 7#b7 ,notification required ,not later than #ae days after issuing or renewing a waiver under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification that includes1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 an identification of the unit or command to which the waiver applies2 7,b7 a description of the assessed impact to operational readiness that necessitated the waiver2 7,c7 a description of ongoing efforts to increase combat medic training in civilian settings2 and 7,d7 a certification that no technically acceptable alternative exists to replace the use of live animals4 4 #ajcc4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for removal of ,army prepositioned stocks from ,europe ,no funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available may be used to transport ,army ,prepositioned ,stock-#b 7,,aps-#b7 equipment1 so assigned as of ,march #a1 #bjbf1 outside of the ,european area of operations for the purposes of maintenance or divestment4 #ajcd4 ,implementation of ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board recommendations for ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement each recommendation for the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of the ,army from the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board contained in the report dated ,january #bg1 #bjbf1 and entitled1 ,midair ,collision over the ,potomac ,river ,,psa ,airlines ,flight #ecdb1 ,mitsubishi ,heavy ,industries 7,,mhi7 ,,rj ,aviation ,,cl-#fjj-b;,c#aj 7,,crj#gjj71 and ,,us ,army ,priority ,air ,transport ,flight #be1 ,sikorsky ,,uh-#fj,l 7,aviation ,investigation ,report ,,air-#bf-jb71 as the ,secretary determines appropriate and practicable4 7b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement the recommendations under subsection 7a71 as applicable1 across the ,armed ,forces and aviation units under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial 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-- 7,a7 a certification specifying which recommendations under subsection 7a7 have been implemented1 including a justification for any recommendation not implemented2 and 7,b7 a plan of the ,department of ,defense to mitigate the risk identified in each such recommendation not implemented4 7#b7 ,quarterly report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 and not less frequently than quarterly thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report detailing the status of implementation of this section across each branch of the ,armed ,forces and any barriers to such implementation4 7d7 ,inspector ,general audits 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall conduct an audit of oversight by the ,department of ,defense of all operations of aircraft of the ,department in the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in conducting each audit under paragraph 7#a71 the ,inspector ,general shall assess the efficacy of implementation by the ,department of the recommendations under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,briefings to ,congress ,not less frequently than annually after the completion of the first audit under paragraph 7#a71 the ,inspector ,general shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the findings of the audits conducted under such paragraph4 #ajce4 ,modification of support of special operations for irregular warfare 7a7 ,in general ,section #abg;d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #bj1jjj1jjj and inserting #cj1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,e71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting satisfy the requirements of section #acj;g to after shall2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7j77#a77;,a71 by inserting as required by section #acj;g before the semicolon4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,the second section #acj;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is redesignated as section #acj;h4 #ajcf4 ,designation of southwest land border activities1 support1 and operations as named operation 7a7 ,designation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate activities1 support1 and operations conducted by the ,department of ,defense in support of civil authorities at the southwest land border as a named operation4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the designation required by subsection 7a7 is to provide unified identification1 planning1 budgeting1 oversight1 and reporting for the activities1 support1 and operations described in such subsection in efforts to detect1 deter1 and disrupt transnational criminal organizations and other border-related threats4 7c7 ,annual budget request ,in the budget justification materials of the ,department of ,defense submitted to ,congress each year1 beginning with the first such submission following the designation required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include1 in a distinct line item-- 7#a7 a program title and budgetary line for the named operation showing requested obligational authority by appropriations account and fiscal year2 7#b7 a narrative justification describing the scope of ,department of ,defense support1 planned activities1 and the legal authorities under which support is provided2 and 7#c7 performance metrics and planned outputs for the coming fiscal year4 7d7 ,transparency ,the budget justification materials described in subsection 7c7 shall include an unclassified summary of the types and estimated value of support provided1 with a classified annex as necessary to protect sources and methods4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,southwest land border ,the term southwest land border means the land border of the ,united ,states adjacent to ,mexico4 7#b7 ,support of civil authorities ,the term support of civil authorities-- 7,a7 has the meaning given that term in ,department of ,defense ,directive #cjbe4ah1 as amended2 and 7,b7 includes planning1 logistics1 intelligence support1 aviation1 engineering1 and other non-law-enforcement assistance4 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to authorize the use of military force4 ,e ,studies and reports #ajda4 ,threat assessment regarding unmanned aircraft systems at or near the international borders of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,border ,drone ,threat ,assessment ,act4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,f7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,g7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,h7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,i7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,j7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,k7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,l7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,m7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,at or near the international borders of the united states ,the term at or near the international borders of the ,united ,states means at or within #ajj air miles of an international land border or coastal border of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,commander ,the term ,commander means the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command 7,,usnorthcom74 7#d7 ,foreign malign influence ,the term foreign malign influence has the meaning given such term in section #aai;,b7f7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjei7;f774 7#e7 ,malign actor ,the term malign actor means any individual1 group1 or organization that is engaged in foreign malign influence1 illicit drug trafficking1 or other forms of transnational organized crime4 7#f7 ,transnational organized crime ,the term transnational organized crime has the meaning given such term in section #bhd7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#g7 ,under secretary of defense ,the term ,under ,secretary of ,defense means the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security 7#h7 ,unmanned aircraft2 unmanned aircraft system ,the terms unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft system have the meanings given such terms in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,report on incidents involving unmanned aircraft systems at or near the international borders of the ,united ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander shall-- 7,a7 conduct a review of all incidents involving unmanned aerial systems operated at or near the international borders of the ,united ,states and counter-unmanned aerial systems actions taken by1 or using equipment of1 the ,department of ,defense during ,february #bjbf2 and 7,b7 make an assessment and determination on whether modifications should be made to the communications and coordination by and between the ,department of ,defense and other ,federal agencies with regard to unmanned aerial systems operated by a government entity in commercial airspace4 7#b7 ,after action report ,not later than #cj days after completing the review and assessment required under subsection 7a71 the ,commander shall submit a report to-- 7,a7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense1 which shall be included as part of the threat assessment required under subsection 7d72 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7d7 ,threat assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense shall complete an assessment of the threat regarding unmanned aircraft systems at or near the international borders of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,elements ,the threat assessment required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the malign actors operating unmanned aircraft systems at or near the international borders of the ,united ,states1 including malign actors who cross such borders2 7,b7 a description of how a threat is identified and assessed at or near the international borders of the ,united ,states1 including a description of the capabilities of the ,united ,states ,government to detect and identify unmanned aircraft systems operated by1 or on behalf of1 malign actors2 7,c7 a description of the data and information collected by operators of unmanned aircraft systems at or near the international borders of the ,united ,states1 including how such data is used by malign actors2 7,d7 a description of the tactics1 techniques1 and procedures used at or near the international borders of the ,united ,states by malign actors with regards to unmanned aircraft systems1 including how unmanned aircraft systems are acquired1 modified1 and utilized to conduct malicious activities1 including attacks1 surveillance1 conveyance of contraband1 and other forms of threats2 7,e7 a description of the guidance1 policies1 and procedures that address the privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties of persons who lawfully operate unmanned aircraft systems at or near the international borders of the ,united ,states2 7,f7 a description of the capabilities of the ,united ,states ,government to counter1 contain1 trace1 defeat1 or otherwise mitigate threats from unmanned aircraft systems operated by malign actors at or near the international borders of the ,united ,states2 7,g7 an assessment of whether the capabilities of the ,united ,states ,government are sufficient for achieving complete air domain awareness at or near the international borders of the ,united ,states2 7,h7 an assessment of the adequacy of current authorities of the ,united ,states ,government to counter the use of unmanned aircraft systems by malign actors at or near the international borders of the ,united ,states1 including an accounting of the delineated responsibilities of ,federal agencies to counter1 contain1 trace1 or defeat unmanned aircraft systems at or near the international borders of the ,united ,states2 and 7,i7 an assessment of the coordination between ,federal ,government entities for airspace domain awareness1 protection1 and safety4 7e7 ,consultation requirements ,in carrying out the assessment required under subsection 7d71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense may consult with-- 7#a7 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7#c7 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7#d7 the ,secretary of ,state2 and 7#e7 the heads of other elements of the intelligence community1 the defense community1 and the ,department of ,homeland ,security as the ,under ,secretary considers appropriate4 7f7 ,report and briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after completing the threat assessment required under subsection 7d71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees containing findings with respect to such assessment4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a detailed description of the threats posed to the national security of the ,united ,states by unmanned aircraft systems operated by malign actors at or near the international borders of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 a summary of the current responsibilities1 authorities1 regulations1 policies1 and procedures of the ,united ,states ,government for achieving air domain awareness at and near the international borders of the ,united ,states and countering and defeating unmanned aircraft systems used by malign actors along such borders2 7,c7 a summary of the current responsibilities1 authorities1 regulations1 policies1 and procedures of the ,united ,states ,government for coordinating across ,federal agencies for achieving air domain awareness at or near the international borders of the ,united ,states and ensuring airspace safety2 7,d7 an assessment of whether a change in authorities or additional authorities or resources are necessary-- 7i7 to achieve complete air domain awareness at or near international borders of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 to provide adequate coordination across agencies on airspace safety2 and 7iii7 to counter and defeat unmanned aircraft systems used by malign actors along such borders4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex1 as appropriate4 7#d7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the submission of the report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a briefing regarding the report to the appropriate congressional committees4 #ajdb4 ,extension of ,afghanistan ,war ,commission ,section #ajid7;e77#b77;,a77ii77,i7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aeda7 is amended by striking #c and inserting #d4 #ajdc4 ,extension of briefing requirement regarding civil authorities at the ,southwest border ,section #ajgj of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bgia71 as amended by section #ajfd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj71 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking through ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting through ,december #ca1 #bjbh2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 a cost analysis and an accompanying report that includes-- 7,a7 the costs associated with the assistance provided by the ,department of ,defense to the ,department of ,homeland ,security during the most recently concluded #ij-;day period2 7,b7 the costs associated with the assistance provided by the ,department of ,defense to the ,department of ,homeland ,security during the most recently concluded #ab-month period2 7,c7 the projected costs associated with any requests for assistance from the ,department of ,homeland ,security that have been granted by the ,secretary of ,defense1 but have not been delivered2 and 7,d7 a detailed accounting of-- 7i7 costs for assistance that the ,department of ,defense provided1 is providing1 or will provide to the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 including whether such assistance is being provided on a reimbursable basis or a nonreimbursable basis2 and 7ii7 an accounting of the reimbursements received by the ,department of ,defense for the assistance described in the report4 4 #ajdd4 ,drone posture review 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a drone posture review for uncrewed aerial1 ground1 surface1 and undersea vehicles and their enabling systems1 including an identification of gaps in the capability of ,united ,states forces and the vulnerabilities of ,united ,states forces to foreign uncrewed systems4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the findings of the review required under subsection 7a74 #ajde4 ,quarterly reports on unmanned aerial system incursions over military installations1 sensitive sites1 and the southern border 7a7 ,requirement for reports ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,homeland ,defense and ,americas ,security ,affairs 7in this section referred to as the ,assistant ,secretary7 shall submit to the congressional defense committees quarterly reports on incidents involving unmanned aerial systems 7,,uas7 incursions-- 7#a7 over military installations and other sensitive sites within the ,united ,states and its territories2 and 7#b7 along the international land borders of the ,united ,states1 with a particular focus on the southern border4 7b7 ,elements ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the preceding quarter-- 7#a7 a comprehensive accounting of all known or suspected ,,uas incursions over-- 7,a7 military installations2 and 7,b7 other sensitive sites1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense2 7#b7 for each such incursion1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 the date1 time1 and location of the incident2 7,b7 the duration and altitude of the ,,uas activity2 7,c7 the assessed origin and operator1 if known2 7,d7 the type and capabilities of the ,,uas involved2 and 7,e7 any assessed intent or threat posed by the incursion2 7#c7 a description of actions taken in response to each incursion1 including-- 7,a7 detection1 tracking1 and identification measures2 7,b7 mitigation or interdiction actions2 and 7,c7 coordination with ,federal1 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial authorities2 7#d7 an assessment of trends1 patterns1 and emerging threats related to ,,uas incursions2 7#e7 an evaluation of the effectiveness of existing counter-,,uas authorities1 policies1 technologies1 and procedures2 and 7#f7 identification of any capability gaps1 resource constraints1 or legal limitations affecting the ,department of ,defense's ability to detect1 deter1 or respond to such incursions4 7c7 ,form ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,sensitive sites defined ,in this section1 the term sensitive sites means military installations and other facilities and assets located in the ,united ,states that are subject to the authority provided under section #acj;i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to the protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft4 7e7 ,sunset ,the requirement to submit reports under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjca4 #ajdf4 ,report on progress on implementation of ,department of ,defense ,instruction on civilian harm mitigation and response 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ae1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the implementation of ,department of ,defense ,instruction #cjjj4ag1 entitled ,civilian ,harm ,mitigation and ,response and dated ,december #ba1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the progress made toward implementation of each responsibility1 function1 and task assigned in section #b of ,department of ,defense ,instruction #cjjj4ag4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the progress made toward implementation of sections #c1 #d1 and #e of that ,instruction1 related to mitigating1 assessing1 and responding to civilian harm1 respectively1 including any related changes in policy or practice of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,a breakdown of the number of full-time equivalent staff assigned to implementation of that ,instruction across the ,department1 including the locations1 offices1 and roles of such staff4 7#d7 ,an estimate of the resources required by the ,department to effectively implement that ,instruction4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex if necessary4 #ajdg4 ,report on transfer of property by ,department of ,defense ,section #begf;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection 7g73 7g7 ,semi-annual monitoring reports ,not less frequently than once every #ahj days1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth1 for the preceding #ahj-;day period1 the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of the type of controlled and non-controlled property transferred by the ,secretary under this section and the quantity transferred4 7#b7 ,an identification of the agency receiving such property4 7#c7 ,the date of any such transfer4 4 #ajdh4 ,oversight of ,department of ,defense rules of engagement 7a7 ,annual report on rules of engagement 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ae of each year for five years beginning one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the rules of engagement in force in the preceding calendar year governing operations conducted pursuant to direction from the ,president or the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,elements ,the annual report shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a description of any changes made to the standing rules of engagement1 a legal and policy explanation for each such change1 and a copy of revised standing rules of engagement4 7,b7 ,an identification and description of any supplementary or theater-specific rules of engagement issued by the commander of a combatant command4 7,c7 ,a list and description of each declared hostile force that could be targeted under the rules of engagement identified under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 without the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces observing a hostile act or demonstration of hostile intent1 including-- 7i7 the legal basis for the designation of the declared hostile force2 and 7ii7 the risk posed by the declared hostile force to ,united ,states persons or territory4 7,d7 ,a certification signed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,general ,counsel of the ,department of ,defense1 and the ,judge ,advocate ,general for each military service branch that all rules of engagement have been reviewed by the appropriate legal officers and comport with the rules and principles of the law of armed conflict4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7b7 ,preliminary report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committee a report with the elements and in the form described in subsection 7a7 that covers the preceding two calendar years4 #ajdi4 ,strategy to address intelligence-gathering shortcomings in area of responsibility of ,united ,states ,africa command 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command1 in consultation with the head of any other relevant ,federal agency1 as appropriate1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy to address intelligence gathering shortcomings in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command4 7b7 ,elements 7#a7 ,intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance architecture ,with respect to the intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance architecture1 the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the scope1 coverage1 and operational tempo of existing intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance assets and activities in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command4 7,b7 ,a description of the manner in which the ,united ,states ,africa ,command could further develop an integrated1 multi-layered intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance architecture in such area of responsibility4 7,c7 ,a description of the manner in which the ,united ,states ,africa ,command can incorporate emerging technologies into the intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance architecture1 including-- 7i7 artificial intelligence and machine-learning tools for the automated processing1 exploitation1 and dissemination of intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance data2 7ii7 language recognition software and natural language processing tools capable of monitoring1 transcribing1 and analyzing communications in regional languages and dialects2 and 7iii7 other emerging technologies that the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command determines could improve the speed1 accuracy1 or coverage of activities conducted by the ,united ,states ,africa ,command in such area of responsibility4 7,d7 ,a description of intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance cooperation and information-sharing arrangements with partner countries and allied forces in such area of responsibility1 including an analysis of the extent to which partner country capabilities may be integrated into the ,united ,states intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance architecture4 7,e7 ,an identification of capability gaps1 resource shortfalls1 or authority limitations that constrain the ability of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command to establish and sustain a persistent1 meshed intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance architecture in the area of operation1 and recommendations for addressing such gaps4 7#b7 ,information campaign ,with respect to information campaigns carried out by the ,united ,states ,african ,command1 the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following1 which the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state3 7,a7 ,a description of the current information environment in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command1 including-- 7i7 an identification of the means and mechanisms through which violent extremist organizations1 near-peer competitors1 and any other actors of concern to the ,united ,states ,africa ,command disseminate propaganda1 recruit members1 and foment instability in such area of responsibility2 7ii7 an assessment of the relative effectiveness of violent extremist organization information operations in such area of responsibility and the populations most vulnerable to such influence2 and 7iii7 an assessment of the relative effectiveness of information operations conducted by other state and non-state actors in such area of responsibility and the populations most vulnerable to such influence4 7,b7 ,a description of current and planned information campaigns and military information support operations of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command in such area of responsibility1 including-- 7i7 activities conducted through digital means1 including social media engagement1 counter-narrative campaigns1 and efforts to disrupt or degrade adversary and competitor online presence and propaganda distribution networks2 7ii7 activities conducted through traditional means1 including radio broadcasts1 print media1 community engagement1 and support to trusted local voices and civil society organizations2 7iii7 efforts to coordinate and synchronize digital and traditional information activities into a consistent1 persistent1 and regionally coherent campaign2 7iv7 an identification of main information campaign themes and an assessment of the effectiveness of current information campaign activities1 including metrics used to measure such effectiveness2 and 7v7 an identification of gaps1 resource shortfalls1 or authority limitations that constrain the ability of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command to sustain consistent and effective information campaigns1 and recommendations for addressing such gaps4 ,f ,equity ,investments and ,related ,matters #ajea4 ,authority for equity investments by ,office of ,strategic ,capital ,section #adi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7i72 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following new subsection 7h73 7h7 ,authority for equity investments 7#a7 ,establishment of account 7,a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a ,department of ,defense ,equity ,investment ,account 7in this subsection referred to as the ,equity ,investment ,account71 to be used to make equity investments under this subsection4 7,b7 ,amounts in account ,the ,equity ,investment ,account shall consist of amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations specifically designated for equity investments under this subsection4 7#b7 ,authority for equity investments ,the ,director may use amounts in the ,equity ,investment ,account to make equity investments in entities for the purpose of carrying out this subsection4 7#c7 ,eligible uses ,the ,director may exercise the authority under paragraph 7#b7 only with respect to-- 7,a7 critical minerals1 materials1 and chemicals2 and 7,b7 batteries4 7#d7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,limitation on per amount investment ,the amount of an equity investment in an entity under paragraph 7#b7 may not exceed the amount that is equal to #dj percent of the total amount of all equity investments made to the entity at the time of the equity investment by the ,director under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,limitation on aggregate amount of investments ,the ,director may not make equity investments under paragraph 7#b7 in an entity that exceed #ejj1jjj1jjj in the aggregate4 7,c7 ,prohibition on majority ownership by ,department ,the ,department of ,defense may not hold more than #ej percent of the ownership interest in an entity in which the ,director makes an equity investment under paragraph 7#b74 7,d7 ,prohibition on voting representation ,the ,director shall not take or maintain board seats1 directors1 or any other form of voting representation in any entity in which the ,director makes an equity investment under paragraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,certification ,the ,director may make an equity investment in an entity under paragraph 7#b7 only if the ,director certifies to the congressional defense committees that-- 7,a7 without the investment-- 7i7 sufficient commercial credit is not available to the entity under reasonable terms or conditions to finance the activity the entity plans to carry out using the investment2 or 7ii7 the entity would be unable to expand operations to support the defense industrial base in the time frame necessary to address a shortfall in such operations2 7,b7 the investment is the most cost effective1 expedient1 and practical alternative available to meet the needs of the ,federal ,government2 and 7,c7 the investment is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,guidelines and criteria 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director1 in coordination with the ,national ,security ,capital ,forum1 shall develop guidelines and criteria for the use of the authority to make equity investments under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,considerations ,the guidelines and criteria required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall require1 when determining whether to make an equity investment in an entity under paragraph 7#b71 consideration of whether-- 7i7 the equity investment in the entity would be more likely than not to substantially reduce or overcome the effect of an identified market failure2 7ii7 the operations of the entity would be terminated or substantially delayed without the equity investment2 7iii7 the investment supports a use described in paragraph 7#c72 7iv7 the investment would be aligned with incentives provided by commercial partners2 7v7 the investment would have a significant benefit for1 or contribute to long-term commercial sustainability of1 the defense industrial base2 7vi7 the investment would not unduly harm or hinder competition within the defense industrial base2 7vii7 the investment would further the economic security policy of the ,united ,states2 and 7viii7 the investment would comply with all applicable laws related to ethics and conflicts of interest4 7#g7 ,limit on currency denomination ,an equity investment under paragraph 7#b7 may be denominated in a foreign currency only if the ,national ,security ,capital ,forum determines the policy goal of the investment cannot be achieved using ,united ,states dollars4 7#h7 ,disposition of equity investment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director may dispose of any equity investment made under paragraph 7#b7 only after taking into consideration the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,reinvestment ,any proceeds from the disposition of an equity investment made under paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 may not be used for any purpose2 and 7ii7 shall be deposited into the ,treasury of the ,united ,states4 7#i7 ,sunset ,the authorities under this subsection shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjcg4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7i71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7-- 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 term equity investment means any direct or indirect purchase1 acquisition1 or commitment of funds by the ,department of ,defense in exchange for an ownership interest1 convertible interest1 warrant1 revenue-sharing instrument1 or other similar financial instrument in a non-,federal entity4 4 #ajeb4 ,ownership review for equity investments ,section #adi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ajea ,,ros#bfhif1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7i7 as subsection 7j72 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7h7 the following new subsection 7i73 7i7 ,ownership review for equity investments 7#a7 ,mandatory review ,before the obligation or disbursement of funds for any equity investment made by the ,office in any non-,federal entity1 the ,director shall conduct a review of the ownership structure of the entity4 7#b7 ,scope of review ,the review required by paragraph 7#a7 with respect to the ownership structure of an entity shall-- 7,a7 assess any direct or indirect foreign ownership interest in the entity1 including the ability of any foreign person to exercise control or influence over the management1 governance1 operations1 or technology of the entity2 7,b7 identify of all owners holding1 directly or indirectly1 #e percent or more of any class of equity in the entity2 7,c7 identify members of the board of directors1 advisory boards1 and executive leadership of the entity and any potential conflicts of interest between those individuals and officials of the ,federal ,government2 and 7,d7 determine whether mitigation measures are necessary to protect the national security interests of the ,united ,states or prevent conflicts of interest described in subparagraph 7,c74 7#c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ae days after completing the review required by paragraph 7#a7 with respect to an equity investment1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the review4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7j71 as redesignated paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#g72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following new paragraph 7#f73 7#f7 ,the term foreign person means-- 7,a7 an individual who is not a citizen of the ,united ,states or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 an entity that is not organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states4 4 #ajec4 ,notifications with respect to debt and equity investments 7a7 ,in general ,section #adi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by sections #ajea and #ajeb ,,ros#bfhif and ,,ros#bfhig1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7j7 as subsection 7k72 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7i7 the following new subsection 7j73 7j7 ,notifications with respect to debt and equity investments 7#a7 ,investments of less than #ej1jjj1jjj ,with respect to an equity investment or debt investment made by the ,office in an amount that is less than #ej1jjj1jjj1 the ,director-- 7,a7 not later than five days after signing a term sheet for the investment1 shall-- 7i7 notify the congressional defense committee of the investment2 and 7ii7 brief the congressional defense committees on the terms of the investment2 and 7,b7 may only enter into a legally binding agreement to make the investment if #ae business days have elapsed after the briefing required by subparagraph 7,a77ii7 with respect to the investment4 7#b7 ,investments of #ej1jjj1jjj or more ,with respect to an equity investment or debt investment made by the ,office in an amount that is equal to or more than #ej1jjj1jjj1 the ,director-- 7,a7 not later than five days after signing a term sheet for the investment1 shall-- 7i7 notify the congressional defense committee of the investment2 and 7ii7 brief the congressional defense committees on the terms of the investment2 and 7,b7 may only enter into a legally binding agreement to make the investment if #cj business days have elapsed after the briefing required by subparagraph 7,a77ii7 with respect to the investment4 7#c7 ,notification requirements ,each notification required under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 with respect to an equity investment or debt investment made by the ,office-- 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 an unredacted copy of the term sheet for the investment2 7ii7 an articulation of the legal authorities supporting each part of the investment2 7iii7 a description of why the investment is-- 7,i7 necessary2 and 7,,ii7 determined to be in the long-term defense interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7iv7 clear criteria for the ,federal ,government to sell1 liquidate1 or otherwise exit the investment2 and 7v7 an accounting of the estimated costs to the ,federal ,government of the investment over the duration of the investment1 disaggregated by the type of authority used and appropriation type2 and 7,b7 may be submitted in a format that contains classified or controlled unclassified information4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7k71 as redesignated paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#h71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 ,the term debt investment means any loan1 note1 bond1 debenture1 or other instrument representing an obligation of an entity to repay funds advanced by the ,secretary-- 7,a7 including any such instrument that is convertible into or exchangeable for an equity investment2 and 7,b7 excluding any instrument that is an equity investment4 4 7b7 ,notifications for past investments ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall transmit to the congressional defense committees all unredacted term sheets for each equity investment or debt investment 7as defined in section #adi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a7 and section #ajea ,,ros#bfhif7 made by the ,department of ,defense before such date of enactment4 #ajed4 ,modifications to authorities of ,industrial ,base ,fund 7a7 ,exclusion of authority for equity investments ,section #dhag of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7k7 through 7m7 as subsections 7l7 through 7n71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7j7 the following new subsection 7k73 7k7 ,exclusion of authority for equity investments ,the ,secretary may not use any authority provided by this section to enter into an equity investment 7as defined in section #adi74 ,section #adi provides the sole authority for entering into equity investments under this title4 4 7b7 ,repeal of limitation on use of certain funds and sunset ,section #hfg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #iif7 is amended by striking subsections 7b7 and 7d74 #ajee4 ,briefings on ,economic ,defense ,unit2 limitation on use of funds 7a7 ,briefings required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbg1 and every #ij days thereafter until ,january #ca1 #bjbi1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on activities of the ,economic ,defense ,unit during the #ij-;day period preceding the briefing and any supporting classified details4 7#b7 ,elements ,each briefing required by paragraph 7#a7 shall address the following3 7,a7 ,projects of the ,economic ,defense ,unit ongoing as of the date of the briefing4 7,b7 ,agreements recently completed before the date of the briefing4 7,c7 ,an overarching strategy for the ,economic ,defense ,unit4 7,d7 ,efforts to coordinate activities across the ,department of ,defense during the #ij-;day period preceding the briefing4 7,e7 ,matters relating to personnel of the ,economic ,defense ,unit during that period4 7,f7 ,any projects reviewed or approved by the ,economic ,defense ,unit during that period1 including-- 7i7 projects of the ,office of ,strategic ,capital2 7ii7 projects carried out under the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq472 and 7iii7 projects carried out under the ,industrial ,base ,analysis and ,sustainment program4 7#c7 ,access to documentation ,for each briefing required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives the ability to review relevant analysis and documentation for all projects reviewed or approved by the ,economic ,defense ,unit during the #ij-;day period preceding the briefing4 7b7 ,limitation on use of funds ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act or any previous ,act1 or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,defense1 may be used by the ,office of the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense for the ,economic ,defense ,unit or any activities of the ,economic ,defense ,unit until the following actions are complete3 7#a7 ,the ,deputy ,secretary provides the first briefing required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense completes and submits to the congressional defense committees the ownership review required by subsection 7i7 of section #adi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #ajeb ,,ros#bfhig1 for all equity investments the ,department has made as of the date of the review4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that the ,department does not hold1 and does not have the option to hold1 any seat on the board of directors or any other form of voting representation or control in any entity in which the ,department holds equity4 #ajef4 ,approval authority for expenditures from ,industrial ,base ,fund ,section #dhag of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ajed ,,ros#bfijg1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7l7 through 7n7 as subsections 7m7 through 7o71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7k7 the following new subsection 7l73 7l7 ,approval authority ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall be the authority to review and approve all expenditures from the ,fund of less than #ge1jjj1jjj4 4 #ajeg4 ,quarterly briefings on ,business ,operators for ,national ,defense 7,,bond7 ,program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbg1 and every #ij days thereafter until ,january #ca1 #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the activities of the ,business ,operators for ,national ,defense 7,,bond7 ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 during the #ij-;day period preceding the briefing that includes supporting details4 7b7 ,elements ,each briefing required by paragraph 7#a7 shall address the following3 7#a7 ,participants in the ,program and where those participants are placed4 7#b7 ,metrics for success4 7#c7 ,conflict of interest guardrails employed4 7#d7 ,cost4 7c7 ,limitation on use of funds ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act1 or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,defense1 may be obligated or expended by the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for the ,program until the ,secretary provides the first briefing required by subsection 7a74 ,g ,other ,matters #ajfa4 ,extension of admission to ,guam1 ,wake ,island1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands for certain ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrants ,section #f7;b77#a7 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,public ,law #id-bda2 #dh ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjf7;b77#a771 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 ,wake ,island1 after ,guam2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbi and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjca2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 ,wake ,island1 after ,guam each place such term appears4 #ajfb4 ,notification to congressional defense committees of combat wounded in action 7a7 ,notification required ,the ,secretary concerned shall provide to the congressional defense committees notification of any member of the ,armed ,forces wounded in action in a theater of combat within #bd hours of the incident4 7b7 ,content of notification ,the notification required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the time1 date1 and location of the incident2 7#b7 the servicemember's unit2 7#c7 a brief description of the incident2 and 7#d7 any other information the ,secretary concerned determines appropriate4 #ajfc4 ,americas ,defense ,initiative 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish an initiative1 to be known as the ,americas ,defense ,initiative 7in this section referred to as the ,initiative71 to carry out prioritized activities to enhance the defense and security of the ,united ,states1 counter transnational criminal organizations and malign foreign actors1 and strengthen the capacity of partner nations in the ,western ,hemisphere4 7b7 ,activities ,to improve the design and posture of the joint force within the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command1 the ,secretary1 through the ,initiative1 shall-- 7#a7 enhance the ability of the ,united ,states and partner nations in the detection and monitoring of the aerial and maritime transit of illegal drugs into the ,united ,states2 7#b7 support efforts to identify1 disrupt1 and degrade transnational criminal organizations2 7#c7 increase persistent maritime and air domain awareness through the deployment of autonomous and unmanned systems2 7#d7 provide cost-effective1 lower-maintenance1 and sustainable capabilities to partner nations in the ,western ,hemisphere2 7#e7 strengthen regional security cooperation and interoperability with partner nations by improving the capabilities of partner nations in counter-illicit drug trafficking1 counter-transnational organized crime operations1 and border security operations2 7#f7 invest in geographic areas of key strategic terrain1 including ,panama1 ,jamaica1 and ,united ,states ,naval ,station ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba2 and 7#g7 develop and coordinate planning with the ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force-,counter ,cartel1 and relevant interagency partners4 7c7 ,annual report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on future-year activities and resources of the ,initiative4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the activities and resources of the ,initiative for the first fiscal year that begins after the date on which the report is submitted1 and the plan for such activities and resources for not fewer than the four following fiscal years1 organized by the activities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,a summary of progress made toward achieving the purposes of the ,initiative1 including through investments in-- 7i7 the procurement1 integration1 and deployment of low-cost1 low-maintenance autonomous and robotic systems designed for persistent intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance and maritime domain awareness2 7ii7 improved interoperability and information sharing with partner nations2 7iii7 bilateral and multilateral military exercises and training with partner nations2 and 7iv7 the use of security cooperation authorities to further build the capacity of partner nations4 7,c7 ,a description of any significant parts of the ,initiative not achieved and a detailed explanation of the obstacles that prevented achievement of the ,initiative4 7,d7 ,a detailed explanation of any significant modifications to activities or resources of the ,initiative1 as compared to reports previously submitted under this subsection4 7,e7 ,any other matter1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,budget display information 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall include a detailed budget display for the ,initiative in the materials of the ,department of ,defense submitted to ,congress in support of the budget of the ,president pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbh and each fiscal year thereafter4 7#b7 ,elements ,each budget display required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following information3 7,a7 ,the resources necessary for the ,initiative to carry out the activities required by subsection 7b7 for the applicable fiscal year and not fewer than the four following fiscal years1 organized by the activities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of such subsection4 7,b7 ,with respect to procurement accounts-- 7i7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 line item1 and line item title2 and 7ii7 a description of the requirements for such amounts specific to the ,initiative4 7,c7 ,with respect to research1 development1 test1 and evaluation accounts-- 7i7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 program element1 and program element title2 and 7ii7 a description of the requirements for such amounts specific to the ,initiative4 7,d7 ,with respect to operation and maintenance accounts-- 7i7 amounts displayed by account title1 budget activity title1 line number1 and subactivity group title2 and 7ii7 a description of the specific manner in which such amounts will be used4 7,e7 ,with respect to military personnel accounts-- 7i7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 budget subactivity1 and budget subactivity title2 and 7ii7 a description of the requirements for such amounts specific to the ,initiative4 7,f7 ,with respect to each project under military construction accounts 7including with respect to unspecified minor military construction and amounts for planning and design71 the country1 location1 project title1 and project amount by fiscal year4 7,g7 ,with respect to the activities described in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 amounts displayed by account title1 budget activity title1 line number1 and subactivity group title2 and 7ii7 a description of the specific manner in which such amounts will be used4 7,h7 ,with respect to each military service-- 7i7 amounts displayed by account title1 budget activity title1 line number1 and subactivity group title2 and 7ii7 a description of the specific manner in which such amounts will be used4 7,i7 ,with respect to the amounts described in each of subparagraphs 7,b77i71 7,c77i71 7,d77i71 7,e77i71 7,g77i71 and 7,h77i71 a comparison between-- 7i7 the amount in the budget of the ,president for the following fiscal year2 and 7ii7 the amount projected in the previous budget of the ,president for the following fiscal year4 7,j7 ,a detailed summary of funds obligated for the ,initiative during the previous fiscal year4 7,k7 ,a detailed comparison of funds obligated for the ,initiative during the previous fiscal year to the amount of funds requested for such fiscal year4 7e7 ,annual briefing required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the budget proposal for and programs of the ,initiative1 including the budget display information for the applicable fiscal year required by subsection 7d74 #ajfd4 ,briefings on homeland defense 7a7 ,requirement for quarterly briefings ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and on a quarterly basis thereafter1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security1 in coordination with the ,northern ,command1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and the ,indo-,pacific ,command1 shall jointly brief the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives on the status of ,department of ,defense planning for1 and implementation of1 core homeland defense priorities1 including plans for responding to a major attack on the homeland in the context of military operations in other areas of responsibility1 including ,hawaii and ,alaska4 7b7 ,elements ,each briefing required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,an update on current homeland defense strategies1 plans1 and operational concepts4 7#b7 ,an assessment of emerging and persistent threats to the homeland1 including threats from state and non-state actors4 7#c7 ,a description of interagency coordination efforts with the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,transportation1 the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 and other relevant ,federal1 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial partners4 7#d7 ,an update on capabilities1 force posture1 force allocation1 and resourcing requirements necessary to execute homeland defense missions during peacetime and wartime1 including supporting civil authorities during times of crisis such as pandemic and disaster response1 protection of defense critical infrastructure1 mobilization of the industrial base to support needed capabilities1 activation of the ,selective ,service1 and use of national stockpiles4 7#e7 ,any identified resourcing gaps1 risks1 or challenges in homeland defense planning and mitigation efforts underway4 7#f7 ,an update on coordination with ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 ,indo-,pacific ,command1 the ,director of ,golden ,dome1 and other combatant commands or agencies1 as appropriate4 7#g7 ,an update on the ,integrated ,,conus ,medical ,operations ,plan and the available bed capacity within the organizations supporting the ,national ,disaster ,medical ,system1 to include an update on medical operations in ,hawaii and ,alaska4 7#h7 ,an update on progress in planning for the management of homeland defense priorities during overseas contingency operations4 7c7 ,form ,each briefing under subsection 7a7 shall be provided in classified form1 but may include an unclassified summary as appropriate4 7d7 ,duration ,the requirement to provide quarterly briefings under this section shall terminate five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ajfe4 ,independence of ,stars and ,stripes 7a7 ,editorial independence requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that-- 7,a7 editorial policies and practices of the ,stars and ,stripes are in accordance with journalistic standards governing ,united ,states news media of the highest quality1 with emphasis on matters of interest to the ,stars and ,stripes readership2 7,b7 ,stars and ,stripes' editorial operations are independent of the military chain of command1 military public affairs activities1 or other external influences1 and without censorship or propaganda2 7,c7 the ,stars and ,stripes ,publisher remains a civilian government employee with independent professional news media experience1 who manages and controls the day-to-day business and financial1 operational1 and administrative activities1 and provides editorial oversight of ,stars and ,stripes2 7,d7 ,stars and ,stripes' reporters with access to ,department of ,defense installations are authorized to cover events or activities open to those with installation access even though commercial news media may not have the same unescorted access2 7,e7 ,stars and ,stripes is a digital-first news organization but is also published in a print newspaper edition at a frequency and distribution determined by the ,publisher to best serve its readership2 and 7,f7 except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 the ,stars and ,stripes provides a free flow of news and information to its readership without news management or censorship from the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,prohibition on withholding of unfavorable news ,the calculated withholding from publication in ,stars and ,stripes of news unfavorable to the ,department of ,defense1 the military services1 or the ,united ,states ,government is prohibited4 7#c7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding the requirement under paragraph 7#a71 ,stars and ,stripes shall not publish original staff-produced news stories based upon classified information or publish information that clearly endangers the lives of ,united ,states personnel or would adversely affect national security4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the exceptions under subparagraph 7,a7 may not be construed to permit the calculated withholding of news unfavorable to the ,department of ,defense1 the military services1 or the ,united ,states ,government4 ,any security risk information shall not be withheld without concurrence from both the ,stars and ,stripes publisher and the relevant combatant commander4 7#d7 ,stars and stripes personnel ,the exclusion of civilian candidates for consideration for officer1 journalist1 or other ,stars and ,stripes staff positions is prohibited4 7b7 ,stars and stripes ombudsman ,the ,stars and ,stripes ,ombudsman is a highly qualified independent news media professional hired from outside of the ,do,d to serve a three-year term4 ,the ,stars and ,stripes ,ombudsman independently advises the ,stripes ,publisher and senior editorial leaders1 ,do,d leadership and congressional oversight authorities on matters relating to audience interests1 journalistic practices1 editorial interference1 news management1 or censorship4 #ajff4 ,identification1 assessment1 and mitigation of critical defense sites 7a7 ,designation of responsible office ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 designate an existing or new office or official within the ,department of ,defense to serve as the lead for the identification1 assessment1 prioritization1 and mitigation of risks to critical defense sites1 including privately owned or commercially operated1 in the defense industrial base1 including physical and airspace protection against unmanned aircraft systems incursions and other emerging threats2 and 7#b7 notify the congressional defense committees of the office or official designated under paragraph 7#a7 and the specific authorities and resources assigned to it4 7b7 ,comprehensive list and risk ranking ,not later than #ahj days after the designation made under subsection 7a71 the designated office or official shall1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military services1 the heads of relevant defense agencies1 and appropriate private sector representatives-- 7#a7 compile and maintain a classified list of the critical defense sites in the defense industrial base1 including privately owned or commercially operated sites2 and 7#b7 rank such sites by the potential devastating effect on national security if disrupted or compromised1 taking into account-- 7,a7 the criticality of the capability to current and future military operations2 7,b7 the absence or limited availability of alternative sources2 7,c7 the vulnerability to physical threats1 including unmanned aircraft systems incursions1 sabotage1 or natural disasters2 and 7,d7 any other factors the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following elements3 7#a7 ,the list of critical defense sites and prioritization of those sites compiled under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,a formal1 unclassified definition of the term single point of failure1 as a subset of the critical defense sites identified in subsection 7b71 which shall be used to refer to facilities1 sites1 production lines1 suppliers1 or capabilities1 whether privately owned or commercially operated1 that1 if disrupted1 would halt or cause undue harm to ,united ,states military production1 sustainment1 or operational readiness due to the lack of viable near-term substitute sources4 7#c7 ,a detailed assessment of current protection levels at each identified critical defense site1 including any gaps in physical security1 airspace protection1 or counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities4 7#d7 ,a description of the risks to national security of failing to protect such sites1 including potential impacts on military readiness1 supply chain resilience1 and strategic deterrence4 7#e7 ,a path forward that includes-- 7,a7 options for the ,department of ,defense to assume or share responsibility with industry for protecting these sites2 7,b7 estimated costs and recommended funding mechanisms2 7,c7 proposed legislative or regulatory changes necessary to close the identified gaps2 and 7,d7 a timeline and milestones for implementation of mitigation measures for the highest-ranked single points of failure4 7#f7 ,any other recommendations the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7d7 ,annual updates ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide annual updates to the report required under subsection 7c7 for each of the five years following the initial report1 including any changes to the definition1 list1 or ranking and progress on the path forward4 #ajfg4 ,administrative support for commissions 7a7 ,afghanistan ,war ,commission ,section #ajid7;f7 of the ,afghanistan ,war ,commission ,act of #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aidb7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,administrative support ,the ,committee on ,rules and ,administration of the ,senate is authorized to approve the use of ,senate resources1 including ,,it1 to support the ,commission in carrying out its official duties4 4 7b7 ,national ,security ,commission on ,emerging ,bio-,technology ,section #ajia7;h7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aibi7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,administrative support ,the ,committee on ,rules and ,administration of the ,senate is authorized to approve the use of ,senate resources1 including ,,it1 to support the ,commission in carrying out its official duties4 4 7c7 ,commission on ,planning1 ,programming1 ,budgeting and ,execution ,reform ,section #ajjd7;h7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #ahhd7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,administrative support ,the ,committee on ,rules and ,administration of the ,senate is authorized to approve the use of ,senate resources1 including ,,it1 to support the ,commission in carrying out its official duties4 4 7d7 ,commission on the ,national ,defense ,strategy of #bjbb ,section #ajie7;h7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aidc7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,administrative support ,the use of any ,senate resources1 including ,,it1 by the ,commission in carrying out its official duties is hereby approved4 4 7e7 ,congressional ,commission on the ,strategic ,posture of the ,united ,states ,section #afhg7;f7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #babf7 is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,government ,cooperation 7#a7 ,assistance from ,federal ,agencies ,in addition to information1 suggestions1 estimates1 and statistics provided under subsection 7e71 departments and agencies of the ,united ,states may provide to the ,commission such services1 funds1 facilities1 staff1 and other support services as those departments and agencies may determine advisable and as may be authorized by law4 7#b7 ,administrative support ,the ,committee on ,rules and ,administration of the ,senate is authorized to approve the use of ,senate resources1 including ,,it1 to support the ,commission in carrying out its official duties4 4 7f7 ,national ,commission on the ,future of the ,navy ,section #ajib7;a7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bhjg7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,administrative support ,the ,committee on ,rules and ,administration of the ,senate is authorized to approve the use of ,senate resources1 including ,,it1 to support the ,commission in carrying out its official duties4 4 7g7 ,commission on the ,national ,defense ,strategy of #bjbf ,section #ajie7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj27 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,administrative support ,the ,committee on ,rules and ,administration of the ,senate is authorized to approve the use of ,senate resources1 including ,,it1 to support the ,commission in carrying out its official duties4 4 #ajfh4 ,requirement to assign conventional names to critical munitions 7a7 ,responsibility ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,army1 the ,chief of ,naval ,operations1 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force1 the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps1 and the ,chief of ,space ,operations shall each-- 7#a7 identify critical munitions under primary management responsibility of the respective military service2 7#b7 in place of any designation consisting solely of an acronym or alphanumeric code1 assign to each such munition-- 7,a7 a conventional name in the ,english language that is memorable and suitable for clear operational communication and training2 and 7,b7 not limited in understanding to specialized personnel of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#c7 implement the use of the assigned name in all official documentation1 public communications1 and relevant material of the ,department of ,defense related to that munition4 7b7 ,coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,the officials specified in subsection 7a7 shall coordinate with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 and the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency to ensure that names assigned under subsection 7a7 are consistent across joint programs and do not conflict with existing nomenclature for allied or foreign systems4 7#b7 ,resolution of dispute ,in cases in which primary management under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a particular munition is unclear1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall resolve any disputes regarding primary management responsibility4 7c7 ,implementation deadline ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each official specified in subsection 7a7 shall complete full implementation of the names assigned under such subsection1 including any necessary updates to logistics systems1 labeling1 and training curricula4 7d7 ,report to congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for two years1 each official specified in subsection 7a7 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing-- 7#a7 a list of all munitions reviewed and the conventional name assigned to each2 7#b7 a brief rationale for each name selected2 7#c7 an assessment of any costs associated with implementation2 and 7#d7 a description of the process used to incorporate operational feedback from end users in the naming decisions4 7e7 ,critical munitions defined ,in this section1 the term critical munitions includes munitions designated on the critical munitions list of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 #ajfi4 ,technical corrections to ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7a7 ,qualifications for judge advocates ,subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 of section #hjf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #f of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 as added by section #efa7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #hha71 is amended to read as follows3 7,b7 maintains a license status in good standing that provides eligibility to practice law2 4 7b7 ,authority to provide sexual assault medical forensic examinations on a nonreimbursable basis to certain otherwise ineligible individuals ,section #gjb7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note7 is amended by striking ,defense ,criminal ,investigative ,organization and inserting military criminal investigative organization4 7c7 ,personnel management ,section #aaae7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aehj note prec47 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 except those assigned to the ,united ,states ,marine ,corps1 after ,department of the ,navy2 and 7,b7 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 with respect to civilian employees of the ,department of the ,navy assigned to the ,united ,states ,marine ,corps1 the ,deputy ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps with principal responsibility for manpower and personnel whose responsibilities arise under section #hjde of such title2 and 4 #ajgj4 ,development of cognitive warfare strategy 7a7 ,strategy required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive strategy for cognitive warfare for the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following elements3 7#a7 ,a ,department-wide definition of cognitive warfare4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the cognitive warfare threat landscape1 including the cognitive warfare threat posed by ,china1 ,russia1 ,iran1 and other adversaries1 as appropriate1 as well as their capabilities1 tactics and techniques1 and strategic objectives4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the cognitive warfare capabilities and objectives of key partners and allies of the ,united ,states1 including the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization4 7#d7 ,a plan for integrating cognitive warfare into ,department of ,defense joint planning1 operations1 and exercises4 7#e7 ,designation of a ,department of ,defense entity with responsibility to develop1 and continually refine1 capabilities and associated policies for the effective conduct of cognitive warfare4 7#f7 ,a framework for coordinating cognitive warfare activities with other elements of the ,united ,states ,government4 7#g7 ,establishment of lines of effort1 objectives1 and tasks that are necessary to implement such strategy4 7#h7 ,any other matters deemed relevant by the ,secretary4 #ajga4 ,notification requirements for sensitive military operations ,section #acj;f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 7,a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,the ,secretary2 7,b7 by striking no later than #dh hours following such operation2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,not later than #dh hours following a sensitive military operation1 the ,secretary shall submit a written notification that includes1 with respect to such operation1 the following information3 7,a7 ,the date and time of the operation4 7,b7 ,the legal authority under which the operation was executed4 7,c7 ,the name and date of the execute order under which the operation was conducted4 7,d7 ,an identification of the target engagement authority4 7,e7 ,the specific location of the operation4 7,f7 ,the target or objective of the operation4 7,g7 ,the pre-strike assessment with regard to the presence of targeted individuals1 civilians1 or uncharacterized individuals4 7,h7 ,a battle damage assessment4 7,i7 ,any indication or assessment of civilian casualties or other civilian harm4 7,j7 ,any other matters deemed relevant by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,not later than #g days following a sensitive military operation1 the ,secretary shall submit a written notification that includes1 with respect to such operation1 the following information3 7,a7 ,updates to the elements required under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,the strike criteria used by the target engagement authority and a description of how such criteria were satisfied4 7,c7 ,the rules of engagement for such operation4 7,d7 ,the operational chain of command for the operation4 7,e7 ,a detailed description of the intelligence underpinning the operation1 including the capabilities and disciplines used such as human1 signals1 and geospatial4 7,f7 ,the number and type of platforms and munitions used4 7,g7 ,a description of each engagement1 including the timing of such engagement4 7,h7 ,a description of the target or objective of the operation1 including whether any targeted individuals were armed4 7,i7 ,the status of any civilian harm allegations and investigations4 7,j7 ,for capture operations1 the detention plan and plan for ultimate disposition of those captured4 7,k7 ,any other matters deemed relevant by the ,secretary4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 a lethal1 capture1 or kinetic operation conducted by the armed forces2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 a lethal1 capture1 or kinetic operation conducted by a foreign partner advised1 assisted1 or accompanied by the armed forces4 4 #ajga;,a4 ,declassification guidance for ,department of ,defense original classification authorities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue written guidance for the ad hoc declassification of ,department of ,defense information by ,department of ,defense original classification authorities4 7b7 ,applicability ,the guidance required by subsection 7a7 shall be applicable to the ,secretary of ,defense and any other ,department of ,defense official designated as an original classification authority4 7c7 ,requirements ,at a minimum1 the guidance required by subsection 7a7 shall require that-- 7#a7 not later than #bd hours after an ad hoc decision by an original classification authority to declassify ,department of ,defense information1 the original classification authority shall document their decision and the justification for such decision in writing2 7#b7 not later than #dh hours after an ad hoc decision by the original classification authority to declassify ,department of ,defense information1 the written documentation and justification required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be provided to-- 7,a7 relevant officials of the ,department of ,defense and other departments and agencies of the ,united ,states ,government1 as appropriate2 and 7,b7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7#c7 the original classification authority shall document the justification4 7d7 ,notification ,not later than #dh hours after issuing the written guidance required by subsection 7a7 or making any change to the written guidance required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit such guidance to the congressional defense committees4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,ad hoc declassification ,the term ad hoc declassification means the declassification of ,department of ,defense information outside the deliberate automatic or systematic declassification processes outlined in ,executive ,order #acebf ,classified ,national ,security ,information issued on ,december #bi1 #bjji1 or a successor executive order4 7#b7 ,original classification authority ,the term original classification authority means a ,department of ,defense official appropriately authorized to classify information in the first instance or to declassify such information4 #ajgb4 ,post-government employment restrictions applicable to certain senior military officers and senior civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajde of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #iga note prec47 is amended to read as follows3 #ajde4 ,two-year post-government employment restrictions on certain senior military officers and senior ,department of ,defense civilian personnel 7a7 ,restriction ,in addition to the restrictions set forth in section #bjg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 an individual who is an officer or employee described in subsection 7b7 may not1 within two years after the termination of the individual's service or employment as such officer or employee1 knowingly make1 with the intent to influence1 any communication to or appearance before any officer or employee of the department or agency in which such individual served within one year before such termination1 on behalf of any other person 7except the ,united ,states71 in connection with any matter on which such individual seeks official action by any officer or employee of such department or agency4 7b7 ,covered individuals ,subsection 7a7 shall apply to any individual-- 7#a7 employed as an active duty commissioned officer of the ,armed ,forces serving in a grade or rank for which the pay grade 7as specified in section #bja of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code7 is ,o-#i or higher2 or 7#b7 employed as a civilian officer or employee of the ,department of ,defense in a civilian grade equivalent to a military grade specified in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,applicability of certain provisions of section #bjg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code ,the provisions of subsections 7h71 7j71 and 7k7 of section #bjg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to the restriction contained in subsection 7a7 of this section in the same manner as to the restrictions contained in subsection 7c7 of such section #bjg4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act and shall apply to activities taking place on or after such date1 without regard to the termination date of an individual's service or employment as such an officer or employee4 #ajgc4 ,repeals of existing reporting requirements 7a7 ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code ,the following provisions of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are hereby repealed3 7#a7 ,subsection 7c7 of section #dic;a4 7#b7 ,section #face4 7#c7 ,section #hbbg4 7#d7 ,subsection 7d7 of section #hicb4 7#e7 ,subsection 7e7 of section #ieaf4 7b7 ,national ,defense ,authorization ,acts ,the following provisions are hereby repealed3 7#a7 ,section #iji of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bjcc74 7#b7 ,of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7-- 7,a7 section #aab 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #gjac note72 7,b7 subsection 7c7 of section #bbd 7#acg ,stat4 #aid72 7,c7 paragraph 7#b7 of section #bec 7#acg ,stat4 #bab72 7,d7 section #ece 7#acg ,stat4 #bfb72 7,e7 section #efe 7#acg ,stat4 #bge72 7,f7 paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #abdg7;e7 7#acg ,stat4 #dfc72 7,g7 paragraph 7#b7 of section #aece7;c7 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #afg;b note72 and 7,h7 subsection 7a7 of section #afhe 7#acg ,stat4 #fbj74 7#c7 ,of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7-- 7,a7 section #bah 7#acf ,stat4 #bdgf72 7,b7 subsection 7g7 of section #chi 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #gjac note72 7,c7 section #hfb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhaa note72 7,d7 section #aeac 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note72 7,e7 subsection 7b7 of section #afeg 7#acf ,stat4 #biea72 and 7,f7 section #affd 7#acf ,stat4 #bieh74 7#d7 ,of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7-- 7,a7 section #adg 7#ace ,stat4 #aehd72 7,b7 subsection 7c7 of section #bbh 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja note prec472 7,c7 section #cgg 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja note prec472 7,d7 section #ajcf 7#ace ,stat4 #aija72 7,e7 subsection 7c7 of section #aejd 7#ace ,stat4 #bjbb72 and 7,f7 section #afjb7;b77#d7 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ijhb note74 7#e7 ,of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,yea #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc7-- 7,a7 section #aba 7#acd ,stat4 #cdbd72 7,b7 subsection 7d7 of section #cfd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ajf7;d772 7,c7 section #eci;,c 7#acd ,stat4 #cfji72 7,d7 paragraph 7#a7 of section #egd7;a7 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hdca note prec472 7,e7 section #abii;,i 7#acd ,stat4 #djja72 7,f7 section #aeba7;c77#e7 7#acd ,stat4 #djce72 7,g7 subsection 7d7 of section #afcd 7#acd ,stat4 #djei72 7,h7 section #afgc 7#acd ,stat4 #djgh72 7,i7 subsection 7d7 of section #agbc 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cid note72 7,j7 subsection 7b7 of section #agbg 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note72 and 7,k7 section #agdf 7#acd ,stat4 #daci74 7#f7 ,of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7-- 7,a7 subsection 7e7 of section #eej;,b 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note72 7,b7 section #eig 7#acc ,stat4 #adah72 7,c7 subsection 7d7 of section #afgd 7#acc ,stat4 #aggh72 7,d7 section #afge 7#acc ,stat4 #aggh72 and 7,e7 section #agbb 7#acc ,stat4 #ahaj74 7#g7 ,of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7-- 7,a7 subsection 7b7 of section #abg 7#acb ,stat4 #affd72 7,b7 section #ajah 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bba note72 7,c7 subsection 7d7 of section #ajhb 7#acb ,stat4 #aihh72 7,d7 section #abgf 7#acb ,stat4 #bjgj72 and 7,e7 section #afeg 7#acb ,stat4 #baea74 7#h7 ,section #abfg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #acb ,stat4 #bjgj74 7#i7 ,of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh7-- 7,a7 section #abc 7#acj ,stat4 #bjcj72 and 7,b7 section #iab 7#acj ,stat4 #bcdi74 7#aj7 ,section #afef of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib74 #ajgd4 ,report and briefing on ,worldwide ,expeditionary ,multiple ,award ,contract ,territorial ,integrity of the ,united ,states contract 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report and provide a briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the ,worldwide ,expeditionary ,multiple ,award ,contract ,territorial ,integrity of the ,united ,states contract 7commonly referred to as the ,,wexmac-,,titus contract74 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of regulations prescribed by the ,secretary that govern the provision of humanitarian assistance and logistics support by the ,department of ,defense for purposes of the detention of migrants2 7#b7 a description of the procedures used to award contracts for the construction and operation of migrant detention facilities at military installations in the ,united ,states2 7#c7 a list of contracts awarded for the construction and operation of migrant detention facilities at military installations in the ,united ,states1 including a breakdown of how funding will be allocated at each such facility2 and 7#d7 a summary of any feedback1 if applicable1 that the ,department of ,defense has received from local communities on the impact the construction and operation of migrant detention facilities has had on local resources1 including sewage systems and water resources4 #ajge4 ,documentation of verbal approval of requests for assistance ,section #agjg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking approves a ,request for ,assistance from the ,department of ,homeland ,security or the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services and inserting approves a written ,request for ,assistance from another ,federal agency2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking submits to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security or the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services and inserting submits to the requesting ,federal agency2 and 7,b7 by striking from the ,department of ,homeland ,security or the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 as applicable12 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7d7 ,requirement for documentation of other than written requests 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary of ,defense approves a ,request for ,assistance submitted by a ,federal agency in other than written form1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not later than #g days following the approval of the ,request for ,assistance1 ensure that such approval is documented in writing and electronically transmitted to the ,committees on ,armed ,services in the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,elements ,the written documentation required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 the requesting department or agency2 7,b7 the date on which the request was received2 7,c7 the date on which the request was verbally approved2 7,d7 the ,department of ,defense official who provided the verbal approval2 7,e7 a description of the assistance to be provided2 7,f7 the legal authority under which the assistance is provided2 7,g7 the estimated duration of the assistance2 and 7,h7 any anticipated reimbursement or cost-sharing arrangement associated with the assistance4 7e7 ,requirement for approval ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall electronically transmit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives within #g days of providing support under section #bgb1 #bgc1 or #bgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 a notification that includes-- 7#a7 the agency to which the support was provided2 7#b7 the authority under which support was provided2 7#c7 the source and amount of funds provided for such purpose or project2 7#d7 a description of the arrangements1 if any1 for the sustainment of such purpose or project and the source of funds to support sustainment of the capabilities and performance outcomes achieved using the support1 if applicable2 and 7#e7 a description of objectives for such purpose or project and the projected timeline4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,federal agency ,the term ,federal agency means any department1 independent establishment1 commission1 authority1 board bureau1 office1 administrative unit1 or other entity of the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,request for assistance ,the term ,request for ,assistance means any written1 oral1 visual1 non-verbal1 or other communication based on mission requirements and expressed in terms of desired outcome1 formally asking the ,department of ,defense to provide assistance to a local1 ,state1 tribal1 or other ,federal agency4 4 #ajgf4 ,increase of the ,working ,capital ,fund1 ,capital ,investment ,program threshold ,section #bbjh7k77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ejj1jjj for procurements by a major range and test facility installation or a science and technology reinvention laboratory and not less than #bej1jjj for procurements at all other facilities and inserting #ejj1jjj for procurements by a major range and test facility installation1 a science and technology reinvention laboratory1 or any other facility4 #ajgg4 ,national ,guard ,rural ,revival and ,modernization ,plan 7a7 ,strategy and implementation plan required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army1 in coordination with the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 shall develop a comprehensive strategy and roadmap to optimize ,army ,national ,guard readiness1 force posture1 and infrastructure in remote or isolated areas to include the ,arctic4 ,the strategy shall take into consideration the posture and plans of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command as well as ,golden ,dome for ,america in the assessment and development of the strategy1 to ensure infrastructure investments meet homeland defense requirements and maximize operational effectiveness4 ,the strategy shall be known as the ,army ,national ,guard ,rural ,revival and ,modernization ,plan 7referred to in this section as the ,plan74 7b7 ,elements of the ,plan ,the ,plan required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,infrastructure review ,a comprehensive audit and assessment of all ,national ,guard armories1 readiness centers1 training support centers1 and ranges within remote or isolated areas4 ,the audit should include an assessment of necessary facilities improvements and include a plan for-- 7,a7 joint-force and extreme-cold-weather tactical training1 including integrated survival1 mobility1 logistics1 and combat operations specific to degraded and contested ,arctic environments2 7,b7 forward-operating logistical hubs1 cold-weather equipment staging1 and intra-theater supply-chain distribution points2 7,c7 emergency management1 disaster response1 and homeland defense staging zones2 and 7,d7 communications nodes and remote command-and-control capabilities4 7#b7 ,end-strength and billet optimization strategy ,a feasible plan to address and fill critically vacant1 unassigned1 or under-strength ,national ,guard billets within the designated regions to meet increasing operational tempo 7,,optempo74 ,the optimization plan shall include-- 7,a7 an analysis of recruitment and retention barriers unique to rural1 isolated1 or high-cost geographic areas2 7,b7 a targeted marketing1 recruitment1 and localized incentives framework1 including specialized remote duty allowances1 signing bonuses1 and educational stipends1 designed to source personnel directly from local and rural communities2 and 7,c7 a potential rotational assignment framework to temporarily bridge immediate operational readiness gaps while permanent personnel pipelines are materialized to include associated funding4 7#c7 ,dual-use center modernization blueprint ,a comprehensive capitalization and modernization plan for existing multi-mission1 dual-use facilities4 ,the blueprint shall-- 7,a7 identify specific structural and technological upgrades necessary to sustain prolonged1 multi-domain operations in austere environments1 predicated on a comprehensive cyber-resilience and vulnerability assessment of the existing operational technology at installations and facilities1 with an emphasis on-- 7i7 grid resilience1 microgrid integration1 and continuous primary power capabilities under extreme environmental degradation2 7ii7 communications modernization1 including secure tactical satellite integration and redundant high-latitude network systems2 7iii7 hangar1 maintenance bay1 and cold-storage runway and housing upgrades to handle modern tactical1 rotary-wing1 and autonomous aerial platforms1 and personnel2 and 7iv7 dual-use airfield infrastructure reutilization and expansion of existing runways to accommodate modern military and civilian aircraft2 and 7,b7 ensure all proposed command and control 7,c#b7 and facility infrastructure is engineered to operate seamlessly within ,denied1 ,degraded1 ,intermittent1 or ,limited environments1 incorporating resilient closed and restricted network architectures4 7c7 ,commingling and private-sector leveraging planning framework ,in developing the facility expansion and modernization elements of the ,plan1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall evaluate and identify opportunities to leverage enhanced use lease 7,,eul7 authorities or enter into public-private partnerships4 ,the ,plan shall-- 7#a7 include specific strategies to co-locate dual-use commercial1 community1 or telecommunications infrastructure within ,national ,guard footprints to lower ,federal infrastructure cost premiums and enhance installation resilience2 and 7#b7 establish or clarify statutory data-sharing authorities and indemnification for the rapid exchange of cyber threat intelligence1 risk assessments1 and incident response data between the ,department of ,defense and the co-located commercial entities4 7d7 ,direct funding and minor construction threshold recommendations ,the ,plan shall include an assessment of funding mechanisms and potential legislative adjustments required to execute the infrastructure developments1 conversions1 and modifications identified under the ,plan1 including an evaluation of how the ,secretary may utilize funds available for unspecified minor military construction under section #bhje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,congressional briefings and reporting 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau shall provide an interim briefing to the congressional defense committees on the initial findings of the armory audit and the initial personnel recruitment milestones4 7#b7 ,final report ,concurrently with the submission of the ,president's budget request for the upcoming fiscal year following the completion of the ,plan1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a formal report detailing the finalized strategy4 #ajgh4 ,redesignation of the ,department of ,defense as the ,department of ,war 7a7 ,changes to departmental and positional titles in positive law titles of ,united ,states ,code ,titles #aj1 #cb1 and #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 are amended1 in each case with the matter inserted to be in the same typeface and typestyle as the matter stricken1 by-- 7#a7 striking ,department of ,defense each place it appears and inserting ,department of ,war2 and 7#b7 striking ,secretary of ,defense each place it appears and inserting ,secretary of ,war4 7b7 ,conforming changes to title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in each case with the matter inserted to be in the same typeface and typestyle as the matter stricken-- 7#a7 in sections #adc1 #bgja7;a77#d71 #gcha7;c71 #hbbf7;c71 and #icha7;c71 by striking ,,osd each place it appears and inserting ,office of the ,secretary of ,war 2 7#b7 in sections #adh7;c77#f71 #afe7;c71 #aid7;f71 #cib7;e71 #dcj;b7d77#b71 #aeja7;b71 #aghd7;g71 #baaa;b7e71 #bdfa7;b71 #befc7;a71 #bgja7;f71 #bgjd7;c71 #bgjd7;d77#c71 #gedc7;a71 and #gfhg7;a71 by striking ,do,d and ,,dod each place it appears and inserting ,department of ,war2 7#c7 in section #abg;e7h71 by striking ,,asd and inserting ,assistant ,secretary of ,war2 7#d7 in sections #aage;a7j77#e71 #dhfc7;b77#c77;,c71 and #dhgb7;d77#c71 by striking ,undersecretary of ,defense each place it appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,war2 7#e7 in section #bibf7;f77#e77;,d71 by striking ,secretary for ,defense and insert ,secretary of ,war2 7#f7 in sections #aca7;b71 #acg;a1 #ach1 #aci;b7b77#c77;,b77vii71 #cih;a7c71 #aadb7;b77#ai71 by striking ,secretaries of ,defense each place it appears and inserting ,secretaries of ,war2 7#g7 in section #bafd;b1 by striking ,,dodea each place it appears and inserting ,department of ,war ,education ,activity2 and 7#h7 in section #djia1 by striking ,defense ,test ,resource ,management ,center each place it appears and inserting ,department of ,war ,test ,resource ,management ,center4 7c7 ,exceptions for date specific issuances in title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7#a7 ,the amendments in subsections 7a77#a7 and 7b77#b7 shall not apply to sections #abj7;d71 #agba7;c71 #bbaf;a7c77#a71 #bbfc7;b77#b71 #bhef;a7c77#b71 #bhef;b7c71 #cach7;f77#d71 #deje7;h77#e71 #dejf7;d77#b77;,a71 #dejf7;f71 #dhcb7;c77#d71 and #eejb7;c77#c77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the amendments in subsection 7a77#a7 shall not apply to the term ,department of ,defense ,interim ,guidance dated ,february #bi1 #bjjj in section #bdge7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the amendments in subsection 7a77#b7 shall not apply to sections #dii;c7a77#a77;,d71 #ejj;d7c71 #bbha7;d77#b71 #cach7;f77#d71 #eejb7;c77#c77;,a71 and #eejb7;c77#c77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,other references ,chapter #a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ajb the following new section3 #ajc4 ,references to the ,secretary of ,defense and ,department of ,defense ,any reference to the ,secretary of ,defense and ,department of ,defense in any law1 regulation1 map1 document1 record1 or other paper of the ,united ,states shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,secretary of ,war and ,department of ,war1 respectively4 4 #ajgi4 ,service-wide enterprise strategy for human performance 7a7 ,enterprise strategy required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of each military department shall establish a service-wide strategy for human performance to identify service-wide requirements and policies to optimize the use and acquisition of human performance technology and services4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 identify a program of primary responsibility for human performance across the service to integrate1 synchronize1 and optimize human performance technology and services across each service2 7#b7 identify requirements for the procurement of human performance technology and services2 7#c7 identify security requirements1 including risks stemming from wearable technology devices for which the hardware is assembled in ,china2 7#d7 provide a timeline and estimated funding for implementation of the human performance enterprise solution1 including acquisition plans1 for the period covering fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca2 and 7#e7 provide metrics and performance indicators for assessing the effectiveness and value of the human performance enterprise solution4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees a description of the strategy required under subsection 7a71 including a detailed description of the elements required in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,human performance ,the term human performance means optimization of physical and mental health 7such as physical readiness1 mental readiness1 sleep readiness1 nutritional readiness1 spiritual readiness7 required for optimal performance and improved readiness4 7#b7 ,human performance technology and services ,the term human performance technology and services means wearables and data management platforms that support human performance4 #ajhj4 ,records preservation processes for certain at-risk ,afghan allies 7a7 ,definition of ,afghan ally ,in this section and only for the purpose of the ,department of ,defense records preservation processes established by this section1 the term ,afghan ally means an alien who is a citizen or national of ,afghanistan1 or in the case of an alien having no nationality1 an alien who last habitually resided in ,afghanistan1 who-- 7#a7 was-- 7,a7 a member of-- 7i7 the special operations forces of the ,afghanistan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces2 7ii7 the ,afghanistan ,national ,army ,special ,operations ,command2 7iii7 the ,afghan ,air ,force2 or 7iv7 the ,special ,mission ,wing of ,afghanistan2 7,b7 a female member of any other entity of the ,afghanistan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces1 including-- 7i7 a cadet or instructor at the ,afghanistan ,national ,defense ,university2 and 7ii7 a civilian employee of the ,ministry of ,defense or the ,ministry of ,interior ,affairs2 7,c7 an individual associated with former ,afghan military and police human intelligence activities1 including operators and ,department of ,defense sources2 7,d7 an individual associated with former ,afghan military counterintelligence1 counterterrorism1 or counternarcotics2 7,e7 an individual associated with the former ,afghan ,ministry of ,defense1 ,ministry of ,interior ,affairs1 or court system1 and who was involved in the investigation1 prosecution1 or detention of combatants or members of the ,taliban or criminal networks affiliated with the ,taliban2 7,f7 an individual employed in the former justice sector in ,afghanistan as a judge1 prosecutor1 or investigator who was engaged in rule of law activities for which the ,united ,states provided funding or training2 or 7,g7 a senior military officer1 senior enlisted personnel1 or civilian official who served on the staff of the former ,ministry of ,defense or the former ,ministry of ,interior ,affairs of ,afghanistan2 and 7#b7 provided service to an entity or organization described in paragraph 7#a7 for not less than one year during the period beginning on ,december #bb1 #bjja1 and ending on ,september #a1 #bjba1 and did so in support of the ,united ,states mission in ,afghanistan4 7b7 ,inclusions ,for purposes of this section1 the ,afghanistan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces includes members of the security forces under the ,ministry of ,defense and the ,ministry of ,interior ,affairs of the ,islamic ,republic of ,afghanistan1 including the ,afghanistan ,national ,army1 the ,afghan ,air ,force1 the ,afghanistan ,national ,police1 and any other entity designated by the ,secretary of ,defense as part of the ,afghanistan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces during the relevant period of service of the applicant concerned4 7c7 ,afghan allies records preservation program 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 process by which an individual may apply to the ,secretary of ,defense for classification as an ,afghan ally4 7#b7 ,application system ,the process established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 include the development and maintenance of a secure online portal through which applicants may provide information verifying their status as ,afghan allies and upload supporting documentation2 and 7,b7 allow-- 7i7 an applicant to submit his or her own application2 7ii7 a designee of an applicant to submit an application on behalf of the applicant2 and 7iii7 the submission of an application regardless of where the applicant is located1 provided that the applicant is outside the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,review process ,as soon as practicable after receiving a request for classification described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 review-- 7i7 the service record of the applicant1 if available2 7ii7 if the applicant provides a service record or other supporting documentation1 any information within the internal or contractor-held records of the ,department of ,defense that helps verify the service record concerned1 including information or an attestation provided by any current or former official of the ,department of ,defense who has personal knowledge of the eligibility of the applicant for such classification2 and 7iii7 available data holdings in the possession of the ,department of ,defense or any contractor of the ,department of ,defense1 including as applicable biographic and biometric records1 iris scans1 fingerprints1 voice biometric information1 hand geometry biometrics1 other identifiable information1 and any other information related to the applicant1 including relevant derogatory information2 and 7,b7 7i7 in a case in which the ,secretary of ,defense determines that the applicant is an ,afghan ally without significant derogatory information1 the ,secretary shall preserve a complete record of such application for potential future use by the applicant or a designee of the applicant2 and 7ii7 include with such preserved record-- 7,i7 any service record concerned1 if available2 7,,ii7 if the applicant provides a service record1 any information that helps verify the service record concerned2 and 7,,iii7 any biometrics for the applicant4 7#d7 ,review process for denial of request for records preservation 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of an applicant with respect to whom the ,secretary of ,defense denies a request for classification and records preservation based on a determination that the applicant is not an ,afghan ally or based on derogatory information-- 7i7 the ,secretary shall provide the applicant with a written notice of the denial that provides1 to the maximum extent practicable1 a description of the basis for the denial1 including the facts and inferences1 or evidentiary gaps1 underlying the individual determination2 and 7ii7 the applicant shall be provided an opportunity to submit not more than #a written appeal to the ,secretary for each such denial4 7,b7 ,deadline for appeal ,an appeal under clause 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted-- 7i7 not more than #abj days after the date on which the applicant concerned receives notice under clause 7i7 of that subparagraph2 or 7ii7 on any date thereafter1 at the discretion of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,c7 ,request to reopen 7i7 ,in general ,an applicant who receives a denial under subparagraph 7,a7 may submit a request to reopen a request for classification and records preservation under the process established under paragraph 7#a7 so that the applicant may provide additional information1 clarify existing information1 or explain any unfavorable information4 7ii7 ,limitation ,after considering one such request to reopen from an applicant1 the ,secretary of ,defense may deny subsequent requests to reopen submitted by the same applicant4 7#e7 ,termination ,the application process under this subsection shall terminate on the date that-- 7,a7 is not earlier than ten years after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 on which the ,secretary of ,defense makes a determination that such termination is in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,general provisions 7,a7 ,prohibition on fees ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not charge any fee in connection with a request for a classification or records preservation under this section4 7,b7 ,defense personnel ,any limitation in law with respect to the number of personnel within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the military departments1 or a ,defense ,agency 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 shall not apply to personnel employed for the primary purpose of carrying out this section4 7,c7 ,representation ,an alien applying for records preservation under this section may be represented during the application process1 including at relevant interviews and examinations1 by an attorney or other accredited representative4 ,such representation shall not be at the expense of the ,united ,states ,government4 #ajha4 ,prohibition on covered transactions involving prediction market contracts 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered individual ,the term covered individual means-- 7,a7 a member of the ,armed ,forces2 7,b7 a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7,c7 an employee of a ,department of ,defense contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 or subgrantee or personal services contractor4 7#b7 ,designated agency ethics official ,the term designated agency ethics official means the designated agency ethics official1 as that term is defined in section #acaja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,material nonpublic information ,the term material nonpublic information means information-- 7,a7 that a reasonable investor would consider important in making a decision relating to a prediction market contract2 and 7,b7 that is not publicly available4 7#d7 ,prediction market contract ,the term prediction market contract means any financial instrument1 contract1 or derivative-- 7,a7 listed on or offered by a platform1 regardless of whether the platform is domiciled in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 tied to the occurrence or non-occurrence of an event1 including event contracts1 as described in section #e;c7c77#e77;,c77i7 of the ,commodity ,exchange ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #g;a-#b7;c77#e77;,c77i774 7b7 ,prohibition ,no covered individual may use material nonpublic information derived from the position of the covered individual as a member of the ,armed ,forces1 civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense1 or employee of a ,department of ,defense contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 or subgrantee or personal services contractor or gained from the performance of the official responsibilities of the covered individual as a means for making a profit through a covered transaction4 7c7 ,reports ,not later than #cj days after receiving notification of any covered transaction the value of which is more than #bej and to which the covered individual is a party1 the covered individual shall submit to the designated agency ethics official a report describing the covered transaction1 which shall include-- 7#a7 the value of the prediction market contract1 including the purchase price and number of prediction market contracts purchased2 7#b7 the date and time of the covered transaction2 7#c7 the name of the prediction market contract and the position taken on the prediction market contract2 7#d7 the prediction market contract trading platform used to complete the covered transaction2 and 7#e7 the profit or loss of the covered transaction after the prediction market contract closes1 or the covered individual exits the position1 provided that if the prediction market contract is not closed on the date on which the report under this section is submitted1 an additional report shall be submitted not later than #cj days after the date on which the prediction market contract closes or the covered individual exits the position4 7d7 ,policy 7#a7 ,penalties ,not later than #de days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish appropriate penalties for violating the prohibition under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,reporting ,a violation of the prohibition under subsection 7b7 shall be reported by the designated agency ethics official to the ,secretary of ,defense4 #ajhb4 ,prohibition on use of prediction markets by personnel of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,regulations 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 departments1 shall issue regulations prohibiting members of the covered ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense from entering into transactions on prediction markets in cases that relate to-- 7#a7 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,armed ,forces1 the military departments1 the defense agencies1 a combatant command1 or any other component of the ,department2 7#b7 military operations1 military plans1 military activities1 mobilization1 deployments1 force posture1 readiness1 casualties1 military exercises1 contingency operations1 or the use of force2 7#c7 intelligence activities1 counterintelligence activities1 special operations1 cybersecurity operations1 cyber incidents1 or operations in the information environment2 7#d7 terrorism1 armed conflict1 foreign military operations1 foreign internal instability1 sanctions1 export controls1 foreign military sales1 security assistance1 or defense articles or services2 7#e7 defense acquisition1 contract awards1 bid protests1 milestone decisions1 program delays1 production rates1 weapons deliveries1 the defense industrial base1 or other matters involving ,department procurement or acquisition2 7#f7 authorization1 appropriation1 apportionment1 allotment1 obligation1 expenditure1 rescission1 reprogramming1 transfer1 or withholding of funds for the ,department2 7#g7 classified information1 controlled unclassified information1 procurement-sensitive information1 deliberative information1 predecisional information1 or other nonpublic ,government information2 or 7#h7 any other category of event1 contingency1 occurrence1 decision1 action1 outcome1 or circumstance that the ,secretary determines1 by regulation1 creates a risk to the integrity of ,department operations1 the protection of nonpublic ,government information1 the impartiality of ,department personnel1 or public confidence in the ,department4 7b7 ,contractor regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement to require an appropriate clause in relevant contracts to prohibit contractor personnel from participating in prediction markets in cases described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,contractor reporting ,the clause required under paragraph 7#a7 shall require the contractor to report to the contracting officer and appropriate security officials any credible information indicating that contractor personnel described in paragraph 7#a7 knowingly violated the prohibition required by such clause4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit any other requirement relating to conflicts of interest1 procurement integrity1 insider threat1 cybersecurity1 contractor responsibility1 or eligibility for access to classified information4 7c7 ,enforcement ,the regulations under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall specify a range of punishments for the use of prediction markets in violation of this section4 7d7 ,covered ,armed ,forces defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,forces means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force4 #ajhc4 ,ban on bets on military operations 7a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term wager-- 7#a7 means the staking or risking by any person of something of value upon the outcome of an event1 including the outcome of any portion or aspect thereof1 upon an agreement or understanding that the person or another person will receive something of value in the event of a certain outcome2 and 7#b7 does not include insurance for which the insured holds a lawful insurable interest-- 7,a7 under ,state law1 within the meaning of the ,act entitled ,an ,act to express the intent of the ,congress with reference to the regulation of the business of insurance1 approved ,march #i1 #aide 7commonly known as the ,mc,carran-,ferguson ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa et seq4772 or 7,b7 under foreign law1 with respect-- 7i7 to risks located outside the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 the reinsurance of risks covered under clause 7i74 7b7 ,prohibited conduct 7#a7 ,prohibition ,it shall be unlawful for any person to place1 accept1 or facilitate the placement or acceptance of a wager regarding a military operation1 including pursuant to any contingency operation1 sensitive military operation1 introduction of ,american forces into hostilities1 authorization for the use of military force1 or war4 7#b7 ,civil action ,the ,attorney ,general may bring a civil action for injunctive relief in an appropriate district court of the ,united ,states against any person who violates paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,amendments 7#a7 ,interstate and foreign travel or transportation in aid of racketeering enterprises ,section #aieb7;b77i77#a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after gambling the following3 7including conduct prohibited by section #c7;a7 of the ,military ,operations ,bets ,ban ,act of #bjbf74 7#b7 ,prohibition of illegal gambling businesses ,section #aiee7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;i71 by inserting section #c7;a7 of the ,military ,operations ,bets ,ban ,act of #bjbf or after is a violation of2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting conduct prohibited by section #c7;a7 of the ,military ,operations ,bets ,ban ,act of #bjbf1 after gambling includes but is not limited to4 7#c7 ,prohibition on funding of unlawful internet gambling ,section #ecfb7a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,f72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7i7 includes conduct prohibited by section #c7;a7 of the ,military ,operations ,bets ,ban ,act of #bjbf1 without regard to subparagraph 7,f7 of this paragraph2 and 4 7#d7 ,prohibition on trading event contracts relating to war or ,united ,states ,armed ,forces military operations ,section #e;c7c77#e77;,c7 of the ,commodity ,exchange ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #g;a-#b7;c77#e77;,c77 is amended-- 7,a7 in clause 7i7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i7-- 7,i7 by striking the occurrence1 and inserting an occurrence12 7,,ii7 by striking #a;a7#b77;i771 and inserting #a;a7#ai77;i7712 and 7,,iii7 by striking or transactions each place it appears and inserting transactions1 or swaps2 7ii7 by striking subclause 7,,iv72 and 7iii7 by redesignating subclauses 7,v7 and 7,,vi7 as subclauses 7,,iv7 and 7,v71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 ,prohibitions ,no agreement1 contract1 transaction1 or swap may be listed or made available for clearing or trading on or through a registered entity if-- 7,i7 the agreement1 contract1 transaction1 or swap involves war or ,united ,states ,armed ,forces military operations2 or 7,,ii7 the ,commission determines the agreement1 contract1 transaction1 or swap is contrary to the public interest under clause 7i74 4 7d7 ,severability ,if any provision of this section or amendment made by this section1 or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance1 is held to be unconstitutional1 the remainder of this section and the amendments made by this section1 and the application of the provision or amendment to any other person or circumstance1 shall not be affected4 7e7 ,effective date ,this section shall take effect on the date that is #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ajhd4 ,universal guidance on remote and isolated installation designations 7a7 ,universal guidance required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ab months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue guidance applicable to all military departments establishing a standardized definition and tiered classification system for determining the remote and isolated designation status of military installations for the purposes of ,morale1 ,welfare1 and ,recreation 7,,mwr7 and resale1 workforce shortages1 providing critical services to members and families1 and infrastructure ,the guidance shall-- 7,a7 supersede any conflicting definitions1 criteria1 or designations issued by individual military departments with respect to remote and isolated status1 except as otherwise provided in subsection 7c72 7,b7 apply uniformly across all branches of the ,armed ,forces and all military departments2 7,c7 align with and support the program eligibility determinations1 ,,mwr program category assignments1 and ,,naf activity entitlements established under ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ajae4aj 7,military ,morale1 ,welfare1 and ,recreation ,programs and ,nonappropriated ,fund ,instrumentalities7 and ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ajae4ah 7,nonappropriated ,fund ,instrumentality ,procurement ,policy72 and 7,d7 establish a tiered system of remote and isolated designations as provided in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,consolidation of ,do,d,i #ajae4aj and ,do,d,i #ajae4ah with new guidance ,in developing the guidance required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that-- 7,a7 each tier classification established under subsection 7b7 directly corresponds to specific ,,mwr program categories and funding levels authorized under ,do,d,i #ajae4aj1 such that installations within a given tier are assigned ,,mwr program categories commensurate with their degree of isolation2 7,b7 the guidance clarifies and reconciles any inconsistencies between current remote and isolated designations used by the military departments and the location category definitions employed by ,do,d,i #ajae4aj in determining appropriated fund support levels2 7,c7 procurement authorizations for nonappropriated fund instrumentalities 7,,naf7 at remote and isolated installations under ,do,d,i #ajae4ah are calibrated to reflect the tier designation of such installations1 with higher-tier installations receiving proportionally greater procurement flexibility2 and 7,d7 any future revisions to ,do,d,i #ajae4aj or ,do,d,i #ajae4ah are reviewed for consistency with the universal guidance required by this section within #ahj days of such revision1 and updated as necessary to maintain alignment4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in developing the guidance required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with-- 7,a7 the ,secretaries of the military departments2 7,b7 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff2 7,c7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness2 and 7,d7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7b7 ,tiered classification system 7#a7 ,in general ,the guidance issued pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall establish a tiered system for classifying military installations by degree of remoteness and isolation4 ,the ,secretary shall designate not fewer than three and not more than five tiers4 ,in developing the tier criteria1 the ,secretary shall consider1 at a minimum1 the following factors3 7,a7 ,whether the installation is located ,,conus or ,,oconus1 as defined in subsection 7f71 recognizing that ,,oconus installations generally face a broader range of access limitations that may not be captured by proximity or distance metrics alone4 7,b7 ,commissary availability and off-base subsistence access1 including-- 7i7 the distance and travel time to the nearest on-installation commissary1 off-installation grocery store1 or supermarket equivalent2 7ii7 the hours of operation of such facilities2 7iii7 price competitiveness relative to standard retail markets2 and 7iv7 the variety and adequacy of available goods to support servicemember and family dietary needs4 7,c7 ,childcare and school availability1 including-- 7i7 the capacity and waitlist status of on-installation childcare facilities and ,child ,development ,centers2 7ii7 the availability and quality of off-installation licensed childcare providers2 and 7iii7 the availability1 quality1 and accreditation status of kindergarten through grade #ab educational institutions both on-installation and in the surrounding community1 including ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity 7,,dodea7 ,schools1 local public schools1 and private or charter school options4 7,d7 ,housing availability1 including-- 7i7 the quantity1 quality1 and vacancy rate of on-installation government quarters2 7ii7 the availability and affordability of off-installation rental and for-purchase housing in the surrounding community2 7iii7 the adequacy of the applicable ,basic ,allowance for ,housing 7,,bah7 rate relative to local housing market conditions2 and 7iv7 the availability of accessible housing for servicemembers with special needs or larger family sizes4 7,e7 ,commute distance and time associated with housing availability1 including-- 7i7 the average driving distance and travel time between available off-installation housing and the installation gate2 7ii7 the availability and reliability of public transportation options2 7iii7 road infrastructure quality and seasonal road conditions2 and 7iv7 the degree to which limited off-installation housing inventory forces servicemembers and families to reside at distances that impose an unreasonable commute burden4 7,f7 ,healthcare availability1 including-- 7i7 the capacity and scope of services offered by the on-installation military treatment facility1 if any2 7ii7 the distance to the nearest off-installation civilian hospital1 including consideration if care is only available in a neighboring country1 and whether these facilities have emergency and trauma services1 urgent care facility1 and primary care provider accepting ,,tricare and civilian healthcare insurance like the ,federal ,employee ,health ,benefits ,plan2 7iii7 the availability of specialty care including pediatric1 mental health1 obstetric1 and dental services both on and off installation2 and 7iv7 appointment wait times relative to community standards4 7,g7 ,fitness center and recreational facility availability1 including-- 7i7 the presence1 capacity1 quality1 and hours of operation of on-installation fitness centers1 gymnasiums1 aquatic facilities1 and outdoor recreation areas2 7ii7 the extent to which servicemembers and families must rely exclusively on on-installation fitness resources due to the absence or inadequacy of off-installation commercial fitness and recreational options2 and 7iii7 the condition and modernization status of on-installation ,,mwr facilities4 7,h7 ,regional employment rate and military spouse employment opportunities1 including-- 7i7 the unemployment rate in the surrounding labor market area2 7ii7 the availability of career-level civilian employment opportunities accessible to military spouses within a reasonable commute distance2 7iii7 the presence of industries or employers known to be military-spouse-friendly2 7iv7 access to higher education and vocational training programs2 and 7v7 the availability of remote or telework employment options given existing telecommunications infrastructure at the installation location4 7,i7 ,physical accessibility of the installation1 including road conditions1 distance from the nearest population center1 presence of geographic barriers such as mountains1 bodies of water1 or desert terrain1 and seasonal inaccessibility due to weather or environmental conditions4 7,j7 ,access to commercial air transportation1 including the distance to the nearest commercial airport1 frequency of commercial air service1 and availability of reasonable airfares4 7,k7 ,the cost-of-living differential between the installation location and relevant baseline comparators1 including the availability and cost of off-installation housing4 7,l7 ,for ,,oconus installations1 host nation restrictions on the movement of servicemembers and their families1 status of forces agreement limitations1 force protection and travel restrictions1 foreign language or cultural barriers affecting access to community services1 and the operational posture of the installation4 7,m7 ,emergency services1 including-- 7i7 access to critical emergency services1 including the availability1 response time1 and operational capacity of emergency medical services1 fire and rescue services1 law enforcement support1 emergency evacuation capabilities1 disaster response infrastructure1 and mutual aid agreements with surrounding civilian jurisdictions2 7ii7 the reliability of emergency communications systems2 7iii7 the extent to which geographic isolation1 weather conditions1 or transportation limitations impede timely access to emergency assistance for servicemembers and their families4 7#b7 ,scoring methodology and appeals ,in assigning a tier designation to an installation1 the ,secretary shall develop and apply a standardized scoring methodology that-- 7,a7 weights the factors described in paragraph 7#a7 and any additional factors the ,secretary deems appropriate on a consistent basis across all military departments2 7,b7 distinguishes between ,,conus and ,,oconus installations with separate scoring criteria reflective of the unique circumstances of each category2 7,c7 permits periodic re-evaluation of an installation's tier designation upon a significant change in circumstances1 including changes to base population1 infrastructure1 or surrounding community development2 7,d7 includes a formal appeals process by which a ,secretary of a military department or an installation commander may request re-evaluation of a tier designation1 with a decision required not later than #ahj days after submission of such request2 7,e7 incorporates both quantitative and qualitative measures1 including servicemember and military family quality-of-life indicators1 workforce vacancy rates1 spouse employment outcomes1 childcare wait times1 healthcare appointment availability1 and access to emergency services2 and 7,f7 accounts for cumulative effects of multiple access limitations1 such that installations experiencing deficiencies across several categories may receive a higher tier designation notwithstanding moderate scores in any individual category4 7c7 ,preservation of existing designations 7#a7 ,continuation of existing designations ,notwithstanding subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 all military installations that have been designated as remote and isolated by any military department as of the date of the enactment of this ,act shall retain their remote and isolated designation until the date that is #ab months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 at which time the ,secretary of ,defense shall publish a new and comprehensive list of installations designated as remote and isolated under the tiered classification system established pursuant to subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,effect on programs and entitlements ,during the period in which existing designations are preserved under paragraph 7#a71 servicemembers assigned to installations with an existing remote and isolated designation shall continue to receive all programs1 entitlements1 and ,,mwr support authorized under such designation4 ,no servicemember or dependent shall lose access to any program solely as a result of the transition to the tiered classification system prior to the publication of the new list required by paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,new list publication ,the new list published pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 include each military installation designated as remote and isolated1 organized by tier designation under the tiered classification system2 7,b7 identify any installation that held a remote and isolated designation under prior military department criteria that is not included in the new list1 together with a written justification for the removal of such designation2 and 7,c7 be published in a manner accessible to all servicemembers1 ,department of ,defense employees1 and the general public4 7d7 ,congressional reporting and notification requirements 7#a7 ,initial consolidated list ,not later than #fj 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 consolidated list of all military installations currently designated as remote and isolated by each military department4 ,the list shall-- 7,a7 identify each installation by name1 location1 and military department2 7,b7 identify the criteria applied by each military department to designate such installations as remote and isolated as of the date of submission2 7,c7 note the approximate date each installation received its current remote and isolated designation2 and 7,d7 identify any installations for which remote and isolated status is in dispute or under review by a military department as of the date of submission4 7#b7 ,pre-publication congressional briefing ,not later than #cj days before publishing the new and comprehensive list of remote and isolated installations required under subsection 7c77#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the updated list4 ,the briefing shall include-- 7,a7 a complete draft of the proposed new list1 organized by tier designation2 7,b7 an explanation of the scoring methodology and weighting criteria applied under the tiered classification system to assign tier designations to each installation2 7,c7 a comparison of the proposed new list to the consolidated list submitted under paragraph 7#a71 identifying installations added to1 removed from1 or reclassified on the updated list1 and the rationale for each such change2 7,d7 an assessment of the anticipated effects of the new designations on ,,mwr program categories1 appropriated fund support levels1 and ,,naf entitlements under ,do,d,i #ajae4aj and ,do,d,i #ajae4ah2 and 7,e7 a summary of any formal requests for re-designation received during the development of the new list and the disposition of each such request4 7#c7 ,subsequent updates ,following publication of the initial list under subsection 7c77#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives an updated list not less frequently than every three years1 or within #ahj days of any significant revision to the universal guidance issued under subsection 7a74 ,such updated list shall include the same information required under paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection with respect to any changes from the prior list4 7e7 ,periodic review and updating of guidance ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall review the universal guidance issued pursuant to subsection 7a71 including the tiered classification system1 not less frequently than once every three years4 ,such review shall consider-- 7#a7 changes in population1 infrastructure1 or community development in the vicinity of designated installations2 7#b7 feedback from installation commanders1 servicemember surveys1 and military family organizations2 7#c7 revisions to applicable ,department of ,defense ,instructions or policy directives2 and 7#d7 any significant changes to the global basing posture or force structure of the ,armed ,forces that may affect the remote and isolated status of installations4 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to-- 7#a7 limit the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense to designate additional installations as remote and isolated beyond those identified under the tiered classification system where warranted by unique operational1 environmental1 or mission requirements2 7#b7 limit the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense to revise ,do,d,i #ajae4aj or ,do,d,i #ajae4ah in accordance with applicable law2 or 7#c7 require the disclosure of any classified information with respect to installations or operations in submitting reports1 lists1 or briefings required under this section4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,conus ,the term ,,conus means the continental ,united ,states1 excluding ,alaska and ,hawaii4 7#b7 ,community support access ,the term community support access means the availability1 within reasonable proximity of an installation1 of commercial retail establishments1 medical and dental care providers1 recreational and entertainment venues1 educational institutions1 and other community services routinely used by servicemembers and their families4 7#c7 ,military department ,the term military department has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,military installation ,the term military installation has the meaning given that term in section #bhja7;c77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,,oconus ,the term ,,oconus means outside the continental ,united ,states1 including ,alaska1 ,hawaii1 ,united ,states territories1 and all foreign countries4 7#f7 ,off-base subsistence access ,the term off-base subsistence access means the availability of grocery stores1 commissary equivalents1 restaurants1 and other food retail establishments accessible to servicemembers and their dependents without undue burden4 #ajhe4 ,declassification of information concerning ,united ,states personnel classified as prisoner of war or missing in action during certain conflicts 7a7 ,declassification of information 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall declassify any information referred to in paragraph 7#b71 or1 if such declassification is not possible1 make such information available to family members to review4 7#b7 ,information covered 7,a7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#a7 applies to any record1 live-sighting report1 or other information in the custody of the ,department of ,defense that relates to the location1 treatment1 or condition of any ,,pow_/,,mia from ,world ,war ,,ii1 the ,korean ,war1 or the ,vietnam ,war on or after the date on which such individual passed from ,united ,states control into a status classified as a prisoner of war or missing in action1 as the case may be1 until that individual is returned to ,united ,states control4 7,b7 ,,pow_/,,mia defined ,for purposes of this section1 a ,,pow_/,,mia from ,world ,war ,,ii1 the ,korean ,war1 or the ,vietnam ,war is any member of the ,armed ,forces or civilian employee of the ,united ,states who was at any time classified as a prisoner of war or missing in action during ,world ,war ,,ii1 the ,korean ,war1 or the ,vietnam ,war and whose person or remains have not been returned to ,united ,states control4 7b7 ,declassification limitation 7#a7 ,consent requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not declassify a record or other information available to the public pursuant to subsection 7a7 if the record or other information specifically mentions a person by name unless-- 7i7 in the case of a person who is alive 7and not incapacitated7 and whose whereabouts are known1 that person expressly consents in writing to the declassification of the record or other information2 or 7ii7 in the case of a person who is dead or incapacitated or whose whereabouts are unknown1 a family member or family members of that person determined by the ,secretary of ,defense to be appropriate for such purpose expressly consent in writing to the declassification of the record or other information4 7,b7 ,limitation on delegation ,the authority of a person to consent to disclosure of a record or other information for the purposes of subparagraph 7,a7 may be delegated to another person or an organization only by means of an express legal power of attorney granted by the person authorized by that paragraph to consent to the disclosure4 7#b7 ,exceptions to limitation ,the limitation on disclosure in subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#a7 does not apply-- 7,a7 in the case of a person who is dead or incapacitated or whose whereabouts are unknown if the family member or members of that person determined pursuant to such subparagraph cannot be located after a reasonable effort2 or 7,b7 to the access of an adult member of the family of a person to any record or information to the extent that the record or other information relates to that person4 7c7 ,deadlines 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case of records or other information that are required by subsection 7a7 to be declassified and that are in the custody of the ,department of ,defense on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall declassify such records and other information pursuant to this section not later than three years after such date4 ,such records or other information shall be declassified as soon as a review carried out for the purposes of subsection 7b7 is completed4 7#b7 ,authority to withhold ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that the declassification of any record or other information referred to in subsection 7a7 by the date required by paragraph 7#a7 may compromise the safety of a ,,pow_/,,mia who may still be alive in the area of conflict1 then the ,secretary may withhold that record or other information from the disclosure otherwise required by this section4 ,whenever the ,secretary makes a determination under the preceding sentence1 the ,secretary shall immediately notify the ,president and ,congress of that determination4 7d7 ,cooperation with other agencies ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall work with the heads of other ,federal departments and agencies to address the disposition of records in possession of such agencies1 including records received or discovered after the deadlines referred to in subsection 7c74 #ajhf4 ,requirement for markings on lethal military platforms ,chapter #ada of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bcig4 ,requirement for markings on lethal military platforms 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not employ a manned platform with offensive lethal weapons capabilities to conduct an attack if such platform does not include markings to-- 7#a7 signify its affiliation with the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces2 and 7#b7 distinguish itself from the civilian population1 equipment1 or platforms when conducting an attack4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the employment of a manned platform with integrated weapons capabilities of a purely defensive character4 4 #ajhg4 ,extension of ,national ,defense ,strategy ,commission ,section #ajie7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #ajgb7 is amended by striking #ij days after and inserting #ae months after4 #ajhh4 ,prohibition on use of funds for transfer of individuals located at ,camp ,as ,sayliyah 7a7 ,in general ,none of the amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act for the ,department of ,defense may be used to transfer or assist in the transfer or involuntary return of an individual described in subsection 7b7 to-- 7#a7 ,afghanistan2 7#b7 a third country from which it may reasonably be assumed that the individual will be sent to ,afghanistan2 or 7#c7 any location the transfer or involuntary return to which would otherwise violate existing law4 7b7 ,individual described ,an individual described in this subsection is an individual housed at ,camp ,as ,sayliyah who-- 7#a7 is a national of ,afghanistan 7or in the case of an individual having no nationality1 an individual who last habitually resided in ,afghanistan72 and 7#b7 was transported to ,camp ,as ,sayliyah by the ,united ,states ,government for the purpose of consideration for admission to the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to ,afghanistan or a third country from which it may reasonably assumed that an individual described in subsection 7b7 will be sent to ,afghanistan1 the ,secretary may waive the application of subsection 7a7 in the case of such an individual with respect to whom there is pre-existing derogatory information that would preclude the individual from settling in the ,united ,states or ,qatar4 7#b7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days before the date on which the ,secretary intends to exercise the waiver authority under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall notify the relevant committees of ,congress of such intent4 #ajhi4 ,analysis of force requirements for alternative warfighting scenarios 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation and the ,program ,evaluation ,competitive ,analysis ,cell established under section #aci;a7e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall provide a briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on force requirements for alternative warfighting scenarios4 7b7 ,scope of scenarios ,the alternative warfighting scenarios to be addressed under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following types of scenarios3 7#a7 ,a variety of first island chain scenarios in the ,pacific1 including protracted and simultaneous conflicts4 7#b7 ,regional contingencies from not fewer than two additional geographic combatant command areas of responsibility4 7#c7 ,conflicts with near-peer adversaries that result in horizontal escalation across geographic regions4 7#d7 ,hybrid or gray-zone conflict scenarios combining cyber operations1 electronic warfare1 space-based disruption1 and irregular maritime activity by adversary forces4 7c7 ,assessment of requirements ,for each scenario addressed under subsection 7a71 the briefing required by that subsection shall assess the following3 7#a7 ,required force composition 7naval1 air1 and land-based units1 including joint and allied contributions74 7#b7 ,current readiness levels of ,united ,states forces to execute the scenario4 7#c7 ,identified shortfalls in personnel1 equipment1 logistics1 basing access1 medical support capabilities1 contingency contracting capability1 munitions stockpiles1 industrial base production capacities1 and sustainment capabilities4 7#d7 ,estimated timelines for force reconstitution and sustainment under combat conditions1 including replacement and training of military manpower personnel due to attrition4 7#e7 ,opportunities to increase the quantity and availability of required military effects through the use of lower-cost1 rapidly producible1 attritable1 autonomous1 commercial1 or otherwise scalable capabilities capable of achieving acceptable operational outcomes1 together with an evaluation of the risks1 benefits1 costs1 implementation timelines1 and any legislative or regulatory barriers associated with such approaches4 7d7 ,objectives ,the purposes of the assessment of alternative warfighting scenarios under this section are-- 7#a7 to test and evaluate ,united ,states force readiness across a spectrum of potential contingencies2 7#b7 to identify risks and gaps in such readiness2 and 7#c7 to inform future force planning1 posture1 and investment decisions4 #ajij4 ,guidance on the treatment of claims under the ,,havana ,act ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance on treatment of claims under the ,,havana ,act 7,public ,law #aag-df7 with respect to the inclusion of current and former members of the ,armed ,forces4 #ajia4 ,assessment of ,department of ,defense phosphate supply chain vulnerabilities2 related land exchange authorization 7a7 ,assessment required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense 7referred to in this subsection as the ,secretary7 shall complete a comprehensive assessment of the vulnerabilities in the ,department of ,defense phosphate supply chain1 including-- 7,a7 the reliance of defense-relevant industries and military operations on foreign-sourced phosphate and phosphate-derived products2 and 7,b7 the risks to national security posed by patterns of import dependence1 foreign supply concentration1 and the susceptibility of global commodity supply chains to disruption in existence as of the date of the assessment4 7#b7 ,elements ,the assessment required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 an evaluation of the following3 7,a7 ,the extent to which the ,department of ,defense1 the defense industrial base1 and defense-related agricultural and manufacturing supply chains depend on phosphate and phosphate-derived products1 including-- 7i7 phosphate-based munitions components1 propellants1 flame retardants1 energy storage1 and pyrotechnics2 7ii7 phosphoric acid and phosphate compounds used in metal finishing1 corrosion protection1 and other defense manufacturing processes2 and 7iii7 phosphate fertilizers essential to domestic agricultural production supporting military food supply chains and civil-military operations during a national emergency4 7,b7 ,current and projected domestic production capacity for phosphate rock and processed phosphate products1 including an assessment of the number1 location1 and operational status of domestic mining and processing facilities4 7,c7 ,the vulnerability of the phosphate supply chain to deliberate or inadvertent disruption1 including-- 7i7 the degree of ,united ,states net import reliance for phosphate at each stage of the supply chain1 from raw ore to finished defense-relevant products2 7ii7 the concentration of foreign suppliers1 including the market share and geopolitical risk profile of ,morocco1 ,china1 and other major producers2 7iii7 the risk of supply disruption arising from hostile foreign actions1 armed conflicts1 sanctions1 trade restrictions1 export controls imposed by foreign governments1 or anti-competitive behaviors by state-owned or state-influenced enterprises2 7iv7 the risk of disruption arising from single points of failure in domestic transportation1 processing1 or storage infrastructure2 and 7v7 the adequacy and feasibility of substitution1 including the availability of alternative materials1 alternative suppliers1 or alternative production methods capable of replacing phosphate in defense-critical applications within operationally relevant timeframes4 7,d7 ,the adequacy of existing ,united ,states phosphate stockpiles1 including any quantities held in or eligible for inclusion in the ,national ,defense ,stockpile established under the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih et seq471 and the sufficiency of such stockpiles to sustain defense-relevant consumption during a supply disruption of #f1 #ab1 and #bd months1 respectively4 7,e7 ,the relationship between domestic phosphate production capacity and the long-term ability of the ,united ,states to reduce supply chain vulnerability through domestic sourcing4 7,f7 ,a comparison of phosphate supply chain vulnerabilities with vulnerabilities of other materials designated1 as of the date of the assessment1 as strategic and critical materials under the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih et seq47 or as critical minerals on the list of critical minerals published under section #gjjb7;c77#c7 of the ,energy ,act of #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;c77#c771 for the purpose of informing relative prioritization4 7#c7 ,recommendations ,the assessment required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include recommendations with respect to-- 7,a7 actions the ,department of ,defense should take to reduce identified vulnerabilities in the phosphate supply chain1 including through stockpiling1 domestic production incentives1 or other supply chain resilience measures2 and 7,b7 any legislative or regulatory action necessary to address identified gaps in phosphate supply chain security4 7#d7 ,report to congress 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the assessment required under paragraph 7#a7 is completed1 the ,secretary shall submit a report containing the findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations of the assessment to-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7iii7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7iv7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,classified annex ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 shall be submitted in an unclassified form2 but 7ii7 may include a classified annex if the ,secretary determines that the inclusion of certain information in an unclassified report would be detrimental to the national security of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,ratification of actions of the ,secretary of the ,interior ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the actions of the ,secretary of the ,interior in the approval and issuance of land patent ,no4 #aa-bjba-jjjb pursuant to the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 are reaffirmed and ratified4 7c7 ,confirmation of use of certain non-,federal land in ,salt ,lake ,city1 ,utah1 for valid public purposes 7#a7 ,confirmation of uses 7,a7 ,in general ,the use by the ,university of ,utah of the land described in paragraph 7#b7 as a ,university research park1 as approved by the letter from the ,secretary of the ,interior to the ,university of ,utah dated ,december #aj1 #aigj1 and any modifications of the approved plan of development and management approved by the ,department of the ,interior prior to the date of enactment of this ,act1 is confirmed as a valid public purpose consistent with the requirements of the ,act of ,june #ad1 #aibf 7commonly known as the ,recreation and ,public ,purposes ,act7 7#dd ,stat4 #gda1 chapter #egh2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #hfi et seq471 subject to the terms and conditions included in the letter and approvals4 7,b7 ,other uses ,any other uses of the land described in paragraph 7#b7 by the ,university of ,utah that are consistent with use as a ,university research park and related university purposes 7including development of student housing and a transit hub7 are confirmed as valid public purposes consistent with the requirements of the ,act of ,june #ad1 #aibf 7commonly known as the 8,recreation and ,public ,purposes ,act07 7#dd ,stat4 #gda1 chapter #egh2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #hfi et seq474 7#b7 ,description of non-,federal land ,the land referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is the approximately #eic4ed acres of land conveyed to the ,university of ,utah under the ,act of ,june #ad1 #aibf 7commonly known as the ,recreation and ,public ,purposes ,act7 7#dd ,stat4 #gda1 chapter #egh2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #hfi et seq471 by patent numbered #dc-ii-jjab and dated ,october #ah1 #aifh1 and more particularly described as tracts ,d 7excluding parcels numbered #a1 #b1 #c1 #d1 and #e71 ,g1 and ,j1 ,t4 #a ,s41 ,r4 #a ,e41 ,salt ,lake ,meridian4 7d7 ,continental ,divide ,national ,scenic ,trail 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7,b7 ,trail ,the term ,trail means the ,continental ,divide ,national ,scenic ,trail4 7,c7 ,trail ,completion ,team ,the term ,trail ,completion ,team means the joint ,forest ,service-,bureau of ,land ,management ,trail completion team established under paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,completion of ,continental ,divide ,national ,scenic ,trail ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall seek to complete the ,trail as a continuous route not later than #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,trail ,completion ,team 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall establish a joint ,forest ,service-,bureau of ,land ,management ,trail completion team to work in coordination with the administrator of the ,trail-- 7i7 to facilitate the completion and optimization of the ,trail1 consistent with the purposes of the ,trail2 and 7ii7 to assist in the development of the comprehensive development plan for the ,trail under paragraph 7#d74 7,b7 ,consultation ,as appropriate1 the ,trail ,completion ,team shall consult with other ,federal agencies1 affected ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments1 landowners1 affected land-grant mercedes owners and users1 acequias1 and other interested parties in-- 7i7 the completion and optimization of the ,trail2 and 7ii7 the development and completion of the comprehensive development plan for the ,trail under paragraph 7#d74 7#d7 ,comprehensive development plan for the ,continental ,divide ,national ,scenic ,trail 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of establishment of the ,trail ,completion ,team under paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall complete a comprehensive development plan for the ,trail4 7,b7 ,plan inclusions ,the comprehensive development plan under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 identify any gaps in the ,trail for which the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,interior have not been able to acquire land2 7ii7 identify opportunities for the use of easements acquired from willing sellers to facilitate completion of the ,trail2 and 7iii7 include general and site-specific ,trail development plans1 including anticipated costs of the plans4 7#e7 ,partnerships ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall seek to enter into agreements with volunteer and nonprofit organizations1 as appropriate1 to facilitate the completion and administration of the ,trail4 7#f7 ,effect ,nothing in this subsection-- 7,a7 provides any authority to acquire land or interests in land for inclusion in the ,trail beyond the authorities provided for the ,trail in the ,national ,trails ,system ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abda et seq471 including acquisition by eminent domain2 or 7,b7 makes the acquisition of land or interests in land for the ,trail a priority over other land acquisition authorizations4 7e7 ,withdrawal of certain ,bureau of ,land ,management land1 ,new ,mexico 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,federal land described in paragraph 7#b7 is withdrawn from all forms of-- 7,a7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7,b7 disposition under the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 7#b7 ,description ,the ,federal land referred to in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 is the approximately #d1bhh acres of land administered by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management and generally depicted as ,tract ,a1 ,tract ,b1 ,tract ,c1 and ,tract ,d on the map entitled ,placitas1 ,new ,mexico ,area ,map and dated ,november #ac1 #bjai4 7#c7 ,surface estate 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to the reservation of the mineral estate under subparagraph 7,b71 nothing in this subsection prohibits the ,secretary of the ,interior from conveying the surface estate of the ,federal land described in paragraph 7#b7 in accordance with-- 7i7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 or 7ii7 the ,act of ,june #ad1 #aibf 7commonly known as the ,recreation and ,public ,purposes ,act7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #hfi et seq474 7,b7 ,mineral estate ,any conveyance of the surface estate of the ,federal land described in paragraph 7#b7 shall require a reservation of the mineral estate to the ,united ,states4 #ajib4 ,plan for domain awareness at the southern land border 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,common operating picture ,the term common operating picture means an integrated1 interoperable1 near-real-time geospatial and temporal display and repository of multi-source sensor1 analytic1 and operational data and intelligence designed to improve situational awareness1 deconfliction1 and coordinated response among participating agencies4 7#b7 ,domain awareness ,the term domain awareness means the aggregate understanding of activities1 actors1 and conditions across the air1 land1 maritime1 cyber1 and space domains relevant to border security4 7#c7 ,southern land border ,the term southern land border means the land border of the ,united ,states adjacent to ,mexico4 7b7 ,plan required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the ,department of ,defense to contribute to a common operating picture to improve domain awareness at the southern land border4 7#b7 ,communication ,not later than #fj days after developing the plan required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall transmit the plan to such interagency partners as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the proposed architecture1 data sources 7including ,department of ,defense and non-,department of ,defense sensors71 technical standards for interoperability1 and cybersecurity and data protection measures for the common operating picture described in such paragraph4 7,b7 ,a description of the procedures and authorities for data sharing4 7,c7 ,a concept of operations describing how a common operating picture would support operational coordination1 deconfliction1 and information sharing among ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 local1 and authorized international partners4 7,d7 ,a phased implementation schedule with milestones and timelines for operationalizing the common operating picture at the southern land border1 including benchmarks for capability deployment and full operational capability4 7,e7 ,an identification of resource requirements1 estimated costs1 and funding sources1 and a plan for inclusion of requirements for the common operating picture in the annual budget justification materials of the ,department of ,defense4 7,f7 ,plans for training1 sustainment1 and technical support for users across participating agencies4 7,g7 ,metrics and procedures for-- 7i7 assessing effectiveness2 and 7ii7 periodic review and continuous improvement4 7#d7 ,form ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex as necessary4 #ajic4 ,prohibition on implementation of any policy that alters the requirements for chaplains to display visible officer rank on military uniforms 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not implement any policy that alters the requirements for chaplains to display visible officer rank on military uniforms unless expressly authorized by an ,act of ,congress4 7b7 ,requirement to wear officer rank insignia ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require chaplains serving in the ,armed ,forces to display visible officer rank insignia on military uniforms in accordance with the requirements applicable to commissioned officers of the ,armed ,forces4 7c7 ,limitation on funding ,none of the funds authorized be appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be obligated or expended to implement1 administer1 or enforce any policy that removes or obscures the display of visible officer rank on the uniforms of chaplains serving in the ,armed ,forces4 ,,xi ,civilian personnel matters #aaja4 ,prevailing rate determinations for defense industrial base 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aeiik4 ,prevailing rate determinations for defense industrial base 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 under the sole and exclusive discretion of the ,secretary1 may establish the pay of prevailing rate employees located at any defense industrial base facility4 7b7 ,factors ,pay established under subsection 7a7 shall be based on the ,secretary's assessment of-- 7#a7 pay rates of private industry for substantially similar work2 7#b7 the cost of living in the geographic area of the defense industrial base facility concerned2 and 7#c7 whether additional compensation is necessary to incentivize recruitment and retention in a specific job at a particular defense industrial base facility4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,defense industrial base facility ,the term defense industrial base facility has the meaning given that term in section #bbjh7u77#c7 of this title4 7#b7 ,prevailing rate employee ,the term prevailing rate employee has the meaning given that term in section #ecdb of title #e4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ha of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #aeiik4 ,prevailing rate determinations for defense industrial base4 4 #aajb4 ,job grading system for prevailing rate employees at defense industrial base facilities 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aeiik4 ,job grading system for prevailing rate employees at defense industrial base facilities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 under the sole and exclusive discretion of the ,secretary1 shall establish and maintain a job grading system for positions to which subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ec of title #e applies that are located at any defense industrial base facility4 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 establish the basic occupational alignment and grade structure or structures for the job grading system2 7#b7 establish and define individual occupations and the boundaries of each occupation2 7#c7 establish job titles within occupations2 7#d7 develop and publish job grading standards2 and 7#e7 provide a method to ensure consistency in the application of job standards4 7c7 ,defense industrial base facility defined ,in this section1 the term defense industrial base facility has the meaning given that term in section #bbjh7u77#c7 of this title4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ha of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #aeiik4 ,job grading system for prevailing rate employees at defense industrial base facilities4 4 #aajc4 ,probationary period for civilian personnel of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command ,section #aeii;f7i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,three-year2 and 7#b7 by striking three years and inserting two years4 #aajd4 ,enhanced authority for transfers between cyber excepted service and competitive service ,section #afdc7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aeii;f note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking1 military departments and ,defense ,agencies concerned and inserting the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 by striking in such military departments and ,defense ,agencies4 #aaje4 ,removal of ,direct ,support ,activities from personnel limitation on the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense ,section #adc7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 7including ,direct ,support ,activities of that ,office and the ,washington ,headquarters ,services of the ,department of ,defense74 #aajf4 ,prohibition on the use of funds for carrying out a hiring freeze1 reduction in force1 or hiring delay without cause at a public shipyard ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for the ,department of ,defense may be used to-- 7#a7 carry out a hiring freeze at a public shipyard2 7#b7 carry out a reduction in force at a public shipyard2 or 7#c7 delay without cause the filling of a vacant ,federal civilian employee position at a public shipyard4 #aajg4 ,prohibition on the use of funds for carrying out certain hiring freezes1 reductions in force1 and hiring delays 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for the ,department of ,defense may be used to-- 7#a7 carry out a hiring freeze applicable to a covered entity2 7#b7 carry out a reduction in force applicable to a covered entity2 or 7#c7 delay without cause the filling of a vacant ,federal civilian employee position in a covered entity4 7b7 ,covered entity defined ,in this section1 the term covered entity means any entity financed through a working-capital fund established under section #bbjh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aajh4 ,disclosure of telework1 remote work1 and exemptions for return-to-in-person-work requirements in ,department of ,defense vacancy announcements 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall ensure that the disclosure of telework and remote work eligibility1 and exemptions for return-to-in-person-work requirements1 is considered for all announcements of vacant positions in the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,military spouses ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall encourage all agencies of the ,department of ,defense to consider1 consistent with merit system principles and mission requirements1 the use of telework and remote work flexibilities to support the employment of military spouses4 7c7 ,briefing requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 not later than ,july #a1 #bjbg1 on-- 7,a7 the implementation of this section2 and 7,b7 the data collection mechanisms to ensure successful tracking of such implementation2 and 7#b7 annually1 for three years thereafter1 on-- 7,a7 the implementation of this section2 and 7,b7 how many vacancy announcements include the disclosure described in subsection 7a74 #aaji4 ,pilot program to retain high-performing supervisors and managers within the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish a pilot program under which the ,secretary may award pay1 bonus1 or other incentives to civilian supervisors and managers in the ,department of ,defense1 based on performance metrics established by the ,secretary 7in this section referred to as the pilot program74 7b7 ,duration ,the ,secretary may carry out the pilot program during the five-year period beginning on the date on which the ,secretary establishes the pilot program4 7c7 ,identification and number of positions ,the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall identify the positions for which pay1 bonus1 or other incentives may be awarded under the pilot program2 and 7#b7 may award such pay1 bonus1 or other incentives for not more than #bej positions at any time4 7d7 ,rates of special pay ,if so designated by the ,president under section #ecje7;a77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary may establish a rate for special pay under such section for positions under the pilot program4 7e7 ,pay1 bonus1 and incentive authorities ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,secretary may use any pay1 bonus1 or incentive authority available to the ,secretary for the recruitment1 employment1 and retention of civilian personnel within the ,department of ,defense4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following3 7,a7 ,the number of personnel expected to participate in the pilot program4 7,b7 ,the criteria used to determine which personnel will participate in the pilot program4 7,c7 ,the performance metrics used to determine which personnel will receive pay1 bonus1 or other incentives4 7#b7 ,annual reports ,one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and each year thereafter until the pilot program terminates1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following3 7,a7 ,an update on the information included in the report required by paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,the pay rate used in carrying out the pilot program1 in aggregate and per position4 7,c7 ,the metrics by which the ,secretary is evaluating the continued performance of the personnel participating in the pilot program4 7#c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 #aaaj4 ,congressional notification of certain changes to civilian workforce of ,department of ,defense ,section #aeig of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,congressional notification of certain changes to civilian workforce 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #de days before approving any change to the civilian workforce of the ,department of ,defense that will result in a loss of #ej or more full-time civilian employees of the ,department at any facility1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees written notification of such proposed change4 7#b7 ,elements ,any notification submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the impact that the proposed change will have on the ability to maintain the missions of the facility4 7,b7 ,a detailed accounting of the costs of implementing the proposed change4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the cost of1 and time necessary for1 restoration of any lost capability to meet future mission needs4 4 ,,xii ,matters relating to foreign nations ,a ,assistance and training #abja4 ,authority to provide assistance to military forces of ,jordan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense is authorized to provide assistance 7including training1 equipment1 logistics support1 supplies1 stipends1 services1 and sustainment7 to the military forces associated with the ,government of ,jordan through ,december #ca1 #bjbg1 for the following purposes3 7#a7 ,securing the territory of ,jordan1 including all international borders of ,jordan4 7#b7 ,increasing stability in the ,middle ,east region4 7#c7 ,countering and degrading regional threats1 including threats posed by the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria1 al-,qaeda and associated and successor organizations1 the ,muslim ,brotherhood1 ,hamas1 ,palestinian ,islamic ,jihad1 ,iran1 and ,iranian-backed proxy groups4 7#d7 ,bolstering the capacity of the military forces associated with the ,government of ,jordan and increasing collaboration and interoperability among such military forces1 the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 and the military forces of allied and partner countries4 7b7 ,notice before provision of assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae days before the ,secretary intends to exercise the authority to provide assistance under this section1 the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees in writing of such intent4 7#b7 ,elements ,each notification required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the amount1 type1 and purpose of assistance to be provided4 7,b7 ,an identification of the units of the military forces associated with the ,government of ,jordan that would receive such assistance4 7,c7 ,the goals and objectives of the provision of such assistance4 #abjb4 ,modification of authority to provide defense institution capacity building for friendly foreign countries ,section #ccb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by inserting for the purposes specified in subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 before the period2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating clauses 7iii7 and 7iv7 as clauses 7iv7 and 7v71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following new clause 7iii73 7iii7 enhancing the legal capacity of the ministry or regional organization to undertake and carry out institutional functions and security missions-- 7,i7 in accordance with the law of armed conflict2 and 7,,ii7 in a manner that respects human rights and fundamental freedoms1 the rule of law1 and civilian control of the military2 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,funding ,funds made available to the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency and any other funds made available to the ,department of ,defense for security cooperation programs and activities of the ,department of ,defense may be used to carry out activities under subsection 7a7 or 7b74 4 #abjc4 ,modification of authority to build capacity ,section #ccc7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended 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 4 #abjd4 ,abraham ,accords ,defense ,cooperation ,initiative 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish an initiative to bolster defense cooperation between the ,united ,states and the militaries of covered countries1 to be known as the ,united ,states-,abraham ,accords ,defense ,cooperation ,initiative4 7b7 ,relationship to existing authorities ,the ,initiative shall be carried out pursuant to the authorities provided in title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the ,initiative shall include-- 7#a7 deterring aggression by ,iran and proxies of ,iran in the ,middle ,east2 7#b7 coordination with the ,comprehensive ,security ,integration and ,prosperity ,agreement2 and 7#c7 enhancing regional planning and cooperation among the military forces of covered countries1 particularly with respect to long-term regional projects such as-- 7,a7 counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities2 7,b7 ground-based air defenses2 7,c7 theater ballistic missiles and cruise missiles2 7,d7 intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance and tactical command and control2 7,e7 special operations forces development2 7,f7 joint air or naval military exercises2 and 7,g7 any other military capability the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #fj 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 setting forth-- 7#a7 a strategy for achieving the objectives described in subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 the amount of funding necessary to carry out the ,initiative4 7e7 ,sense of ,congress on matching funds ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary should seek to require each participating covered country to contribute matching funds to the ,initiative4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,abraham ,accords country ,the term ,abraham ,accords country means-- 7,a7 a country that is a signatory of the ,abraham ,accords ,declaration1 done at ,washington ,september #ae1 #bjbj2 and 7,b7 any regional1 ,arab1 or ,muslim-majority country that has sought to normalize relations with the ,state of ,israel since #bjbj4 7#b7 ,initiative ,the term ,initiative means the ,united ,states-,abraham ,accords ,defense ,cooperation ,initiative established under subsection 7a74 #abje4 ,redesignation of ,naval ,small ,craft ,instruction and ,technical ,training ,school as ,special ,boat ,training ,command ,section #ceb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,naval ,small ,craft ,instruction and ,technical ,training ,school and inserting ,special ,boat ,training ,command2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,naval ,small ,craft ,instruction and ,technical ,training ,school and inserting ,special ,boat ,training ,command2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,school and inserting the ,command2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,school and inserting ,command2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,school and inserting ,command2 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,school each place it appears and inserting ,command2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7f71 by striking ,school and inserting ,command4 #abjf4 ,extension of ,defense ,operational ,resilience ,international ,cooperation ,pilot ,program ,section #abab of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #caa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbg and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcb2 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #bjbg and inserting #bjcb2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 in the first sentence1 by striking #bjbg and inserting #bjcb4 #abjg4 ,feasibility report on multinational jungle warfare exercises in area of responsibility of ,united ,states ,southern ,command 7a7 ,study ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command shall conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a program of recurring multinational jungle warfare exercises with partner countries in ,south ,america4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of establishing such a program1 with a focus on the following exercise purposes3 7,a7 ,to enhance interoperability between the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and the military forces of partner countries in jungle and dense terrain environments4 7,b7 ,to improve combined capabilities in small-unit tactics1 reconnaissance1 logistics1 medical support1 and communications in austere jungle conditions4 7,c7 ,to strengthen regional partnerships and build capacity among participating countries to counter transnational threats1 including illicit trafficking and non-state armed groups4 7,d7 ,to support the readiness of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces for operations in tropical and jungle environments4 7#b7 ,an identification of recommended invitees for such a program1 including partner countries in ,south ,america and any additional ally or partner the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,recommendations on locations within the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command that should be considered for the conduct of exercises under such a program1 including host-country training areas in ,south ,america1 as agreed upon with participating countries4 7c7 ,coordination ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the head of any other relevant ,federal agency1 as appropriate1 to consider whether a program of exercises under this section would align with ,united ,states security cooperation objectives in the ,western ,hemisphere4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the study required by subsection 7a74 #abjh4 ,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 #abji4 ,notification of intent to decrease ,united ,states ,armed ,forces presence in ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member country 7a7 ,in general ,not less than #abj days before decreasing the permanent or rotational ,united ,states ,armed ,forces presence in a ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member country1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment of ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization deterrence efforts1 including a description and evaluation of the following3 7#a7 ,current ,united ,states force posture in ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member countries1 and whether such force posture maintains an adequate level of deterrence for such countries4 7#b7 ,allied military force posture in each country on the eastern flank of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization4 7#c7 ,the manner in which decreasing the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces presence1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 will change the overall deterrence posture of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization4 7#d7 ,consultations with ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies regarding efforts to identify and backfill1 or otherwise mitigate1 the capability gap resulting from the proposed decrease in the permanent or rotational ,united ,states ,armed ,forces presence in the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member country concerned4 7b7 ,applicability ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply in the event that the ,president-- 7#a7 identifies a need for an immediate use of military force that necessitates decreasing the permanent or rotational ,united ,states ,armed ,forces presence in a ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member country2 and 7#b7 delivers a ,war ,powers ,report to ,congress as outlined in section #d7;a7 of the ,war ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aedc7;a774 ,b ,matters relating to the ,middle ,east #abaa4 ,assistance to ,lebanese ,armed ,forces for countering ,hezbollah and other terrorist groups 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense is authorized to provide assistance for training1 equipment1 and sustainment to vetted divisions of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces for purposes of-- 7#a7 taking meaningful steps to prevent ,hezbollah1 the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria1 al-,qaeda1 the ,muslim ,brotherhood1 ,hamas1 ,palestinian ,islamic ,jihad1 and all ,united ,states-designated terrorist organizations in the territory of ,lebanon from carrying out any attacks1 operations1 or hostile activities against ,united ,states interests and the interests of allies and partners of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 bolstering the capacity of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces to disarm ,hezbollah completely4 7b7 ,prioritization ,in allocating the funds authorized to be appropriated for the provision of assistance under this section1 the ,secretary shall prioritize the training and equipping of appropriately vetted special operations units and associated enabling forces of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces4 7c7 ,availability of funds ,the total amount of funds used to provide assistance under subsection 7a7 may not exceed #cf1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,notice before provision of assistance ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the ,counter-,,isis ,train and ,equip ,fund1 as specified in the funding table in section #deja1 not more than five percent of such funds shall be obligated until the date on which the ,secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that-- 7#a7 the ,government of ,lebanon has declared ,hezbollah's military activities illegal2 7#b7 the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces are acting in accordance with the goal of disarming ,hezbollah completely2 7#c7 the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces are actively denying efforts1 including by the ,government of ,iran1 to send weapons1 supplies1 and financial support to ,hezbollah2 7#d7 the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces are acting to prevent ,hezbollah from threatening or attacking the neighboring countries of ,lebanon2 and 7#e7 the commander of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces is following and implementing directives of the ,government of ,lebanon regarding-- 7,a7 the establishment of a monopoly of force within ,lebanon2 and 7,b7 the disarmament of ,hezbollah4 7e7 ,quarterly reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbg1 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that contains the following3 7,a7 ,an explanation of the vetting process used by the ,department of ,defense to ensure the commitment of recipients of assistance under subsection 7a7 to the goals set forth in subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,an assessment of the willingness and capacity of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces to confront and disarm ,hezbollah4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the willingness and capacity of special operations units of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces to confront and disarm ,hezbollah4 7,d7 ,an assessment of any significant gaps in the capability of special operations units of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces to confront and disarm ,hezbollah1 if any1 and a plan to close any such gaps1 including metrics over time and an identification of required training and equipment4 7,e7 ,for the preceding quarter-- 7i7 information on the number and type of weapons the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces have seized from ,hezbollah2 7ii7 an assessment of the extent to which actions taken by the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces against ,hezbollah have degraded the capabilities of ,hezbollah2 and 7iii7 an assessment of the extent to which ,iran has been able to maintain its support for ,hezbollah4 7,f7 ,an assessment of the threat posed by ,hezbollah to ,israel and ,syria1 and whether such threat has increased or decreased1 as compared to the preceding quarter4 7,g7 ,the number of personnel of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces who have been deployed in the counter-,hezbollah mission1 and an assessment of whether the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces have deployed sufficient troops to support such mission4 7,h7 ,the number of special forces personnel recruited into the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces and the confessional religious makeup of such forces4 7,i7 ,with respect to the provision of assistance under this section to such special forces personnel-- 7i7 the type and amount of training provided2 7ii7 a description of the equipment provided2 and 7iii7 the number of training exercises conducted4 7,j7 ,any other information the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,form ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7f7 ,suspension of ,department of ,defense support to ,lebanese ,armed ,forces 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines1 in any of the quarterly reports required by subsection 7e71 that the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces has the capability to make progress in confronting and disarming ,hezbollah1 but is unwilling to do so1 or that the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces is not acting against ,hezbollah commensurate with the capabilities of the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 suspend the provision of ,department of ,defense support to the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces2 and 7,b7 not later than five business days after making such a determination1 notify the congressional defense committees of the determination4 7#b7 ,inapplicability ,a suspension under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to assistance provided under section #ccc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to constitute a specific statutory authorization for the introduction of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces into hostilities or into situations in which hostilities are clearly indicated by the circumstances4 7h7 ,termination ,the authority to provide assistance under this section shall cease to have effect on ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 #abab4 ,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#a71 by striking beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbh2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 #abac4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals ,section #abji of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #ceda7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbg2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7n7 as subsections 7c7 through 7o71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection 7b73 7b7 ,limitation on use of funds ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section may be expended for cooperation with the ,government of ,syria until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that the ,government of ,syria has taken credible steps-- 7#a7 to remove all foreign fighters and jihadists from the military forces of ,syria and from other services of the ,government of ,syria2 7#b7 to disarm all foreign fighters and jihadists who remain in ,syria2 7#c7 to implement a system to monitor foreign fighters and jihadists so as to prevent attacks on the ,united ,states and allies and partners of the ,united ,states1 including the ,kurdish-led ,syrian ,democratic ,forces2 7#d7 with respect to individuals who pose a threat to the security of the ,united ,states or the security of allies and partners of the ,united ,states1 to prohibit the issuance of visas1 passports1 travel permits1 or other legal documents for purposes of entry into ,syria2 7#e7 to counter al-,qaeda and associated and successor groups2 7#f7 to prevent members and leaders of al-,qaeda and associated and successor groups from entering or remaining in ,syria1 with the aim of preventing such individuals and organizations from launching external attacks on the ,united ,states and allies and partners of the ,united ,states2 7#g7 to implement a system to fairly integrate into the military forces of ,syria the ,syrian ,defense ,forces1 which have been long-time partners of the ,united ,states in countering the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria2 and 7#h7 to prevent attacks and violence against the ,kurds and ,druze of ,syria4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated1 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7c72 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,j71 as redesignated1 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4 #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 8,buck0 ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #ceeh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting equipment and training to counter threats from unmanned aerial systems1 after #f1jjj1jjj12 and 7ii7 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and all that follows through ,defending in paragraph 7#a7 and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbg for defending2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7e7 through 7o7 as subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 through 7p71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsections 7b7 and 7c73 7b7 ,certification 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 of the funds authorized to be appropriated under this section1 not more than #be percent of such funds may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the ,government of ,iraq has taken credible steps-- 7,a7 to prevent attacks by ,iran1 ,iranian-linked proxy groups1 and ,iranian-backed ,shia militia groups against-- 7i7 ,united ,states forces1 facilities1 and interests in ,iraq2 and 7ii7 allies and partners of the ,united ,states in ,iraq1 including such allies and partners in the ,kurdistan region of ,iraq2 7,b7 to investigate and hold accountable any ,iraqi who participates in such attacks2 and 7,c7 to gain further operational control over ,iran-backed ,shia militia groups under the control of the ,iraqi ,security ,forces1 with the ,prime ,minister of ,iraq as the commander in chief1 in order to end ,iran's financial support to and control over such militia groups4 7#b7 ,determination ,in the event that the ,secretary of ,defense is unable to make the certification described in paragraph 7#a7 because the ,government of ,iraq has not taken credible steps with respect to an action described in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of that paragraph1 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan to provide direct defensive support to ,kurdish ,peshmerga forces2 and 7,b7 not earlier than five business days after the date on which the appropriate congressional committees receive such plan1 commence implementation of the plan4 7#c7 ,applicability ,the limitation on use of funds and the certification requirement under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to funds authorized to be appropriated for the ,iraqi ,counter ,terrorism ,service or ,kurdish ,peshmerga forces4 7c7 ,funds for ,kurdish ,peshmerga forces ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection 7a71 not less than #ej percent of such funds shall be directed toward provision of assistance to ,kurdish ,peshmerga forces4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 as redesignated1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 and inserting subsection 7d77#a77;,a72 7#e7 in subsection 7j71 as redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c77i71 by striking subsection 7k77#b7 and inserting subsection 7l77#b72 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 7#f7 in subsection 7l71 as redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking and enhance and inserting or enhance2 and 7,,ii7 by striking supporting international coalition efforts and inserting defending2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking subsection 7i77#a77;,c7 and inserting subsection 7j77#a77;,c72 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking subsection 7j7 and inserting subsection 7k72 and 7#g7 in subsection 7o77#f71 as redesignated1 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 #abae4 ,modification of ,united ,states-,israel subterranean operations cooperation ,section #abgi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hfjf note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking anti-tunnel and inserting subterranean operations2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking anti-tunnel and inserting subterranean operations2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the first sentence1 by inserting and subterranean operations after anti-tunnel2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the first sentence1 by inserting and subterranean operations after anti-tunnel2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by inserting and subterranean operations after anti-tunnel2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #hj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj4 #abaf4 ,modification of ,united ,states-,israel cooperation to counter unmanned systems in all warfighting domains ,section #abgh7;b77#d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hfjf note7 is amended by striking #gj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj4 #abag4 ,united ,states-,israel ,framework for ,upgraded ,technologies1 ,unified ,research1 and ,enhanced ,security 7,,futures7 ,act of #bjbf 7a7 ,establishment of the ,united ,states-,israel ,defense ,technology ,cooperation ,initiative 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,minister of ,defense of ,israel1 shall establish a cooperative initiative1 to be known as the ,united ,states-,israel ,defense ,technology ,cooperation ,initiative1 to expand and accelerate bilateral defense technology research1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 coordination1 and industrial cooperation by-- 7,a7 identifying jointly developed or ,israeli-origin technologies with operational utility for integration into ,united ,states systems and programs of record2 7,b7 conducting collaborative research initiatives involving government1 private sector1 and academic institutions in the ,united ,states and ,israel1 in a manner that protects sensitive technology and information and the national security interests of the ,united ,states and ,israel2 7,c7 facilitating the transition of technologies from research and development into procurement and acquisition pathways2 7,d7 establishing frameworks for joint ventures1 licensing agreements1 and ,united ,states-based co-production or manufacturing partnerships with ,israeli industry2 7,e7 coordinating with relevant ,department of ,defense components1 including the ,irregular ,warfare ,technical ,support ,directorate1 capability development and innovation divisions1 the ,defense ,innovation ,unit1 the ,united ,states-,israel ,operations ,technology ,working ,group1 the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 the ,missile ,defense ,agency and ,united ,states ,space ,command1 and the military services1 to align efforts and avoid duplication2 and 7,f7 promoting joint training exercises and information-sharing mechanisms to enhance operational readiness to deploy jointly developed technologies4 7#b7 ,initiative domains ,the ,initiative shall be carried out through cooperative efforts in domains such as the following3 7,a7 ,counter-,unmanned ,systems including aerial1 maritime1 and ground platforms4 7,b7 ,anti-tunneling and subterranean threats4 7,c7 ,missile and air defense technologies1 including ,golden ,dome for ,america4 7,d7 ,artificial intelligence1 quantum1 machine learning1 and autonomous systems4 7,e7 ,directed energy and advanced sensing4 7,f7 ,cyber defense1 electronic warfare1 and digital resilience4 7,g7 ,biotechnology1 biomanufacturing1 and medical defense4 7,h7 ,network integration1 data fusion1 and contested logistics4 7,i7 ,defense industrial base cooperation1 manufacturing1 and co-production4 7,j7 ,other emerging technologies to address medium- or long-term threats as jointly agreed to by the ,united ,states and ,israel4 7b7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,interim progress update ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees an interim briefing or written update describing-- 7,a7 steps taken to stand up the ,initiative2 7,b7 early coordination with ,israeli counterparts2 7,c7 initial technology areas identified for accelerated cooperation and technologies with operational utility for integration into ,united ,states systems and programs of record2 7,d7 ,department of ,defense components designated to lead implementation2 7,e7 any early transition1 prototyping1 or integration activities initiated during the period covered by the update2 and 7,f7 any co-production agreements successfully negotiated1 including production locations and cost-sharing arrangements4 7#b7 ,annual report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on implementation of the program established under this section4 ,each such report shall include-- 7,a7 a description of activities conducted under the program2 7,b7 an assessment of progress made in advancing shared national security interests2 7,c7 an assessment of the program's collaboration with other relevant ,department programs1 including the ,united ,states-,israel operations-technology working group and ,united ,states-,israel cooperative programs run by the capability development and innovation division and the irregular warfare technical support directorate2 7,d7 a description of technologies transitioned into ,united ,states acquisition programs or fielded systems2 7,e7 a description of partnerships established with ,united ,states and ,israeli industry1 including production locations and cost-sharing arrangements2 and 7,f7 recommendations for future priorities and assessment of resource needs1 including further authorities necessary to promote the long-term integration of joint capabilities between the ,united ,states and ,israel4 7#c7 ,form ,each report required under paragraph 7#b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7#d7 ,public transparency ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall make available on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense periodic1 unclassified updates1 to the maximum extent practicable1 on activities conducted under the ,initiative1 including a description of how these activities contribute to ,american technological and military supremacy and bolster the ,united ,states defense industrial base4 ,such updates shall be made in a manner that ensures that classified information or other information that would compromise operational security1 export controls1 or sensitive technology are not released4 ,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 #bjbf'' and inserting #bjbf1 or #bjbg4 #abbb4 ,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 ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command and the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 have each1 independently1 submitted to the congressional defense committees the certification described in subsection 7b7 and the applicable assessment described in subsection 7c71 none of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg may be obligated or expended-- 7#a7 to reduce the total number of members of the ,armed ,forces permanently stationed in or deployed to the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command to below #gf1jjj for longer than a #de-;day period2 7#b7 to divest1 consolidate1 or otherwise return to a host country any parcel of land or facility located on real property under the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states ,european ,command as of ,june #a1 #bjbe2 7#c7 to divest1 redeploy1 withdraw1 or otherwise permanently move out of the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command any ,department of ,defense equipment or physical property with an initial purchase value of more than #ejj1jjj and positioned in such area of responsibility as of ,june #a1 #bjbe2 or 7#d7 to relinquish the role of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command as ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,supreme ,allied ,commander ,europe4 7b7 ,certification described ,the certification described in this subsection is a certification that a proposed action described in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 is being undertaken only after appropriate consultations with all ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 allies and relevant non-,,nato partners4 7c7 ,assessment described 7#a7 ,in general ,an assessment described in this subsection is the following3 7,a7 ,in the case of a proposed action described in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7a7-- 7i7 an analysis of the impact of such an action on-- 7,i7 the security of the ,united ,states2 7,,ii7 the ability of the ,armed ,forces to provide forward defense of the ,united ,states2 7,,iii7 ,,nato's defense and deterrent posture against current and future ,russian aggression1 as well as the security of ,,nato as a whole2 and 7,,iv7 the ability of the ,united ,states to meet national ,,nato capability targets1 commitments to the ,,nato ,force ,model1 regional and theater campaign plans1 and other warfighting requirements2 7ii7 an analysis of the impact of such an action on the ability of the ,armed ,forces to execute contingency plans of the ,department of ,defense1 including those in the area of responsibility of ,united ,states ,european ,command or in support of operations and crisis response in the areas of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command and the ,united ,states ,africa ,command2 7iii7 a description of the specific requirements being prioritized that necessitate such an action2 7iv7 a detailed analysis of the costs1 as a result of such an action1 for relocation of personnel1 equipment1 and associated infrastructure2 7v7 an analysis of the impact of such an action on military training and major military exercises1 including on interoperability and joint activities with ,,nato allies and partners2 7vi7 a description of consultations regarding such an action with each ,,nato ally and all relevant non-,,nato partners2 7vii7 an assessment of the impact of such an action on the credibility of ,united ,states extended deterrence commitments to ,,nato allies and the potential for nuclear proliferation in the ,european theater2 7viii7 an assessment of the impact of such an action on transatlantic cooperation to deter potential threats from the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7ix7 with respect to an assessment under this subparagraph relating to a proposed action described in subsection 7a77#a71 an articulation of the plan1 generated in coordination with ,,nato allies1 to ensure that other members of ,,nato have available capabilities and capacity to assume the roles and responsibilities of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces to be withdrawn as a result of such action4 7,b7 ,in the case of a proposed action described in paragraph 7#d7 of subsection 7a7-- 7i7 an explanation of the role of ,united ,states nuclear weapons in supporting ,,nato operations and activities following such action1 including changes to command and control relationships and adjustments to the ,united ,states nuclear posture2 7ii7 a description of consultations regarding such action with all ,,nato allies and relevant non-,,nato partners1 including through the ,nuclear ,planning ,group of ,,nato2 7iii7 an assessment of the impact of such action on the effectiveness of ,,nato nuclear deterrence2 7iv7 a risk assessment of-- 7,i7 the nuclear capabilities of ,,nato allies2 and 7,,ii7 the potential for nuclear proliferation in ,europe2 and 7v7 a risk assessment of-- 7,i7 the capability and capacity of nuclear-armed ,,nato allies to effectively deter and1 if necessary1 defeat likely adversaries in the nuclear domain absent a ,united ,states commander serving in the role of ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,supreme ,allied ,commander ,europe2 7,,ii7 changes to be made to existing ,united ,states contingency plans if other ,,nato member countries with nuclear capabilities were to provide extended nuclear deterrence to ,,nato2 and 7,,iii7 the impact of such provision of extended nuclear deterrence on ,united ,states nuclear posture and deterrence planning requirements4 7#b7 ,coordination required ,in independently conducting the assessments described in clauses 7iv7 and 7v7 of paragraph 7#a77;,b7 with respect to a proposed action described in subsection 7a77#d71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall coordinate such assessment-- 7,a7 with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 with respect to the independent risk assessment described in such clause 7iv72 and 7,b7 with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 with respect to the independent assessment described in such clause 7v74 7d7 ,form 7#a7 ,certification ,the certification described in subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form4 7#b7 ,assessment ,the assessment described in subsection 7c7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7#c7 ,prohibition on modification ,any assessment required under this section shall be submitted to the congressional defense committees without modification or alteration4 7e7 ,sunset ,the limitation under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 #abbc4 ,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 intended 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 ,zaporizhzhia ,oblast1 ,donetsk ,oblast1 and ,luhansk ,oblast4 #abbd4 ,united ,states-,ukraine ,strategic ,defense ,innovation ,working ,group 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall seek to engage with relevant stakeholders in ,ukraine to establish a ,united ,states-,ukraine ,strategic ,defense ,innovation ,working ,group 7referred to in this section as the ,working ,group7 to explore-- 7,a7 pathways for the co-development1 co-production1 acquisition1 and transfer of covered systems2 7,b7 the development of related mutual technology transfer frameworks2 and 7,c7 the mutual transmission of unmanned aerial systems expertise4 7#b7 ,composition 7,a7 ,co-chairs ,the ,working ,group shall be co-chaired by the following3 7i7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7ii7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit4 7iii7 ,the ,director of the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force #dja4 7,b7 ,additional ,department of ,defense participants ,the ,working ,group shall include participation by representatives of the following3 7i7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy4 7ii7 ,the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command4 7iii7 ,any other representative of the ,department of ,defense the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7,c7 ,other participants ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek the participation in the ,working ,group of representatives of the following3 7i7 ,the ,ministry of ,defense of ,ukraine4 7ii7 ,the military forces of ,ukraine4 7iii7 ,the ,brave#a ,defense ,tech ,cluster4 7iv7 ,the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization-,ukraine ,joint ,analysis1 ,training1 and ,education ,center4 7v7 ,any other entity mutually agreed upon by the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,minister of ,defense of ,ukraine4 7b7 ,duties and responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the co-chairs of the ,working ,group shall be responsible for engaging with the other participants in the ,working ,group-- 7,a7 to systematically analyze and apply lessons learned from the methodologies employed by the military forces of ,ukraine and the domestic defense industrial base of ,ukraine to accelerate the development1 production1 and fielding of covered systems2 7,b7 to identify the ,ukraine-designed covered systems that-- 7i7 have demonstrated high operational utility in active combat2 and 7ii7 offer strategic capability enhancements for the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces2 7,c7 to provide recommendations to expand and improve incorporation of ,ukraine-designed covered systems into ,department of ,defense programs1 including ,blue ,,uas1 the ,drone ,dominance ,program1 and service acquisition programs2 7,d7 to develop defense trade foundational agreements between the ,united ,states and ,ukraine1 including-- 7i7 a mutual technology transfer framework1 which shall include-- 7,i7 mutual data exchange protocols to facilitate the secure sharing of relevant battlefield and military information1 such as telemetry data and other electronic warfare signal profiles2 and 7,,ii7 joint intellectual property ownership frameworks that-- 7aa7 protect the background intellectual property of all participants2 and 7bb7 facilitate the co-development and co-production of ,ukraine-designed covered systems2 and 7ii7 a memorandum of understanding on reciprocal defense procurement2 and 7,e7 to assess the feasibility of testing ,united ,states-manufactured covered systems in ,ukraine1 including by deploying ,united ,states-manufactured covered systems to operational units of ,ukraine for evaluation and use in active combat scenarios4 7#b7 ,meetings ,the ,working ,group shall convene not less frequently than once every #abj days1 with meeting frequency determined by the co-chairs1 in consultation with the other participants in the ,working ,group4 7c7 ,prioritization of ,ukraine-designed covered systems 7#a7 ,in general ,the co-chairs of the ,working ,group shall prioritize the ,ukraine-designed covered systems identified under subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 for co-development1 co-production1 and acquisition1 including by-- 7,a7 analyzing the extent to which ,ukraine-designed covered systems meet existing statutory requirements with respect to fielding2 7,b7 identifying authorities that may be used to accelerate the establishment and approval of joint ventures1 cooperative production agreements1 or licensed production agreements involving the ,department of ,defense and the military forces of ,ukraine2 7,c7 identifying authorities that may be used to accelerate procurement pathways for ,ukraine-designed covered systems2 7,d7 conducting a detailed supply chain assessment of the components and inputs that would be used in the co-production of ,ukraine-designed covered systems2 7,e7 identifying the costs associated with co-developing and co-producing ,ukraine-designed covered systems in the ,united ,states2 and 7,f7 identifying the steps necessary to produce ,ukraine-designed covered systems at scale in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,unmanned aerial systems expertise ,in addition to co-development1 co-production1 and acquisition1 the ,working ,group shall also focus on-- 7,a7 the mutual transmission of-- 7i7 best practices for the rapid development1 cost-effective production1 and fielding of unmanned aerial systems and counter-unmanned aerial systems2 7ii7 the tactics1 techniques1 and procedures that enable successful battlefield employment of offensive and defensive unmanned aerial systems2 and 7iii7 best practices with respect to force protection from unmanned aerial systems and the defense of fixed targets from unmanned aerial systems2 7,b7 the transmission of lessons learned in ,ukraine to the unmanned aerial systems and counter-unmanned aerial systems program of the ,department of the ,army2 and 7,c7 the transmission of lessons learned through the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force #dja to the military forces of ,ukraine4 7#c7 ,remediation pathway ,with respect to ,ukraine-designed covered systems identified under subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 that do not meet existing statutory requirements with respect to fielding1 the ,working ,group shall explore alternative pathways for the fielding of such covered systems1 including through-- 7,a7 ,army ,drone ,industrial ,base ,programs2 7,b7 the ,,uas ,marketplace2 and 7,c7 ,drone ,dominance4 7d7 ,reports and briefings 7#a7 ,initial strategy and action plan ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,working ,group shall provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on the initial strategy for the co-development1 co-production1 and acquisition of ,ukraine-designed covered systems4 7#b7 ,semiannual updates 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the briefing required by paragraph 7#a7 is provided1 and every #ahj days thereafter until the date on which the ,working ,group terminates1 the ,working ,group shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the ,working ,group4 7,b7 ,elements ,each report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 include1 for the preceding #ahj-;day period1 the following3 7i7 ,a list of ,ukraine-designed covered systems identified for prioritization1 including the current status of such covered systems with respect to technical and legal evaluation1 certification1 and integration with existing ,united ,states force posture and operational needs4 7ii7 ,a detailed list of specific fast-track acquisition or waiver authorities that may be used to accelerate the co-development1 co-production1 or acquisition of ,ukraine-designed covered systems4 7iii7 ,a supply chain analysis of the sourcing of inputs and component parts to eliminate dependence on countries of concern1 such as the ,russian ,federation1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 ,iran1 and the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea4 7iv7 ,a comprehensive framework to facilitate the transition of prioritized ,ukraine-designed covered systems from identification to co-development and co-production at scale1 including an assessment of the feasibility of using the following for such purpose3 7,i7 ,joint ventures4 7,,ii7 ,cooperative production agreements4 7,,iii7 ,licensed production agreements4 7v7 ,a detailed description of intellectual property ownership frameworks that could be used to facilitate the co-development and co-production of prioritized ,ukraine-designed covered systems4 7vi7 ,a description of any specific regulatory1 legal1 or policy barriers that hinder the establishment of joint ventures1 cooperative production agreements1 or licensed production agreements4 7vii7 ,a description of any regulatory1 export-control1 or certification barriers that impede the acquisition of ,ukraine-designed covered systems4 7,c7 ,form ,each report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,termination 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,working ,group shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,one-year extension ,the ,working ,group may continue in effect until the date that is six years after the date of the enactment of this ,act if the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7,a7 determines that a one-year extension is beneficial to ,united ,states security interests2 and 7,b7 submits to the congressional defense committees a written justification for such an extension4 7f7 ,covered system defined ,in this section1 the term covered system means-- 7#a7 an unmanned system that-- 7,a7 is designed for a limited number of missions2 7,b7 is expendable in high-threat environments2 and 7,c7 is characterized by a low per-unit cost1 relative to the value of the targets the unmanned system is designed to engage2 and 7#b7 includes-- 7,a7 the enabling software and hardware of such an unmanned system2 7,b7 unmanned aerial vehicles1 unmanned underwater vehicles1 and unmanned surface vehicles2 7,c7 capabilities to counter unmanned systems1 including early warning systems1 jamming systems1 and interceptors2 and 7,d7 command and control architecture1 including software and hardware1 to enable the integrated1 secure1 and resilient operation of unmanned systems and capabilities to counter unmanned systems4 #abbe4 ,notification of gray zone activities by the ,russian ,federation against ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies 7a7 ,in general ,not later than seven days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense is made aware of any gray zone activities known or reasonably suspected to have been carried out by the ,russian ,federation against a ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ally1 the ,secretary shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress of such activities4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,gray zone activities ,the term gray zone activities has the meaning given such term in the document of the ,national ,intelligence ,council entitled ,updated ,,ic ,gray ,zone ,lexicon3 ,key ,terms and ,definitions1 issued in ,july #bjbd in response to section #hbe7;c7 of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-cj2 #acf ,stat4 #ajbh2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaf;c note74 #abbf4 ,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 7f77#ab71 by striking #djj1jjj1jjj and inserting #gej1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 in subsection 7h71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbi and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 ,foreign contributions 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for fiscal year #bjbg and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense may use contributions1 including money1 personal property1 and services1 from foreign governments or other entities to provide assistance under the authority of this section4 7#b7 ,use of contributions 7,a7 ,in general ,such contributions shall be available to the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state-- 7i7 to provide additional assistance authorized under subsection 7a72 7ii7 for the replacement of any weapons or articles provided to entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#a7 from the inventory of the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 to recover or dispose of equipment previously provided to such entities4 7,b7 ,limitation ,use of such contributions for the replacement of weapons under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 shall be limited to the replacement of weapons or articles with respect to which initial notification was provided to ,congress after ,july #ad1 #bjbe4 7#c7 ,unused contributions ,not later than seven days before the date on which the authority provided by this section terminates1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall report to the congressional defense committees any contribution originating from a foreign government or other entity intended to provide assistance under this section that is not expended for such purpose before such date of termination4 4 #abbg4 ,synchronization of defense readiness with ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter through #bjcd1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of allied progress toward meeting the target of spending #c4e percent of gross domestic product on core defense-related priorities by #bjce1 as agreed to at the #bjbe ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,summit in ,the ,hague4 7#b7 ,a description of ,united ,states and allied forces available to the ,supreme ,allied ,commander ,europe under the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,force ,model1 including-- 7,a7 a description of-- 7i7 any change made during the preceding year to the ,united ,states forces available to the ,supreme ,allied ,commander ,europe under such ,force ,model2 and 7ii7 any significant change in the security environment that may require changes to force requirements2 and 7,b7 an analysis of the risk any such change poses to the ability of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization to fulfill deterrence and defense mission requirements4 7#c7 ,a description of any change to the operational readiness of the ,united ,states and allied forces available to the ,supreme ,allied ,commander ,europe1 including a description of-- 7,a7 the criteria used to determine the readiness of a unit2 and 7,b7 the data underpinning the assessment of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command with respect to the readiness of such forces4 7#d7 ,a description of ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization exercises and the accompanying metrics used to validate the readiness of forces4 7#e7 ,an evaluation of allied progress toward implementing ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization capability targets and a description of any priority capability shortfalls1 including any change to such progress4 7#f7 ,a list of critical capabilities required to execute the regional plans of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 which capabilities are largely or wholly provided by the ,united ,states1 and a description of any ,united ,states efforts to support and synchronize with fellow ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies to develop or procure such capabilities or similar capabilities1 including any change to the availability of such capabilities4 7#g7 ,in each subsequent report submitted under this subsection-- 7,a7 a description of any change to the ,united ,states forces available to the ,supreme ,allied ,commander ,europe under the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,force ,model in the #ij days preceding the date on which the report is submitted2 and 7,b7 an analysis of the risk any such change poses to the ability of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization to fulfill deterrence and defense mission requirements4 7#h7 ,in the case of any change described in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c71 an assessment of whether ,europe has the force structure1 readiness levels1 and enabling capabilities to assume responsibility for any decrease in ,united ,states forces available to the ,supreme ,allied ,commander ,europe under the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,force ,model4 7#i7 ,an assessment of the deterrence and defense posture of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization on the alliance's eastern flank1 including-- 7,a7 a description of ,united ,states military force posture in each country on the eastern flank1 including any changes to ,united ,states forces in ,europe during the #ij-;day period preceding the submission of the report2 7,b7 a description of allied military force posture in each country on the eastern flank2 7,c7 an evaluation of the capacity of ,united ,states and allied forces to reinforce the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization's eastern flank in the event of a conflict2 7,d7 an identification of any obstacle that could delay such reinforcement1 including the status of pre-positioned ,united ,states materiel in ,europe1 and an evaluation of the manner in which such obstacles could undermine the deterrence and defense posture of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization2 and 7,e7 a description of efforts by the ,united ,states and ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies to address the obstacles identified under subparagraph 7,d71 including efforts to improve mobility1 readiness1 pre-positioning1 infrastructure1 and coordination mechanisms necessary to enable timely reinforcement of the eastern flank4 7#aj7 ,an assessment of ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization deterrence efforts in ,romania1 including a description and evaluation of-- 7,a7 the ,united ,states force posture in ,romania1 including any new rotations to ,romania intended to enhance deterrence after the #bjbe decision to end the rotational presence of a ,united ,states brigade2 7,b7 consultations with ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies regarding efforts to backfill or otherwise mitigate the capability gap resulting from the end of such rotational presence2 7,c7 the readiness of ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,forward ,land ,forces in ,romania2 7,d7 new or expanded bilateral and multilateral training activities and military exercises conducted to build capacity and improve interoperability among ,united ,states forces1 ,romanian forces1 and other ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies2 and 7,e7 efforts undertaken by the ,united ,states1 ,romania1 and other ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies to improve critical military infrastructure in ,romania1 including infrastructure necessary to support collective defense obligations of the alliance and to enable ,united ,states contingency operations4 7b7 ,form ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #abbh4 ,co-development and co-production program with ,germany for certain munitions 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state shall seek to engage with appropriate officials of ,germany in a joint program for the purpose of enabling the co-development and co-production of air defense and air-to-air munitions capabilities1 including the ,patriot surface-to-air missile system1 the ,advanced ,medium-,range ,air-to-,air ,missile1 and the ,,aim-#i ,sidewinder missile1 for the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states and the ,bundeswehr of ,germany1 consistent with applicable ,united ,states law and existing bilateral defense cooperation agreements4 7b7 ,use of authorities 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out a joint program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 may use the authorities under title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other applicable statutory authorities available to the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,reciprocal procurement ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall leverage the existing ,united ,states-,germany ,reciprocal ,defense ,procurement ,memorandum of ,understanding to the maximum extent practicable to facilitate contracting arrangements1 quality assurance1 and supply chain integration4 7#c7 ,co-development and co-production agreements ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 may enter into co-development agreements1 co-production arrangements1 and project agreements with ,germany 7in accordance with existing authorities for such agreements and arrangements7 to carry out the joint program under subsection 7a71 including arrangements for-- 7,a7 joint research and development of next-generation variants of covered munitions systems2 7,b7 the establishment of co-production facilities in the ,united ,states or ,germany1 or both2 7,c7 technology transfer1 consistent with applicable law1 including the ,international ,traffic in ,arms ,regulations2 and 7,d7 specialization to optimize defense industrial strengths and avoid duplication4 7c7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through #bjcj1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state shall provide the appropriate committees of ,congress with a briefing on the joint program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,each briefing required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for the period covered by the briefing1 the following3 7,a7 ,a summary of engagements under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,a description of activities undertaken by the ,united ,states and ,germany to enable co-development and co-production of munitions systems described in subsection 7a74 7,c7 ,a description of progress made in finalizing defense trade foundational agreements between the ,united ,states and ,germany1 including-- 7i7 implementation and use of the existing ,reciprocal ,defense ,procurement ,memorandum of ,understanding2 7ii7 a security of supply agreement for such munitions systems2 7iii7 a general security of military information agreement2 and 7iv7 any cyber maturity model certification or equivalent industrial security arrangements4 7,d7 ,a detailed assessment of the use of exemption and other authorities under1 and any useful modifications that should be made to1 the ,international ,traffic in ,arms ,regulations and related statutory authorities that would support the expansion of co-development and co-production of munitions systems with ,germany1 including-- 7i7 an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of seeking a ,treaty on ,defense ,trade ,cooperation with ,germany1 or an equivalent bilateral framework1 to streamline technology transfer approvals for such munitions systems2 and 7ii7 a description of any interagency coordination actions taken or planned to synchronize positions regarding technology transfer to ,germany for such munitions systems4 7,e7 ,an identification of the additional resources or authorities necessary to enable the fielding of munitions capabilities described in subsection 7a74 7,f7 ,any other matter the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state consider appropriate4 7d7 ,additional partners ,the ,president is authorized to use the authorities provided in this section to encourage enhanced co-development and co-production with other ,european security partners of the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abbi4 ,report and assessment relating to ,united ,states force posture adjustments in ,europe 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the risk assessment of the ,commander with respect to ,united ,states force posture changes implemented after ,january #bj1 #bjbe1 in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include an assessment of the following3 7,a7 ,the ability of the ,united ,states to meet military campaign plans in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command4 7,b7 ,the ability of the ,united ,states to meet the regional plans of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization adopted at the #bjbc ,vilnius ,summit4 7,c7 ,the ability of the ,united ,states to meet the defense and deterrence requirements of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7b7 ,independent assessment by the ,government ,accountability ,office 7#a7 ,assessment required ,not later than #ahj days after the submission of the report required by subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees an independent assessment of-- 7,a7 the analytical framework1 analysis of alternatives1 wargaming activities and other operational assessments1 intelligence assessments1 and operational and strategic risk assessments used in conducting the review of global force posture undertaken during development of the national defense strategy most recently prepared pursuant to section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 specifically as it pertains to the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command2 7,b7 the conclusions drawn from such review of global force posture2 and 7,c7 the extent to which such analytical framework1 analysis of alternatives1 wargaming activities and other operational assessments1 intelligence assessments1 and operational and strategic risk assessments informed and were consistent with changes to ,united ,states force posture in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command implemented after ,january #bj1 #bjbe4 7#b7 ,elements ,the assessment required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an evaluation of the completeness1 rigor1 and methodological validity of the analytical framework1 assumptions1 scenarios1 intelligence inputs1 and analysis of alternatives4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the consistency between the analytical conclusions and actual posture decisions implemented after ,january #bj1 #bjbe4 7,c7 ,a review of the sensitivity of conclusions to key assumptions and variables4 7,d7 ,an identification of any gaps1 limitations1 or sources of analytical risk4 7,e7 ,an evaluation of the implications of each such adjustment for ,united ,states national security interests1 the deterrence and defense posture of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 and execution of combatant commander campaign plans and ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization regional plans4 7#c7 ,access to information ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the ,comptroller ,general with timely access to all data1 assumptions1 models1 briefings1 analyses1 memoranda1 recommendations1 dissenting views1 decision memoranda1 and other information necessary to carry out the assessment required under this subsection1 including classified information1 consistent with applicable law4 ,d ,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region #abca4 ,extension and modification of designation of senior official for ,department of ,defense activities relating to1 and implementation plan for1 the ,,aukus partnership ,section #accb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking a senior civilian and all that follows through who shall be and inserting the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,international ,armaments ,cooperation as the senior civilian official of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting ,march #a1 #bjbg1 and semiannually thereafter2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,the plan and inserting ,each plan2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,h71 respectively2 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraph 7,b73 7,b7 ,a description of the organization1 roles1 and objectives of all ,,aukus implementation working groups4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking the plan and inserting a plan2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjbi and inserting #bjcb4 #abcb4 ,extension and modification 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 #bjbf and inserting the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbg2 and 7#b7 by striking fiscal year #bjbf and inserting fiscal year #bjbg4 7b7 ,reports and briefings ,subsection 7d7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh and inserting fiscal years #bjbh and #bjbi2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7viii7 ,the independent assessment of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command with respect to the activities and resources required for the subordinate unified commands of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 including ,united ,states ,forces ,korea and ,united ,states ,forces ,japan4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh each place it appears and inserting fiscal years #bjbh and #bjbi4 7c7 ,extension of plan ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh and inserting fiscal years #bjbh and #bjbi4 #abcc4 ,extension1 modification1 and redesignation of ,taiwan ,security ,cooperation ,initiative ,section #acbc of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,taiwan and inserting ,first ,island ,chain2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,consistent and all that follows through ,defense and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,defense2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting consistent with the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq471 before the military2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by inserting consistent with the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq471 before civilian2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 the national security forces of the ,philippines4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and the ,philippines after ,taiwan2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,the national security forces of the ,government of the ,philippines to defend against coercion and aggression4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,c72 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,fiscal year #bjbg ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbg for the ,department of ,defense1 not more than #a1ejj1jjj1jjj may be made available for the purposes of subsection 7a74 2 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and the national security forces of the ,philippines after ,taiwan2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or the national security forces of the ,philippines after ,taiwan2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7h71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbi and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcb4 #abcd4 ,updates to ,national ,industrial ,security ,program ,operating ,manual regarding ,,aukus 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to identify1 mitigate1 and remove1 as appropriate1 procedures and regulations contained in the ,national ,industrial ,security ,program ,operating ,manual that unnecessarily constrain or impede government and industry from meeting the objectives of the partnership among ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states 7commonly known as ,,aukus74 7b7 ,issues ,to be addressed ,at a minimum1 the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall address the following issues related to the ,national ,industrial ,security ,program ,operating ,manual3 7#a7 ,international security requirements4 7#b7 ,clearance reciprocity4 7#c7 ,marking and classification4 7#d7 ,security training4 7#e7 ,subcontracting4 7#f7 ,foreign ownership1 control1 or influence4 7#g7 ,delegation and oversight by cognizant security agencies4 7c7 ,additional requirements ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a timeline for updating the ,national ,industrial ,security ,program ,operating ,manual4 7#b7 ,a plan for mitigating ,national ,industrial ,security ,program ,operating ,manual procedures and regulations that unnecessarily constrain ,,aukus participants4 7#c7 ,recommendations for any legislative action1 as necessary1 that would facilitate the ,,aukus partnership4 #abce4 ,oversight of ,united ,states military posture on the ,korean ,peninsula 7a7 ,prohibition on use of funds ,amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act may not be obligated or expended to reduce the approximate total number of members of the ,armed ,forces that are permanently stationed in1 or deployed to1 the ,republic of ,korea to 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 #fj days after the date on which the certification described in subsection 7b7 and the applicable assessment described in subsection 7c7 are submitted to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7b7 ,certification described ,the certification described in this subsection is a certification by the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,forces ,korea1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 to the appropriate committees of ,congress that1 as applicable1 a reduction in the approximate total number of members of the ,armed ,forces that are permanently stationed in1 or deployed to1 the ,republic of ,korea to 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-- 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 to below #bh1ejj1 an assessment by the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,forces ,korea1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence that includes-- 7,a7 an analysis of the impact of such a reduction on-- 7i7 the security of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 the security of the ,republic of ,korea and ,japan2 7iii7 ,united ,states deterrence2 and 7iv7 the defense posture of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command2 7,b7 an analysis of the impact of such a reduction on the ability of the ,armed ,forces to execute contingency plans of the ,department of ,defense1 including in support of operations beyond the ,korean ,peninsula2 7,c7 an analysis of the additional costs for relocation of personnel1 equipment1 and associated infrastructure2 7,d7 an analysis of the impact of such a reduction on military training and major military exercises1 including on interoperability and joint activities with the ,republic of ,korea and ,japan2 7,e7 a description of consultations with the ,republic of ,korea1 ,japan1 and countries that have sent military contributions to the ,united ,nations ,command2 7,f7 an assessment of the impact of a substantial reduction in the number of members of the ,armed ,forces permanently stationed in or deployed to the ,republic of ,korea on the credibility of ,united ,states extended deterrence commitments to the ,republic of ,korea and ,japan1 the potential for nuclear proliferation in the ,indo-,pacific region1 and the ability of the remaining forces permanently stationed in1 or deployed to1 the ,republic of ,korea to support integrated air and missile defense operations in defense of the ,republic of ,korea and ,japan2 and 7,g7 an independent risk assessment by the ,commander of ,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 ,united ,states ,forces ,korea1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence that includes-- 7,a7 an assessment of the extent to which the three conditions set forth in the bilaterally determined conditions-based ,operational ,control ,transition ,plan that was signed on ,october #ca1 #bjah1 will be satisfied prior to the completion of such transition2 7,b7 a detailed description of the manner in which a ,republic of ,korea-led ,combined ,forces ,command will report to national command authorities in the ,united ,states and the ,republic of ,korea2 7,c7 a detailed description of the planned command relationship between a ,republic of ,korea-led ,combined ,forces ,command and the ,united ,states-led ,united ,nations ,command2 7,d7 a description of consultations with countries that have sent military contributions to the ,united ,nations ,command2 7,e7 a description of the ,united ,states-,republic of ,korea wartime operational control consultations with ,japan1 and an assessment of approaches for deconflicting military operations across the ,united ,states-,republic of ,korea and the ,united ,states-,japan alliances2 7,f7 an assessment of the effect1 if any1 of the completion of such transition on the potential for nuclear proliferation in the ,indo-,pacific region2 and 7,g7 an independent military risk assessment by the ,commander of ,united ,states ,forces ,korea1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff of such transition4 7d7 ,form 7#a7 ,certification ,a certification described in subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form4 7#b7 ,assessment ,an assessment described in subsection 7c7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,quarterly report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 and every #ij days thereafter through #bjcj1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,forces ,korea1 shall provide the appropriate committees of ,congress with a report on the ,united ,states-,republic of ,korea roadmap for implementation of the bilateral ,conditions-based ,operational ,control ,transition ,plan1 signed on ,october #ca1 #bjah4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,the current assessment of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,forces ,korea with respect to the conditions that must be achieved before the ,republic of ,korea may responsibly assume wartime operational control1 including an assessment of the extent to which-- 7i7 the ,republic of ,korea has acquired and operationalized the military capabilities required to lead the combined defense2 7ii7 comprehensive alliance response capabilities are sufficient to address nuclear and missile threats by the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea2 and 7iii7 the security environment on the ,korean ,peninsula and in the ,indo-,pacific region is conducive to a stable transition of wartime operational control4 7,b7 ,an articulation of the specific military capabilities1 and associated numbers or levels of such capabilities1 the ,republic of ,korea must acquire and operationalize in order for-- 7i7 the ,republic of ,korea to be considered prepared to lead the combined defense2 and 7ii7 comprehensive alliance response capabilities to be considered sufficient to address nuclear and missile threats of the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea4 7,c7 ,an articulation of the specific military capabilities1 and associated numbers or levels of such capabilities1 the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces must acquire and operationalize in order for comprehensive alliance response capabilities to be considered sufficient to address nuclear and missile threats of the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea4 7,d7 ,any other matter the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7f7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,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 #abcf4 ,indo-,pacific ,regional ,sustainment ,framework 7a7 ,establishment ,using lessons learned from the demonstration program carried out under section #hdb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcda note71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and maintain a regional sustainment framework in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 to be known as the ,indo-,pacific ,regional ,sustainment ,framework 7referred to in this section as the ,framework71 to foster co-sustainment efforts focused on providing the logistics support1 sustainment activities1 and personnel services necessary to maintain defense platforms1 systems1 subsystems1 and components4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,framework shall be-- 7#a7 to mitigate the risks associated with operations in a contested logistics environment2 7#b7 to ensure military readiness and lethality2 7#c7 to reduce strategic lift requirements2 7#d7 to leverage the industrial base capabilities of allies and partners1 including through co-sustainment and co-production relationships2 7#e7 to collectively leverage the industrial base capabilities of the ,united ,states and its allies and partners to forge agreements1 align logistics priorities1 exchange best practices1 strengthen supply chain resilience1 and expand the defense industrial base through co-sustainment relationships1 including through key bilateral and multilateral forums such as the ,partnership for ,indo-,pacific ,industrial ,resilience and the ,five-,eyes ,joint ,sustainment ,supply ,chain ,forum2 7#f7 to provide the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command with a range of flexible and pre-arranged options to meet in-theater sustainment requirements2 7#g7 to integrate with and leverage regional sustainment frameworks and capabilities in other geographic combatant commands to support greater integration of global co-sustainment activities2 and 7#h7 to provide an integrated1 responsive1 and comprehensive forward sustainment capability that addresses critical gaps in force readiness4 7c7 ,advance planning and preparation 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the ,framework1 the ,secretary may establish product support arrangements with a covered product support provider to enable a rapid response in a contingency operation 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 to the product support requirements of such contingency operation4 7#b7 ,inclusion ,such arrangement may include agreements with covered countries for maintenance1 pre-positioning1 storage of materials1 or distribution4 7d7 ,authorities ,in establishing and maintaining the ,framework1 the ,secretary may use1 in accordance with section #c of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgec71 the authorities under sections #bcdb1 #bdgd1 #cfja1 #djba1 and #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,development and promulgation of ,department of ,defense guidance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance implementing the ,framework4 7#b7 ,elements ,the guidance required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 provisions that require-- 7,a7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in coordination with the ,service ,acquisition ,executives and ,life ,cycle ,managers1 to develop and maintain a list of available regional sustainment capabilities as a reference catalog for product support opportunities1 including a range of flexible and pre-arranged options for product support arrangements to meet in-theater sustainment requirements2 7,b7 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 in coordination with the applicable service component commands1 to identify a prioritized list of requirements for in-theater sustainment of platforms1 information and communication systems1 subsystems1 or components2 7,c7 the ,secretary of each military department to identify and prioritize projects to address such requirements1 including with respect to the certification of repair processes1 intermediate testing capabilities1 and vendors2 and 7,d7 the integration of explosives safety and risk management principles for all activities relating to munitions sustainment4 7f7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbh1 and annually thereafter through #bjca1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 any recommendations for additional resources or new authorities necessary for achieving the purposes under subsection 7b7 for the ,framework or regional sustainment frameworks in the areas of responsibility of other combatant commands2 7#b7 an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of establishing1 or a description of progress in developing1 regional sustainment hubs in covered countries to enhance forward readiness and coalition interoperability1 including reviews of agreements and product support integration within the ,framework to ensure effective long-term sustainment2 7#c7 an assessment of the extent to which the options within the reference catalog developed under subsection 7e77#b77;,a7 are being used2 and 7#d7 an assessment of measurable improvements in readiness for priority weapons and platforms resulting from the ,framework4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,contested logistics environment ,the term contested logistics environment has the meaning given such term in section #bibf7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,covered country ,the term covered country means-- 7,a7 the ,republic of ,korea2 7,b7 ,japan2 7,c7 ,australia2 7,d7 ,new ,zealand2 7,e7 the ,philippines2 7,f7 ,singapore2 7,g7 the ,united ,kingdom2 7,h7 ,canada2 and 7,i7 any other country designated by the ,secretary for purposes of the ,framework4 7#c7 ,covered product support provider ,the term covered product support provider means-- 7,a7 a product support provider that includes an entity within the government of a covered country2 7,b7 a private sector product support provider2 and 7,c7 a product support integrator domiciled in the ,united ,states or a covered country4 7#d7 ,product support2 product support integrator2 product support provider ,the terms product support1 product support integrator1 and product support provider have the meanings given such terms in section #dcbd7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,product support arrangement 7,a7 ,in general ,the term product support arrangement means a contract1 task order1 or any other type of agreement or arrangement1 between the ,united ,states and a covered product support provider1 for the performance of the functions described in subparagraph 7,b7 with respect to-- 7i7 a platform or information system operated by the ,united ,states and the covered country of such covered product support provider2 7ii7 a subsystem or components of such a platform or information system2 or 7iii7 maintenance1 pre-positioning1 storage of materials1 or distribution4 7,b7 ,functions described ,the functions described in this subparagraph1 with respect to a platform1 information system1 subsystem1 or component described in subparagraph 7,a71 are the following3 7i7 ,performance-based logistics4 7ii7 ,sustainment support4 7iii7 ,contractor logistics support4 7iv7 ,life-cycle product support4 7v7 ,weapon system product support4 #abcg4 ,extension of annual report on military power of the ,people's ,republic of ,china ,section #abjb7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjj 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended by striking ,january #ca1 #bjbg and inserting ,january #ca1 #bjcb4 #abch4 ,strategy for crisis management in ,south ,china ,sea 7a7 ,strategy ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the head of any other appropriate ,federal department or agency1 shall develop a strategy for crisis management in the ,south ,china ,sea that-- 7#a7 identifies the locations of the most likely flashpoints in the ,south ,china ,sea that could lead to scenarios of crises short of war that would require heightened interagency and international coordination2 and 7#b7 outlines defense planning scenarios for responding to each such potential flashpoint1 including sequenced response options and coordination with foreign partners4 7b7 ,objectives ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall be designed-- 7#a7 to deny the aim of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and deter further ,people's ,republic of ,china provocation or actions that expand the crisis2 7#b7 to ensure the safety of ,united ,states citizens and residents in the region and in the ,united ,states2 7#c7 to ensure the safety of members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in the region1 including safety from accidents2 7#d7 to preserve ,united ,states economic interests in the region1 including protecting key trade and commerce routes2 7#e7 to uphold treaty obligations and protect allies and partners2 and 7#f7 to manage possible escalation into combat operations by taking opportunities for de-escalation and maintaining strategic stability4 7c7 ,defense planning scenarios ,each defense planning scenario required by subsection 7a77#b7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,a list of specific indicators that would elevate a scenario from a baseline of gray-zone conditions to the level of a crisis4 7#b7 ,an articulation of clearly identified assumptions1 phases1 and potential evolutions of the crisis4 7#c7 ,anticipated decision points and potential response options1 sequenced across all identified phases4 7#d7 ,an evaluation of the potential risks and benefits of potential response options4 7#e7 ,a list of possible options for de-escalating the crisis situation1 including a description of indicators of such options and recommendations of options for the ,secretary of ,defense to take advantage of such options4 7#f7 ,a plan for engagement with foreign partners1 including an identification of any action to be pre-coordinated4 7d7 ,interim report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a progress report that-- 7,a7 details the list of locations and scenarios identified under subsection 7a77#a72 7,b7 provides a status update on the development of defense planning scenarios required by subsection 7a77#b72 7,c7 sets forth a plan for the completion of such planning scenarios by not later than one year after such date of enactment2 and 7,d7 details the process by which such planning scenarios will be reviewed1 updated as necessary1 and validated4 7#b7 ,form ,the interim report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than 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 that summarizes the strategy developed under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #abci4 ,master plan for facility requirements to support rotational force presence in the ,philippines 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 ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a master plan outlining facility requirements to support a rotational presence of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in the ,philippines4 7b7 ,elements ,the master plan required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of enhanced defense cooperation sites1 cooperative security locations1 and other locations supporting rotational presence of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in the ,philippines4 7#b7 ,for each location identified under paragraph 7#a71 an identification of validated facility requirements necessary to support rotational forces4 7#c7 ,a delineation of funding responsibilities between the ,department of ,defense and the ,government of the ,philippines for fulfilling such requirements4 7#d7 ,a timeline for fulfilling such requirements4 7#e7 ,any other matter the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,updates ,concurrently with the submission of the budget of the ,president to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each of fiscal years #bjbh through #bjcc1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an update to the master plan required by subsection 7a74 #abdj4 ,master plan for infrastructure requirements to support rotational force presence in ,australia 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 ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a master plan outlining infrastructure requirements to support a rotational presence of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in ,australia4 7b7 ,elements ,the master plan required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of cooperative security locations and other locations supporting a rotational presence of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in ,australia1 including ,marine ,rotational ,force-,darwin and ,submarine ,rotational ,force-,west4 7#b7 ,for each location identified under paragraph 7#a71 an identification of validated infrastructure requirements necessary to support rotational forces4 7#c7 ,a delineation of funding responsibilities between the ,department of ,defense and the ,government of ,australia for fulfilling such requirements4 7#d7 ,a timeline for fulfilling such requirements4 7#e7 ,any other matter the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,updates ,concurrently with the submission of the budget of the ,president to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each of fiscal years #bjbh through #bjcc1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an update to the master plan required by subsection 7a74 #abda4 ,extension of pilot program to develop young civilian defense leaders in the ,indo-,pacific region ,section #abfa7;e7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #caa note7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjca4 #abdb4 ,extension of pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with covered foreign military partners in ,southeast ,asia ,section #abef7;e7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ccc note7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbh and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 #abdc4 ,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 #bjbf and inserting fiscal year #bjbg4 #abdd4 ,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 #bjbg 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 annual progress report due on ,december #ca1 #bjbd1 regarding implementation of the pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with covered foreign military partners in ,southeast ,asia required by section #abef7;c77#b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ccc note72 7#c7 briefings on revised program selection guidance and use of the total obligation authority withhold technique for the ,pacific ,deterrence ,initiative1 as required by the ,joint ,explanatory ,statement accompanying the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #gah72 7#d7 the briefing required by section #abff of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #aabj2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb note7 regarding the establishment of a joint program with ,taiwan for the purpose of enabling the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities2 7#e7 the report required by section #abfi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #aabd7 regarding enhancing the ,united ,states defense relationship with the ,philippines2 7#f7 the annual report required by section #accb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdab7 regarding ,department of ,defense activities to implement the ,,aukus partnership2 and 7#g7 the annual report on ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states required by section #abfj;,h of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 #abde4 ,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 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 #abdf4 ,strategy for cyber cooperation in the ,indo-,pacific region 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 shall develop1 submit to the congressional defense committees1 and commence implementation of a strategy to enhance and institutionalize cyber cooperation between the ,department of ,defense and allies and partners in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of the current and projected cyber cooperation requirements of the ,department of ,defense in the ,indo-,pacific region through #bjdj1 including requirements identified in theater security cooperation plans1 relating to-- 7,a7 defensive cyberspace operations2 7,b7 offensive cyber operations2 7,c7 secure information sharing2 7,d7 cyber training1 exercises1 and workforce development2 7,e7 protection of critical infrastructure1 communications networks1 and defense industrial base networks2 7,f7 joint planning and operational integration2 and 7,g7 command and control structures for joint cyber integration4 7#b7 ,an identification of existing cyber cooperation activities1 agreements1 and capability gaps between the ,department of ,defense and allies and partners in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#c7 ,a strategic review of the cybersecurity capacity and cyber resilience of allies and partners in the ,indo-,pacific region that includes the following3 7,a7 ,with respect to each such ally or partner-- 7i7 an assessment of the extent to which the ally or partner has expressed interest or has participated in existing ,united ,states ,government or ,department programs to assist in the expansion of cybersecurity capacity across policies1 technical architecture1 and practices of the ally or partner1 the results of any such participation1 and an identification of any barriers to effective participation2 7ii7 an assessment of the extent to which the responsibility for cybersecurity capabilities and any exposure resulting from gaps in such capabilities lie with the military1 another government entity1 or the commercial sector of the ally or partner1 and an assessment of the manner in which the structure contributes to opportunities for1 or risks to1 collaboration with the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces2 7iii7 an identification of the cybersecurity standards used by each ally or partner1 and an assessment of the extent to which such standards overlap with ,united ,states cybersecurity standards2 and 7iv7 in the case of an ally or partner that does not have shared cybersecurity standards with the ,united ,states1 a review of the differences between standards1 the manner in which such differences may create barriers to interoperability and collaboration with the ,department1 existing ,department mitigation measures to ensure collaboration1 and recommendations for more permanent solutions4 7,b7 ,an identification of additional resources or authorities required to help address gaps in the cybersecurity architecture or practices of such allies and partners1 including with respect to the ,national ,guard's ,state ,partnership ,program and consultations provided by the ,department of ,state and the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7,c7 ,an identification of any capability gaps of such allies and partners with respect to cybersecurity capacity and cyber resilience that the ,department may be able to address through security cooperation initiatives4 7#d7 ,an identification of-- 7,a7 actions necessary to strengthen cyber cooperation1 interoperability1 intelligence and information sharing1 cyber defense and cybersecurity integration1 and combined cyber planning with such allies and partners2 7,b7 any authorities1 force posture adjustments1 organizational changes1 or legislative actions required to improve cybersecurity in the ,indo-,pacific region2 and 7,c7 opportunities-- 7i7 to expand bilateral and multilateral cyber exercises1 cyber workforce exchanges1 cyber capacity-building initiatives1 and operational collaboration with such allies and partners2 7ii7 to leverage existing security cooperation mechanisms and multilateral partnerships to support the objectives of the strategy2 and 7iii7 to enhance collaboration between the ,joint ,staff1 the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 and the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command on cybersecurity cooperation with allies and partners in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7c7 ,funding plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a plan for funding and resourcing the implementation of the strategy developed under subsection 7a7 across the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as of the date of the report2 and 7#b7 an identification of any resource gaps that would impede implementation of such strategy4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on the strategy required by subsection 7a74 7e7 ,implementation report ,not later than ,march #ae1 #bjbh1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the implementation of such strategy1 including-- 7#a7 a description of actions taken to implement the strategy2 7#b7 an assessment of remaining operational and capability gaps2 7#c7 an identification of any barriers to implementation2 and 7#d7 recommendations for any additional authorities or resources required to carry out the strategy4 7f7 ,form ,the strategy1 briefing1 and report required by this section shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #abdg4 ,extension and modification of ,indo-,pacific ,maritime ,security ,initiative 7a7 ,expansion of types of assistance and training ,subsection 7c7 of section #abfc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ccc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,demonstration and operational test and evaluation of uncrewed systems and asymmetric operational concepts ,during the period ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbh1 assistance provided under subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 may also include the provision1 in coordination with the ,department of ,state1 of the following3 7,a7 ,operational test and evaluation of uncrewed systems and asymmetric operational concepts as part of other assistance to the national military or other security forces described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a77i7 or the other national-level governmental organizations described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a77ii74 7,b7 ,demonstration of uncrewed systems and asymmetric operational concepts as part of other assistance to the national military or other security forces described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a77i7 or the other national-level governmental organizations described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a77ii74 4 7b7 ,modification of reporting period ,subsection 7i77#a7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking calendar year and inserting fiscal year2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking calendar year and inserting fiscal year4 7c7 ,availability of funds across fiscal years ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7j7 as subsection 7k72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7i7 the following new subsection 7j73 7j7 ,availability of funds for programs across fiscal years ,amounts available in fiscal year #bjbg or any subsequent 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 4 7d7 ,extension ,subsection 7k7 of such section1 as redesignated1 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbg and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjca4 #abdh4 ,annual assessment of contribution of certain artificial intelligence chips to military capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for a period of five years1 the ,director of the ,defense ,technology ,security ,administration shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives an unclassified report1 which may contain a classified annex1 on the contribution of covered ,,ai chips to the military capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including resulting threats to the artificial intelligence leadership and national security of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,elements ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an estimate of the total compute installation base of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the methods through which the ,people's ,republic of ,china is acquiring covered ,,ai chips1 including remote access4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of the ability of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to produce indigenous artificial intelligence chips at scale to replace covered ,,ai chips4 7#d7 ,an assessment of methods the ,people's ,republic of ,china uses to acquire covered ,,ai chips through unauthorized channels1 covert or illicit networks1 or other forms of illegal diversion4 7#e7 ,an assessment of specific military capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to which covered ,,ai chips are directly contributing4 7#f7 ,an assessment of threats to the artificial intelligence leadership of the ,united ,states posed by the access by the ,people's ,republic of ,china to covered ,,ai chips1 including effects on development of frontier artificial intelligence and model diffusion4 7#g7 ,a net assessment of the military advantage conferred upon the ,people's ,liberation ,army by access to covered ,,ai chips1 including a comparison of artificial intelligence capabilities without such access4 7#h7 ,policy recommendations for improving the ability of the ,united ,states ,government to assess the variables described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g71 strengthening artificial intelligence leadership of the ,united ,states1 and limiting the contribution of covered ,,ai chips to the military capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7c7 ,covered ,,ai chip defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,,ai chip means any advanced integrated circuit1 computer1 or other product that-- 7#a7 is designed by or manufactured using technology originating in the ,united ,states1 including items produced abroad using intellectual property1 design software1 or semiconductor manufacturing equipment originating in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 7,a7 is classified or classifiable under ,export ,control ,classification ,number #c;,a#jij4z1 #d;,a#jij1 #e;,a#jjb4z1 related 4z ,export ,control ,classification ,numbers1 or any successor classification2 or 7,b7 is an item that is functionally equivalent to an item classified or classifiable as described in subparagraph 7,a74 #abdi4 ,modification of authorization of sales to ,australia of in-service ,virginia ,class submarines to provide for sale of additional in-service submarine in lieu of new construction submarine 7a7 ,modification of authorization ,subsection 7a7 of section #aceb of the ,,aukus ,submarine ,transfer ,authorization ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdca7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking two and inserting three2 and 7#b7 by striking 1 and transfer not more than one additional ,virginia ,class submarine to the ,government of ,australia on a sale basis4 7b7 ,technical amendments ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,effective beginning on and all that follows through the ,president and inserting ,the ,president2 and 7,b7 by striking #bj-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting #bj-year period beginning on ,december #bb1 #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7i77#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,not later than and all that follows through #ae years and inserting ,not later than ,july #a of each year through #bjci2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking over the and all that follows through this ,act and inserting through ,december #bb1 #bjch4 #abej4 ,war ,reserve ,stock ,program for ,taiwan 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #ead of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;h71 the ,president may transfer to ,taiwan any or all of the items described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,items described ,the items referred to in subsection 7a7 are humanitarian and medical supplies1 armor1 artillery1 automatic weapons ammunition1 missiles1 and other munitions that-- 7#a7 are obsolete or surplus items2 7#b7 are in the inventory of the ,department of ,defense2 7#c7 are intended for use as reserve stocks for ,taiwan2 and 7#d7 are located in a stockpile in ,taiwan4 7c7 ,congressional notification ,not later than #cj days before making a transfer under the authority of this section1 the ,president shall transmit a notification of the proposed transfer to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,the notification shall identify the items to be transferred and the concessions to be received4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress summarizing items included in each transfer under this section1 the concessions received1 and timelines for delivery4 7#b7 ,submission of subsequent reports ,after the submission of the initial report under this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,state may combine the submission of the subsequent reports with the reporting requirements under the ,taiwan ,enhanced ,resilience ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccea et seq471 as appropriate4 #abea4 ,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 ,washington ,january #ai1 #aifj 7#aa ,,ust #afcb71 including by enhancing deterrence and extended deterrence1 developing advanced military capabilities1 upgrading command and control relationships1 fostering interoperability across all domains1 improving sharing of information and intelligence1 and fostering multilateral cooperation with the ,republic of ,korea1 the ,philippines1 ,australia1 and other partners2 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 industrial base cooperation1 responsibly implementing the conditions-based transition of wartime operational control1 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 ,washington ,october #a1 #aiec 7#e ,,ust #bcfh71 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 ,francisco ,september #a1 #aiea 7#c ,,ust #cdbj71 and the ,united ,states-,australia ,force ,posture ,initiatives1 and through the defense trade partnership among ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states 7commonly known as the ,,aukus partnership7-- 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 bolstering security cooperation with the ,philippines in accordance with the ,mutual ,defense ,treaty ,between the ,united ,states and the ,republic of the ,philippines1 signed at ,washington ,august #cj1 #aiea 7#c ,,ust #cidg71 including through the implementation of the ,united ,states-,philippines ,security ,sector ,assistance ,roadmap1 and other enabling support necessary for the protection of ,philippine sovereignty2 7#e7 advancing ,united ,states partnerships with ,thailand and other members of 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#f7 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#g7 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 capabilities1 including through the continued provision of security assistance via ,foreign ,military ,sales1 authorities contained in chapter #af of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other authorities available to the ,secretary1 and promoting peaceful cross-strait relations2 7#h7 reinforcing the status of ,singapore as a ,major ,security ,cooperation ,partner of the ,united ,states and continuing to strengthen defense and security cooperation between the military forces of ,singapore and the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 including through participation in combined exercises and training2 7#i7 engaging with the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 the ,marshall ,islands1 ,palau1 and other ,pacific ,island countries1 with the goal of strengthening regional security and addressing issues of mutual concern1 including protecting fisheries from illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing2 7#aj7 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 ,indo-,pacific region that is principled1 long-term1 and anchored in democratic resilience2 and 7#aa7 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 #abfa4 ,western ,hemisphere strategy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,attorney ,general1 shall develop and submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive strategy for advancing ,united ,states interests in the ,western ,hemisphere4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of current and emerging threats to the national security of the ,united ,states in the ,western ,hemisphere1 including regional threats and threats from countries of concern 7within the meaning of the term covered nation under section #dhgb7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 across all domains 7including the space and cyberspace domains74 7#b7 ,an assessment of current security and economic security objectives of the ,united ,states in the ,western ,hemisphere4 7#c7 ,a description of any current or proposed ,department of ,defense programs or activities to achieve such objectives4 7#d7 ,a description of the roles and responsibilities of the ,department in supporting broader ,united ,states ,government objectives in the region4 7#e7 ,a description of the role of allied and partner countries in achieving ,united ,states security objectives in the ,western ,hemisphere4 7#f7 ,an evaluation of current security cooperation activities with partner countries1 including capacity-building efforts1 training exercises1 and intelligence sharing1 to achieve ,united ,states objectives in the ,western ,hemisphere4 7#g7 ,a plan to strengthen partnerships with allied and partner countries in the ,western ,hemisphere to counter shared threats4 7#h7 ,a description of the efforts of the ,department to improve interagency coordination and unity of effort across the ,united ,states ,government4 7#i7 ,a plan for providing military support to the diplomatic1 economic1 and law enforcement functions of the ,united ,states ,government to achieve the strategy4 7#aj7 ,an identification of capability gaps1 resource constraints1 and authorities required to effectively implement the strategy4 7#aa7 ,any recommendations of the ,secretary of ,defense for additional capabilities1 resources1 and authorities needed for the purpose of implementing the strategy4 7#ab7 ,metrics and benchmarks for assessing progress in achieving the objectives of the strategy4 7c7 ,form ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7d7 ,classified briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the strategy required by subsection 7a7 is submitted1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the congressional defense committees with a classified briefing on the strategy4 #abfb4 ,enhanced cooperation in ,north ,atlantic and ,arctic regions 7a7 ,assignment of permanent liaison officer of the ,kingdom of ,denmark to ,united ,states ,northern ,command ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall formally invite the ,kingdom of ,denmark to designate and assign a permanent defense liaison officer to the headquarters of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the responsibilities of a liaison officer of the ,kingdom of ,denmark assigned to the ,united ,states ,northern ,command under this section shall include-- 7#a7 facilitating daily coordination and information sharing between the ,kingdom of ,denmark and the ,united ,states ,northern ,command on security matters relating to the ,arctic and ,north ,atlantic regions2 and 7#b7 supporting planning1 exercises1 and operational integration relating to homeland defense and ,arctic domain awareness4 7c7 ,status and protections ,such a liaison officer shall be afforded the privileges and immunities customary for foreign liaison officers assigned to a ,united ,states combatant command1 subject to all applicable ,united ,states laws and ,department of ,defense regulations4 7d7 ,oversight ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a liaison officer is assigned under this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification that-- 7#a7 describes the role and responsibilities of the liaison officer and the anticipated contributions of the liaison officer to ,united ,states and allied defense cooperation2 and 7#b7 includes a strategy to increase the integration of the liaison officer into command policy discussions and operational planning1 as appropriate4 7e7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days before entering into an agreement with the ,kingdom of ,denmark under this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress notice of the proposed agreement4 7f7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abfc4 ,report on capabilities and illicit activities of cartels 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,attorney ,general1 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the capabilities and illicit activities of the cartels specified in subsection 7c71 including the use of military-grade weaponry1 technology1 and training4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed assessment of the organizational structure1 leadership hierarchy1 and key operational figures of each cartel1 including1 with respect to any individuals affiliated with the cartel1 the roles of such individuals in conducting organized military-style operations and illicit activities4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the capabilities of each cartel1 including the size1 structure1 and sophistication of the cartel1 including-- 7,a7 a description of the types and quantities of weapons1 equipment1 and technology 7including drones1 encrypted communications1 and advanced surveillance systems7 used by the cartel2 7,b7 a description of where and how the cartel obtained weapons1 equipment1 and technology 7including drones1 encrypted communications1 and advanced surveillance systems72 7,c7 an assessment of the recruitment1 training1 and operational tactics of the cartel1 including an identification of any cross-border operations and coordination with other criminal or terrorist organizations or any government2 and 7,d7 an assessment of how the capabilities of the cartel impact the security of the ,united ,states1 the security of partner nations in the ,western ,hemisphere1 and the security of the installations and personnel of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces4 7#c7 ,a comprehensive description and evaluation of the threat of the illicit activities of the cartels to the security of the ,united ,states1 the security of partner nations in the ,western ,hemisphere1 and the security of installations and personnel of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 including-- 7,a7 drug trafficking2 7,b7 human trafficking and migrant smuggling2 7,c7 weapons trafficking2 7,d7 money laundering and illicit financial activities2 7,e7 extortion and protection rackets2 7,f7 kidnapping for ransom2 7,g7 fuel theft1 including hydrocarbon smuggling2 7,h7 cyber-enabled illicit activities2 and 7,i7 theft and exploitation of natural resources1 including illegal mining and illegal logging4 7#d7 ,a description of the geographic areas1 both within the ,united ,states and internationally1 where the cartels operate or exert control of territory or influence1 including control over border regions and smuggling routes4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the direct and indirect threats posed by the cartels to the national security of the ,united ,states and its allies4 7#f7 ,a summary of current efforts by the ,armed ,forces1 law enforcement1 and intelligence community of the ,united ,states to counter the activities of the cartels1 including interagency coordination and cooperation with foreign governments4 7#g7 ,recommendations for additional authorities1 resources1 or strategies to enhance the efforts of the ,united ,states to disrupt and dismantle the capabilities of the cartels4 7c7 ,specified cartels ,a cartel specified in this subsection is any entity that is engaged in the production and trafficking of narcotics that-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,state has designated as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi72 7#b7 is subject to sanctions under ,executive ,order #acbbd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note2 relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit1 threaten to commit1 or support terrorism72 7#c7 is subject to sanctions under ,executive ,order #adjei 7relating to imposing sanctions on foreign persons involved in the global illicit drug trade72 or 7#d7 is a transnational criminal organization 7as defined in section #cjjc of the ,,fend ,off ,fentanyl ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #bcda774 7d7 ,form of report ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,public availability ,the unclassified portion of the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be made publicly available on a website of the ,department of ,defense4 #abfd4 ,report on threats to ,united ,states interests in ,africa ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7#a7 identifies and assesses the threats posed to ,united ,states interests by terrorist groups1 armed non-state actors1 and other military forces operating on the ,african continent1 particularly in1 but not limited to1 coastal ,west ,africa1 ,somalia1 the ,sahel1 and ,nigeria2 7#b7 summarizes the actions that have been taken by the ,secretary of ,defense in response to such identified threats2 7#c7 sets forth areas in which ,department focus and investment could be further strengthened to address such threats2 7#d7 details the current presence in ,nigeria of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 the resource requirements relating to such presence1 and the areas of focus for ,united ,states collaboration with ,nigerian partners2 and 7#e7 identifies any additional resources1 authorities1 or policy modifications that would enable the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command to more effectively address the threats described in paragraph 7#a74 #abfe4 ,reports on ,arctic and ,high ,north defense integration 7a7 ,united ,states defense integration with ,canada and ,nordic allies in the ,arctic and ,high ,north 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on ,united ,states defense integration with ,canada and ,nordic allies in the ,arctic and ,high ,north4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the current ,united ,states defense cooperation and force presence across the ,arctic and ,high ,north region4 7,b7 ,an assessment of current efforts to work with ,canada and ,nordic allies to meet shared security interests1 including in-- 7i7 integrated air and missile defense2 7ii7 training1 exercises1 and operations2 7iii7 maritime domain awareness2 7iv7 intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance2 7v7 logistics1 pre-positioning1 and sustainment2 and 7vi7 space and cyber defense cooperation4 7,c7 ,an assessment of current infrastructure1 access1 and basing arrangements1 and any recommendation with respect to modifications that would better enable ,arctic and ,high ,north operations4 7,d7 ,an identification of any gaps in existing ,united ,states bilateral defense agreements with ,canada and ,nordic allies that may limit effective defense integration4 7,e7 ,recommendations for strengthening coordination within the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization relevant to the ,arctic and ,high ,north4 7,f7 ,an identification of any additional resources or authorities that would enable deeper integration to meet shared security objectives4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7b7 ,united ,states-,denmark defense cooperation regarding ,greenland 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the status of defense coordination and cooperation between the ,united ,states and the ,kingdom of ,denmark with respect to ,greenland4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of current ,united ,states military activities1 posture1 and access in ,greenland4 7,b7 ,a description of ongoing and planned activities with the ,kingdom of ,denmark related to air1 missile1 maritime1 space1 and domain awareness missions in and around ,greenland4 7,c7 ,an assessment of any recommended infrastructure resilience investments in ,greenland to enhance ,united ,states and allied operations4 7,d7 ,recommendations for strengthening ,united ,states-,denmark defense cooperation in ,greenland consistent with allied unity and ,high ,north security objectives4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,high ,north ,the term ,high ,north means the territories of ,canada1 the ,kingdom of ,denmark1 ,finland1 ,iceland1 ,norway1 the ,russian ,federation1 ,sweden1 and the ,united ,states located throughout the ,arctic region within the ,arctic ,circle4 7#b7 ,nordic allies ,the term ,nordic allies means-- 7,a7 the ,kingdom of ,denmark1 including the territory of ,greenland2 7,b7 ,finland2 7,c7 ,iceland2 7,d7 ,norway2 and 7,e7 ,sweden4 #abff4 ,briefing on military and intelligence presence of ,cuba in the ,western ,hemisphere 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the military and intelligence activities of ,cuba in the ,western ,hemisphere4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an overview of military and intelligence facilities and personnel of ,cuba in other countries in the ,western ,hemisphere4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the military and intelligence relationship between ,cuba and each other country in the ,western ,hemisphere4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the relationship between the military and intelligence networks of ,cuba and any entity designated by the ,secretary of ,state as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi74 7#d7 ,an analysis of any cooperation1 within the ,western ,hemisphere1 between the military and intelligence agencies of ,cuba and the military and intelligence agencies of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the threat posed to ,united ,states national security by military and intelligence activities of ,cuba4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #abfg4 ,continuation of ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force-,counter ,cartel 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall continue to support and carry out1 through ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 the activities and functions of ,,jiatf-,counter ,cartel1 in coordination with appropriate ,federal departments and agencies1 consistent with applicable law4 7b7 ,support2 consultation ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 as appropriate and consistent with applicable law-- 7#a7 provide personnel1 logistics1 intelligence support1 technical assistance1 planning1 funding1 and any other functions necessary to support the activities and functions of ,,jiatf-,counter ,cartel2 and 7#b7 consult with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and heads of other ,united ,states departments and agencies on the provision of personnel1 intelligence support1 diplomatic support1 technical assistance1 and any other assistance necessary for execution of the ,,jiatf-,counter ,cartel mission4 7c7 ,annual reports ,on an annual basis1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes a summary of the activities of ,,jiatf-,counter ,cartel over the period covered by the report1 including a description of-- 7#a7 the progress of ,,jiatf-,counter ,cartel in carrying out the requirements of its mission2 7#b7 the metrics used to measure such progress2 and 7#c7 recommendations for congressional consideration4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,,jiatf-,counter ,cartel means the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force-,counter ,cartel established to coordinate interagency efforts to counter transnational cartel activity under the direction of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command4 #abfh4 ,plan to enhance defense cooperation with ,morocco 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 plan to enhance ,united ,states defense cooperation with ,morocco1 consistent with the ,united ,states-,morocco ,roadmap for ,defense ,cooperation for #bjbf through #bjcf4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,options for establishing cooperative security locations in ,morocco to promote regional stability and optimize joint readiness to respond to crises4 7#b7 ,a roadmap to deepen collaborative counterterrorism cooperation to address threats to the ,united ,states homeland1 ,morocco1 and the region4 7#c7 ,a plan to optimize joint readiness1 including-- 7,a7 a consideration of the feasibility and advisability of a cost-sharing plan to refurbish strategic air command runways formerly operated by the ,united ,states2 7,b7 ,morocco force modernization through the procurement of ,united ,states defense articles2 and 7,c7 the establishment of an all-domain range complex4 7#d7 ,a plan to establish a drone center of excellence in ,morocco for joint all-domain operations and as a model of tech-driven partnerships for the future of warfighting4 7#e7 ,a review of options for increasing the scope and scale of bilateral and multilateral military exercises1 such as ,african ,lion1 in order to ensure that such exercises include consideration of cybersecurity1 drone operations and counter-drone capabilities1 undersea technologies1 countering hybrid warfare1 protection of critical national infrastructure1 logistics1 mobility chains1 and adaptation to adversarial use of artificial intelligence and autonomous warfighting capabilities4 7c7 ,submission of ,roadmap ,not later than #cj 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 the ,united ,states-,morocco ,roadmap for ,defense ,cooperation for #bjbf through #bjcf4 #abfi4 ,extension of ,public ,law #aae-fh and related security cooperation programs 7a7 ,public ,law #aae-fh ,section #abaj;,e of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbg and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbi2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbi4 7b7 ,security cooperation programs ,section #abjh of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbg and inserting #bjbi2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #bjbg and inserting #bjbi4 #abgj4 ,modification of requirements for ,department of ,defense ,regional ,centers for ,security ,studies ,section #cdb7;b77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting operational simulation and analysis1 after exchange of ideas14 ,,xiii ,,cooperative ,,threat ,,reduction #acja4 ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,funds 7a7 ,funding allocation ,of the #bba1ccb1jjj authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbg 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 transportation elimination disposition1 #bf1dad1jjj4 7#b7 ,for chemical security1 #bc1dce1jjj4 7#c7 ,for global nuclear security1 #bi1iej1jjj4 7#d7 ,for biological threat reduction1 #ff1ebd1jjj4 7#e7 ,for proliferation prevention1 #eb1jeb1jjj4 7#f7 ,for activities designated as ,other ,assessments_/,administrative ,costs1 #bb1ieg1jjj4 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 #bjbg1 #bjbh1 and #bjbi4 ,,xiv ,other authorizations ,a ,military programs #adja4 ,working capital funds ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbg 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 #bjbg for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for ,chemical ,agents and ,munitions ,destruction1 ,defense1 as specified in the funding table in section #deja4 7b7 ,use ,amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a7 are authorized for the destruction of lethal chemical agents and munitions in accordance with section #adab of the ,department of ,defense ,authorization ,act1 #aihf 7 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeba74 #adjc4 ,drug interdiction and counter-drug activities1 defense-wide ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbg 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 #bjbg 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 #bjbg 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 ,amendments to ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act ,the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #c 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;b7-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking presidential2 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,president and inserting ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,c7 in subsections 7b7 and 7c71 by striking ,president each place it appears and inserting ,secretary2 7#b7 in section #d7;a77#d7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;c7a77#d771 by striking #ej ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #bjic and inserting #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #decc2 7#c7 in section #e 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;d7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking this section and inserting this subsection2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking ,president proposes and inserting ,secretary of ,defense proposes2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,president has submitted and inserting ,secretary has submitted2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 both places it appears2 7#d7 in section #f 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;e7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#g71 by striking 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,president and inserting ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,president each place it appears and inserting ,secretary2 7,c7 in subsections 7d7 and 7e71 by striking ,president each place it appears and inserting ,secretary2 7,d7 in subsection 7f7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,president each place it appears and inserting ,secretary2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,e7 in subsection 7g77#b77;,a71 by striking 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#e7 in section #h 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;g7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,president and inserting ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7ii7 by striking source 7,b7 and inserting source1 7,b72 and 7,b7 in subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d71 by striking ,president each place it appears and inserting ,secretary2 7#f7 in section #aj7;b7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#a7;b77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking of the ,readiness and all that follows and inserting of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking of the ,readiness and all that follows and inserting of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate42 7#g7 in section #aa7;b7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#b7;b77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking this ,act and inserting this ,act42 7#h7 in section #ab 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#c71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 7#i7 in section #ad 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#e7-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7e72 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7e72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,f7 of subsection 7e71 as so redesignated1 by striking the semicolon and inserting a period2 and 7#aj7 in section #af 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#g7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking of the ,president2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,the ,president may delegate and all that follows through ,executive order44 #adab4 ,pilot program on public-private partnerships for recycling strategic and critical materials 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy1 shall establish a pilot program under which the ,department of ,defense enters into public-private partnerships for the recycling of strategic and critical materials4 7b7 ,public-private partnerships ,public-private partnerships established under subsection 7a7 may include the recycling of strategic and critical materials contained in-- 7#a7 end-of-life equipment1 particularly from night vision2 7#b7 electronics2 and 7#c7 such other items as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,collaboration with military departments ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall collaborate with the ,secretaries of the military departments to ensure that end-of-life equipment can be properly maintained and disposed of under a public-private partnership entered into under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,termination 7#a7 ,in general ,the authority to enter into public-private partnerships under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,january #a1 #bjce4 7#b7 ,continuation of partnerships ,a public-private partnership entered into under subsection 7a7 before ,january #a1 #bjce1 may continue on and after that date4 7e7 ,briefings required ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 on-- 7,a7 the establishment of the pilot program under subsection 7a72 7,b7 the parameters and metrics for success for the pilot program2 and 7,c7 the entities with which the ,department of ,defense intends to enter into public-private partnerships under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until the termination of the last public-private partnership entered into under subsection 7a71 on-- 7,a7 activities carried out under public-private partnerships entered into under that subsection2 and 7,b7 any costs associated with such activities4 7f7 ,strategic and critical materials defined ,the term strategic and critical materials has the meaning given that term in section #ab of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#c74 #adac4 ,inclusion of recovery and recycling of strategic and critical materials in national emergency planning assumptions for ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,section #ad7;b7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#e7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f71 by inserting 1 for both essential civilian and defense purposes1 after production2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#h72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following new paragraph 7#g73 7#g7 7,a7 ,the extent to which expanded processing1 recovery 7including from old mines1 industrial slags1 fracking wastewater1 and all types of e-waste71 or recycling capacity in the commercial critical materials markets can assist with meeting defense needs4 7,b7 ,the quantity of e-waste available domestically and the ability to utilize that e-waste to meet defense needs for strategic and critical materials4 4 ,c ,other matters #adca4 ,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 #adba7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #aacf71 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbg and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 #adcb4 ,extension of ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,health ,care ,sharing ,incentive ,fund ,section #haaa7;d77#c7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 #adcc4 ,modifications to ,advisory ,council ,section #aeaf of the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,act of #aiia 7#bd ,u4,s4,c4 #daf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,secretary of ,defense each place it appears and inserting ,chief ,operating ,officer2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 1 except that and all that follows through the individual2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,e72 and 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,f7 through 7,k7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,j71 respectively2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 as redesignated by clause 7ii71 by striking the ,services' ,retiree ,advisory ,council and inserting a retiree council from one of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7,c7 by amending paragraph 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 ,the ,administrator and ,chairperson of the ,resident ,advisory ,committee of each facility of the ,retirement ,home shall be nonvoting members of the ,advisory ,council4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,inapplicability of certain laws ,the ,advisory ,council shall not be subject to chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act7 or section #eeb;b of such title 7commonly known as the ,government in the ,sunshine ,act74 4 ,,xv ,space activities1 strategic programs1 and intelligence matters ,a ,space activities #aeja4 ,modification of acquisition and operation of space systems for space warfighting and control ,section #bbge;d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking space warfighting and control and inserting warfighting in and from space2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 hold title to1 after acquire2 and 7,b7 by striking space warfighting and control and inserting warfighting in and from space2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking space warfighting and control operations and inserting warfighting in and from space4 #aejb4 ,modification of special authority for provision of space launch support services to increase space launch capacity ,section #bbgf;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,secretary of a military department and inserting ,secretary of the ,air ,force2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by striking ,secretary of a military department and inserting ,secretary of the ,air ,force2 and 7ii7 by striking a military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary and inserting a ,department of the ,air ,force installation2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,secretary of a military department and inserting ,secretary of the ,air ,force2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,department of ,defense and inserting ,department of the ,air ,force2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in the first sentence-- 7aa7 by striking ,secretary of a military department and inserting ,secretary of the ,air ,force2 and 7bb7 by striking ,department of ,defense and inserting ,department of the ,air ,force2 and 7,,ii7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,secretary concerned and inserting ,secretary2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,secretary of each of the military departments and inserting ,secretary of the ,air ,force2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,secretary of a military department and inserting ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 #aejc4 ,extension of indirect cost limitations and reporting requirements for space launch activities on a military installation ,section #bbgf;a7e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbd1 #bjbe1 and #bjbf and inserting #bjbd through #bjca4 #aejd4 ,replacement of ,space ,launch ,complex #df at ,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not require the ,navy to transition from ,space ,launch ,complex #df to the replacement site known as ,space ,launch ,complex #ea until the date on which the conditions set forth in the memorandum of agreement entitled ,memorandum of ,agreement ,between ,director of ,strategic ,systems ,program and the ,united ,states ,space ,force for the ,development and ,acceptance of ,replacement ,facilities for ,space ,launch ,complex #df 7,,slc-#df7 dated ,april #b1 #bjbf1 are satisfied4 #aeje4 ,integration of space weather into space domain awareness and operations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall ensure that space weather is integrated into ,space ,force space domain awareness doctrine and operations as a core component by-- 7#a7 integrating space weather data1 modeling1 and forecasting into operational space domain awareness systems and processes2 7#b7 updating doctrine1 operational concepts1 and requirements to reflect the role of space weather in space domain awareness2 7#c7 incorporating space weather considerations into the design1 acquisition1 and sustainment of space domain awareness capabilities2 and 7#d7 to the maximum extent practicable1 leveraging existing capabilities and data from other ,federal agencies and the commercial sector4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on the implementation of this section1 including-- 7#a7 a description of the manner in which space weather is being incorporated into ,space ,force space domain awareness doctrine and operations2 7#b7 an identification of capability gaps1 planned investment1 and leveraging of the commercial sector to achieve such incorporation2 and 7#c7 a description of roles and responsibilities within the ,department of ,defense with respect to the implementation of this section4 #aejf4 ,delivery of ,perimeter ,acquisition ,radar ,attack ,characterization ,system 7a7 ,delivery deadline ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,perimeter ,acquisition ,radar ,attack ,characterization ,system is delivered not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 7b7 ,acquisition strategy ,not later than #cj 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 an acquisition strategy for meeting the deadline under subsection 7a74 #aejg4 ,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 ,space ,force to provide national security mission-critical space warfighting systems and operations across the joint force4 7b7 ,requirement ,to maximize competition ,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 #aejh4 ,space ,launch ,enterprise billet sufficiency review and alignment plan 7a7 ,billet sufficiency review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in coordination with the ,chief of ,space ,operations1 the ,commander of ,space ,systems ,command1 the ,commander of ,space ,launch ,delta #de1 and the ,commander of ,space ,launch ,delta #cj1 shall conduct a comprehensive billet sufficiency review of the ,space ,launch ,enterprise to determine whether current military end-strength authorizations are sufficient to support current and projected launch operations through fiscal year #bjcb4 7#b7 ,scope ,the review shall include military billets assigned to-- 7,a7 ,space ,launch ,delta #de2 7,b7 ,space ,launch ,delta #cj2 7,c7 launch range operations and maintenance organizations2 7,d7 launch mission assurance and safety organizations2 7,e7 spaceport operations1 sustainment1 and infrastructure support organizations2 7,f7 cybersecurity and communications organizations supporting launch operations2 and 7,g7 any other organization the ,secretary of the ,air ,force considers necessary to support the ,space ,launch ,enterprise4 7#c7 ,elements ,the review required by paragraph 7#a7 shall assess the following3 7,a7 ,the total number of military billets currently authorized throughout the ,space ,launch ,enterprise1 as compared to the number required to safely and effectively execute projected launch operations4 7,b7 ,specific functional areas experiencing personnel shortfalls1 including launch operations1 range safety1 mission assurance1 range instrumentation1 radar operations1 telemetry1 communications1 cybersecurity1 meteorological support1 flight termination systems1 and infrastructure sustainment4 7,c7 ,the extent to which automation1 commercial services1 and process streamlining have been implemented and the residual workforce gaps that remain after use of such measures4 7,d7 ,the impact of current billet shortfalls on mission readiness1 launch safety1 operational risk1 resiliency1 and the ability to meet national security launch requirements4 7,e7 ,current and projected launch operations requirements at the ,eastern and the ,western ,range through fiscal year #bjcb4 7,f7 ,options to realign1 increase1 or otherwise optimize military billet authorizations to meet mission requirements1 including associated costs4 7,g7 ,any other matter the ,secretary of the ,air ,force considers appropriate4 7b7 ,billet ,alignment plan 7#a7 ,submission ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a billet alignment plan for the ,space ,launch ,enterprise based on the findings of the review conducted under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,recommended increases or realignments in authorized military end-strength across the ,space ,launch ,enterprise1 if warranted by the review4 7,b7 ,a phased timeline for implementing recommended billet adjustments4 7,c7 ,the estimated cost of fully funding recommended billet increases or realignments4 7,d7 ,a description of any legislative1 budgetary1 or policy actions necessary to implement the recommendations4 7,e7 ,a separate assessment by the ,commander of ,space ,systems ,command regarding whether current billet authorization levels are sufficient to safely execute projected launch operations through fiscal year #bjcb4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,billet sufficiency review ,the term billet sufficiency review means a formal assessment of whether the number of authorized military positions is adequate to accomplish assigned missions at current and projected operational tempos4 7#b7 ,eastern ,range ,the term ,eastern ,range means the space launch range operated by ,space ,launch ,delta #de at ,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station1 ,florida1 and associated downrange assets4 7#c7 ,space ,launch ,enterprise ,the term ,space ,launch ,enterprise means the organizations1 personnel1 infrastructure1 and operational capabilities of the ,united ,states ,space ,force that support space launch activities1 including ,space ,launch ,delta #de1 ,space ,launch ,delta #cj1 the ,eastern ,range1 the ,western ,range1 and associated launch support organizations4 7#d7 ,western ,range ,the term ,western ,range means the space launch range operated by ,space ,launch ,delta #cj at ,vandenberg ,space ,force ,base1 ,california1 and associated instrumentation and support assets4 #aeji4 ,flexibility for ,department of ,air ,force to implement acquisition structure for optimal support of new portfolio acquisition executive system within ,space ,force 7a7 ,repeals to allow reorganization of space force acquisition entities 7#a7 ,space ,rapid ,capabilities ,office ,section #bbgc;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7#b7 ,space ,development ,agency ,section #ijhg of such title is repealed4 7b7 ,personnel management authority to attract experts in science1 engineering1 and certain other disciplines ,section #djib of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#h7-- 7,a7 by striking ,,sda4--,the ,director of the ,space ,development ,agency and inserting ,air ,force4--,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,agency and inserting the ,space ,force2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,h7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,space ,development ,agency and inserting the ,space ,force2 7,b7 by striking #be and inserting #ej2 7,c7 by striking in the ,agency and inserting in the ,space ,force 7in addition to any positions in the ,space ,force to which appointments are made under subparagraph 7,a772 and 7,d7 by striking of the ,agency and inserting of the ,space ,force2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking the ,space ,development ,agency and inserting the ,space ,force4 7c7 ,functions of ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration ,section #ijaf7;b77#f77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking clause 7iii7 and 7iv72 7#b7 by redesignating clause 7v7 and 7vi7 as clauses 7iii7 and 7iv71 respectively2 7#c7 in clause 7iii71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking ,advise and synchronize and inserting ,oversee and direct2 7,b7 by inserting ,department of the before ,air ,force2 and 7,c7 by striking 1 including and all that follows through ,space ,force ,act2 and 7#d7 in clause 7iv71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,effective as of and all that follows through serve and inserting ,serve4 7d7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,removal of requirement for consultation by ,secretary of ,defense with ,space ,rapid ,capabilities ,office ,section #afji7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgc note7 is amended by striking 1 including the ,space ,rapid ,capabilities ,office4 7#b7 ,repeal of requirement to use middle tier acquisition program for proliferated warfighter space architecture ,section #afjh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbga note7 is repealed4 #aeaj4 ,arctic connectivity and downlink resiliency initiative 7a7 ,strategy required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,chief of ,space ,operations and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy to enhance secure1 high-speed downlink capabilities and persistent connectivity in high-longitudinal and polar regions4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a plan to winterize and protect existing and future ground-based downlink stations against extreme thermal variance and permafrost degradation4 7#b7 ,an assessment of integrating commercial and military low-,earth orbit and highly elliptical orbit satellite constellations to ensure continuous broadband coverage above #fe degrees ,north latitude4 7#c7 ,provisions for redundant terrestrial fiber-optic or microwave backhaul links to prevent single-point-of-failure scenarios in remote ,arctic installations of the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,a framework for data-sharing and downlink hand-offs between the ,department of ,defense1 the ,coast ,guard1 and allied countries in the ,arctic region 7including ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization partners74 7c7 ,form of strategy ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 ,b ,nuclear forces #aeaa4 ,prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states 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 #bjbg 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 section #ijfb7n7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,exception ,the limitation under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to any of the following activities3 7#a7 ,the maintenance or sustainment of intercontinental ballistic missiles4 7#b7 ,ensuring the safety1 security1 or reliability of intercontinental ballistic missiles4 7#c7 ,facilitating the transition from the ,,lgm-#cj;,g ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile to the ,sentinel ,,lgm-#ce;,a intercontinental ballistic missile4 #aeab4 ,exception for below-threshold modifications of nuclear missiles to limitation on modification of major items of equipment scheduled for retirement or disposal ,section #bbdd;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,exception for below-threshold nuclear missile modifications ,the prohibition in subsection 7a7 does not apply to a modification of a nuclear missile for which the cost is less than #ejj1jjj in base year #bjbg dollars4 4 #aeac4 ,procurement authority for certain parts of intercontinental ballistic missiles1 reentry vehicles1 and associated equipment 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,direct ,reporting ,program ,manager for ,critical ,major ,weapon ,systems may enter into contracts for the life-of-type procurement of covered parts of intercontinental ballistic missiles1 reentry vehicles1 and associated equipment4 7b7 ,availability of funds ,notwithstanding section #aejb7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbg by section #aja and available for ,missile ,procurement1 ,air ,force as specified in the funding table in section #daja1 #aae1jjj1jjj shall be available for the procurement of covered parts pursuant to contracts entered into under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,covered part defined ,in this section1 the term covered part means a commercially available off-the-shelf item 7as defined in section #ajd of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code74 #aead4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending submission of the strategy to sustain the ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile and maximize end of life margin ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for operation and maintenance1 ,air ,force1 and available to the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force for travel expenses1 not more than #he percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees the strategy required by section #afda of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #aaij74 #aeae4 ,integration of ,,icbm maintenance equipment into the ,,lgm-#cj;,g weapon system designation 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall develop an inventory of maintenance equipment unique to the ,,lgm-#cj;,g weapon system that is used by maintenance groups at ,f4,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base1 ,malmstrom ,air ,force ,base1 ,minot ,air ,force ,base1 and ,vandenberg ,space ,force ,base4 7b7 ,contents of inventory ,such inventory shall include-- 7#a7 guided missile maintenance platforms2 7#b7 hydraulic actuators to open missile silo doors2 and 7#c7 such other unique maintenance equipment as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall brief the congressional defense committees on the implementation of subsection 7a74 7d7 ,integration and maintenance ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall include the equipment listed in the inventory required by subsection 7a7 as part of the ,,lgm-#cj;,g weapon system and take such actions as necessary to ensure such equipment receives regular preventive maintenance or replacement by the ,,lgm-#cj;,g ,weapon ,system ,program ,office4 #aeaf4 ,contract authority for intercontinental ballistic missiles1 replacement equipment1 and reentry vehicle test equipment and components 7a7 ,contract authority ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 and the ,direct ,reporting ,program ,manager for ,critical ,major ,weapon ,systems 7referred to in this section as the ,program ,manager7 may enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of not more than #abe arming and fuzing assemblies1 #dh nuclear certified tractors and trailers1 #aaf arm_/disarm switch replacements1 and #ac test support equipment systems4 7b7 ,authority for advance procurement and economic order quantity ,the ,secretary and the ,program ,manager may enter into one or more contracts for advance procurement and material and equipment in economic order quantities associated with the procurement of the items for which contracts are authorized under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,funding and liability ,any contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that-- 7#a7 any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose2 and 7#b7 the total liability of the ,federal ,government for termination of any contract entered into shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated to the contract at the time of termination4 #aeag4 ,modification to strategy to sustain ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile and maximize end-of-life margin ,section #afda of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #aaij7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment determines and inserting ,direct ,reporting ,program ,manager for ,critical ,major ,weapon ,systems1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 and the ,commander of ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command jointly determine2 7ii7 by striking with the ,under ,secretary and inserting with the ,direct ,reporting ,program ,manager1 the ,under ,secretary1 and the ,commander2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by inserting 1 the ,direct ,reporting ,program ,manager1 the ,under ,secretary1 and the ,commander after efforts of the ,secretary2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the ,secretary intends and inserting such officials intend2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking such funding the ,secretary and inserting such funding the ,direct ,reporting ,program ,manager2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,commander2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,commander2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,commander4 #aeah4 ,modifications to portfolio management framework for nuclear forces ,section #dii;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking1 #bjbd1 and inserting1 #bjbg2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end a new paragraph 7#f73 7#f7 ,the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile program4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 the associated military1 civilian1 and contractor workforces4 4 #aeai4 ,modifications to reports on nuclear force reductions 7a7 ,repeal of certifications with respect to strategic delivery systems ,section #die of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7b7 ,nuclear force reductions ,section #did of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #did4 ,nuclear force reductions 7a7 ,annual report on the nuclear weapons stockpile of the ,united ,states ,not later than ,march #a of each year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the nuclear weapons stockpile of the ,united ,states that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an accounting of the weapons in the stockpile as of the end of the fiscal year preceding the submission of the report that includes all weapons in the active and inactive stockpiles1 both deployed and non-deployed1 and all categories and readiness states of such weapons4 7#b7 ,the planned force levels for each category of nuclear weapon over the course of the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba for the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the report is submitted4 7b7 ,net assessment of nuclear force levels required with respect to certain proposals to reduce the nuclear weapons stockpile of the ,united ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,if1 during any year beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,president makes a proposal described in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,strategic ,command shall conduct a net assessment of the current and proposed nuclear forces of the ,united ,states and of other countries that possess nuclear weapons to determine whether the nuclear forces of the ,united ,states are anticipated to be capable of meeting the objectives of the ,united ,states with respect to nuclear deterrence1 extended deterrence1 assurance of allies1 and defense2 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives the assessment described in subparagraph 7,a71 unchanged1 together with the explanatory views of the ,secretary1 as the ,secretary deems appropriate2 and 7,c7 the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report describing the current capacities of the ,united ,states nuclear weapons infrastructure to respond to a strategic development or technical problem in the ,united ,states nuclear weapons stockpile4 7#b7 ,proposal described 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 a proposal described in this paragraph is a proposal to reduce the number of nuclear weapons in the active or inactive stockpiles of the ,united ,states to a level that is lower than the level on ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 7,b7 ,exceptions ,a proposal described in this paragraph does not include-- 7i7 reductions that are a direct result of activities associated with routine stockpile stewardship1 including stockpile surveillance1 logistics1 or maintenance2 or 7ii7 nuclear weapons retired or awaiting dismantlement on ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 7c7 ,certification regarding asymmetry in reductions 7#a7 ,in general ,during any year in which the ,president recommends to reduce the number of nuclear weapons in the active and inactive stockpiles of the ,united ,states or recommends a reduction in the nuclear force structure of the ,department of ,defense by a number that is greater than a de minimis reduction1 the ,president shall certify in writing to the congressional defense committees whether such reductions will cause the number of nuclear weapons in such stockpiles to be fewer than the high-confidence assessment of the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d777 with respect to the number of nuclear weapons in the active and inactive stockpiles of the ,russian ,federation or will result in an imbalance in nuclear forces that could undermine continued deterrence of the ,russian ,federation or the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 as appropriate4 7#b7 ,notification ,if the ,president certifies under paragraph 7#a7 that the recommended number of nuclear weapons in the active and inactive stockpiles of the ,united ,states is fewer than the high-confidence assessment of the intelligence community with respect to the number of nuclear weapons in the active and inactive stockpiles of the ,russian ,federation1 or if a reduction in the nuclear force structure of the ,department of ,defense would result in an imbalance in nuclear forces that could undermine continued deterrence of the ,russian ,federation or the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,president shall transmit to the congressional defense committees a report by the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 without change1 detailing whether the recommended reduction would create a strategic imbalance or degrade deterrence and extended deterrence4 ,the ,president shall transmit such report by not later than #fj days before the date on which the ,president carries out any such recommended reductions4 7#c7 ,exception ,the notification in paragraph 7#b7 shall not apply to-- 7,a7 reductions made to ensure the safety1 security1 reliability1 and credibility of the nuclear weapons stockpile and strategic delivery systems1 including activities related to surveillance1 assessment1 certification1 testing1 and maintenance of nuclear warheads and strategic delivery systems2 or 7,b7 nuclear warheads that are retired or awaiting dismantlement on the date of the certification under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,additional views ,on the date on which the ,president transmits to the congressional defense committees a report by the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command under paragraph 7#b71 the ,president may transmit to such committees a report by the ,president with respect to whether the recommended reductions covered by the report of the ,commander will impact the deterrence or extended deterrence capabilities of the ,united ,states4 4 #aebj4 ,modifications to biennial report on the plan for the nuclear weapons stockpile1 nuclear weapons complex1 nuclear weapons delivery systems1 and nuclear weapons command and control system ,section #dib;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjac through #bjbi and inserting through #bjcc2 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 inserting the following3 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a detailed description of any plans to-- 7i7 enhance the safety1 security1 and effectiveness of the nuclear weapons stockpile of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 sustain and modernize the nuclear weapons complex1 including improving the safety of facilities and modernizing the infrastructure2 7iii7 maintain1 modernize1 and replace delivery systems for nuclear weapons2 7iv7 sustain1 modernize1 and replace the nuclear command1 control1 and communications system2 7v7 retire1 dismantle1 or eliminate any nuclear warheads or bombs1 nuclear weapons delivery systems1 or any platforms which carry such nuclear warheads1 bombs1 or delivery systems2 and 7vi7 maintain the key capabilities and competencies of military1 civilian1 and contractor workforce associated with the activities described in clauses 7i7 through 7v74 7,b7 ,a detailed estimate1 including a description of the estimation methodology used1 of the budget requirements associated with the activities described under subparagraph 7,a71 over the duration of the ,future ,years ,defense ,program and the ,future ,years ,nuclear ,security ,program following the date of the report1 including the applicable and appropriate costs associated with the procurement1 personnel1 military construction1 operation and maintenance1 and research1 development1 test1 and evaluation accounts of the ,department of ,defense4 ,the ,secretary may include information and data for a period beyond such period if the ,secretary determines that such information and data is accurate and useful in understanding the long-term nuclear modernization plan4 7,c7 ,a detailed description of the steps taken to implement the plan submitted in the previous report1 including difficulties encountered in implementing the plan in the previous report4 2 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking #aj-year period and inserting duration of the ,future ,years ,defense ,program and the ,future ,years ,nuclear ,security ,program2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking paragraphs 7#b77;,f7 and 7#c7 and inserting paragraph 7#b77;,b74 #aeba4 ,multipolar nuclear deterrence strategy and theater-range nuclear capabilities 7a7 ,authorization of additional theater-range nuclear capabilities 7#a7 ,new or modified nuclear weapon ,consistent with the requirements established under section #fabj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and subject to the availability of appropriations or funds otherwise made available1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 acting through the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security1 may establish not more than #b programs for the research1 development1 and production of new or modified nuclear weapons1 if-- 7,a7 one such weapon is primarily intended to be delivered by a surface-launched system2 and 7,b7 one such weapon is primarily intended to be delivered by an air-launched system4 7#b7 ,new or modified nuclear weapon delivery system ,subject to the availability of appropriations or funds otherwise made available1 the ,secretary of ,defense is authorized to direct one or more of the military departments to establish not more than two programs for the research1 development1 and production of new or modified nuclear weapons delivery systems1 if-- 7,a7 one such weapon delivery system is primarily intended to be surface-launched2 and 7,b7 one such weapon is primarily intended to be air-launched4 7b7 ,report on multipolar nuclear deterrence strategy 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on a revised strategy of the ,department of ,defense 7referred to in this subsection as the ,department7 for deterring multiple nuclear-armed adversaries4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a comprehensive assessment of the implications of a multipolar nuclear environment for the deterrence strategy of the ,united ,states1 including explicit assumptions used for force planning2 7,b7 a detailed description of how the ,department plans to adapt the nuclear forces1 posture1 and operational concepts of the ,united ,states to deter simultaneous or sequential coercion or aggression by multiple nuclear-armed adversaries2 7,c7 a rigorous analysis of current and projected adversary nuclear force structures1 doctrines1 and targeting strategies1 including implications for the sufficiency and survivability of the ,united ,states force2 7,d7 a specific explanation of the methodology used by the ,department to determine the quantity and types of adversary targets that must be held at risk1 including how such requirements change under two-peer deterrence scenarios2 7,e7 an identification of current and projected gaps in the nuclear capabilities of the ,united ,states1 including theater-range systems1 non-strategic nuclear options1 and flexible response capabilities2 7,f7 a plan1 with associated timelines and resource requirements1 to address identified capability gaps2 7,g7 a detailed assessment of the role of the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile and any additional theater nuclear capabilities in strengthening regional and extended deterrence2 7,h7 an evaluation of the resilience1 survivability1 and adaptability of nuclear command1 control1 and communications systems under conditions of simultaneous peer conflict2 7,i7 an assessment of the strategic and operational risks associated with maintaining a nuclear posture primarily optimized for a bipolar environment2 and 7,j7 recommendations for legislative1 budgetary1 or policy changes required to implement the strategy4 7#c7 ,form ,the report shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,annual implementation briefings 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ij days after the submission of the report required by subsection 7b71 and annually thereafter until ,september #cj1 #bjcb1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 and the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall brief the congressional defense committees on their joint efforts to implement the conclusions and recommendations of the strategy described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,elements ,at a minimum1 each briefing should address-- 7,a7 the adequacy and effectiveness of the strategy in deterring nuclear and non-nuclear strategic attacks against the ,unites ,states and its allies2 7,b7 progress in incorporating any adjustments to the role of nuclear forces in ,united ,states defense policies and military strategy2 7,c7 current and projected nuclear force structure requirements for achieving national and military objectives2 7,d7 completed and projected adjustments to the nuclear weapons stockpile necessary to achieve national and military objectives2 7,e7 nuclear weapons development1 production and sustainment capability and capacity requirements necessary to achieve and maintain desired nuclear weapons stockpile quantities and attributes2 7,f7 ongoing or planned threat reduction activities contributing to the achievement of national and military objectives2 and 7,g7 other related activities or relevant topics1 as determined necessary by the ,under ,secretaries or the ,vice ,chairman4 ,c ,missile defense #aeca4 ,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 #bjbg for procurement1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 not more than #bj1jjj1jjj 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 #bjbg for procurement1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,missile ,defense ,agency not more than #cj1jjj1jjj 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 #bjbg for procurement1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,missile ,defense ,agency not more than #aej1jjj1jjj 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 #aecb4 ,enduring operational capability for the ,guam ,defense ,system ,command and ,control ,facility 7a7 ,in general ,consistent with section #affj7;b77#a7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc71 the construction of the ,guam ,missile ,defense ,system ,command and ,control ,facility shall not be declared operational until such time as the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 as the senior official responsible for the missile defense of ,guam1 certifies to the congressional defense committees that there is a continuity of operations plan with appropriate backup operational facilities in lieu of the functional incapacitation or operational loss of the ,command and ,control ,facility4 7b7 ,continuity plan ,not later than #de days after the date on which the certification described in subsection 7a7 is submitted1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the continuity plan described in such subsection1 including a description of any included facilities or installations to be used4 #aecc4 ,further limitation on availability of funds pending independent analysis of space-based missile defense capability ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg 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 #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits the report required by section #afga7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca74 #aecd4 ,modification of ,golden ,dome missile defense system annual reporting ,section #afeb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the ,secretary of ,defense each place it appears and inserting the ,direct ,reporting ,program ,manager for ,golden ,dome for ,america2 and 7#b7 by striking the ,secretary each place it appears and inserting the ,direct ,reporting ,program ,manager4 #aece4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending submission of the briefing on sea-based launch platforms for ballistic missile defense targets ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy1 and available to the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,navy for travel expenses1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary provides the briefing required on page #bgh of ,senate ,report #aai-ci1 accompanying ,s4#bbif of the #aaith ,congress4 #aecf4 ,comprehensive integrated air and missile defense sensor coverage of ,guam 7a7 ,full operational capability requirement ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 and in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and the ,army ,portfolio ,acquisition ,executive-,,fires1 shall take such administrative actions as are required to ensure full operational capability for the ,aegis ,guam ,system1 which is defined to include no fewer than two ,,an_/,,tpy-#f radar emplacements to ensure #cfj-;degree sensor coverage of ,guam4 7b7 ,expedited fielding and integration ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall take such actions as are necessary1 preferencing the use of existing equipment1 to ensure the emplacement of a second ,,an_/,,tpy-#f radar and its integration into the ,aegis ,guam ,system are completed by not later than ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 #aecg4 ,repeal of requirement for ,government ,accountability ,office to review and assess missile defense acquisition programs ,section #bcb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #abe ,stat4 #acci71 as most recently amended by section #affd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #fjc71 is repealed4 #aech4 ,improvements to air and missile defense acquisition 7a7 ,assessment of air and missile defense systems and interceptors 7#a7 ,in general ,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 ,state-- 7,a7 complete an assessment of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and foreign specified partner air and missile defense systems and interceptors in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command2 and 7,b7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the assessment completed under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,contents ,the report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of current air and missile defense systems and interceptors used by ,united ,states ,central ,command and foreign specified partners to defend against attacks4 7,b7 ,an analysis of current inventories and production rates of air and missile defense systems and interceptors produced by the ,united ,states and foreign specified partners4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the number of air and missile defense systems deployed and interceptors expended to defend against attacks within the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command since ,october #g1 #bjbc1 disaggregated by-- 7i7 the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 foreign specified partners4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the air and missile defense systems within the area of the responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command that have been damaged or destroyed in attacks since ,october #g1 #bjbc4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the air and missile defense systems and interceptors developed and produced by the ,united ,states for which the ,united ,states defense industry cannot fulfill the orders placed by foreign specified partners so as to necessitate acquisition from other sources4 7b7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,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 ,state1 submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy to facilitate additional cooperation with foreign specified partners to further integrate air and missile defense systems and to implement an interceptor acquisition strategy to defend ,united ,states nationals and assets and foreign specified partners from attacks4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of current efforts by the ,secretary of ,defense to engage foreign specified partners to prioritize air and missile defense needs1 including further coordination-- 7i7 to replenish interceptor stock supplies2 7ii7 to facilitate the transfer and delivery of air and missile defense systems from the ,united ,states to foreign specified partners2 and 7iii7 to increase air and missile defense system and interceptor supply bases located within the area of responsibility of ,united ,states ,central ,command4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and cost of creating an air and missile defense system and interceptor stockpile located within the area of responsibly of ,united ,states ,central ,command to be exclusively used by-- 7i7 the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 foreign specified partners4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the feasibility of establishing joint ventures1 licensing agreements1 and co-production and manufacturing partnerships between the ,united ,states and foreign specified partners to accelerate the production of air and missile defense systems and interceptors4 7,d7 ,an identification of steps that can be taken to accelerate the joint research1 development1 acquisition1 and transfer of alternative or lower-cost interceptor solutions1 and complementary air and missile defense capabilities between the ,united ,states and foreign specified partners1 and the co-production of interceptors in the ,united ,states1 where feasible4 7,e7 ,an analysis of the legal1 economic1 and defense policy aspects of a closer air and missile defense acquisition partnership between the ,united ,states and foreign specified partners4 7,f7 ,an analysis of lessons learned from air defense efforts in regional theaters1 including ,ukraine1 the ,middle ,east and ,north ,africa1 the ,caucasus1 and the ,horn of ,africa4 7#c7 ,protection of sensitive information ,the strategy and plan submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide that any activity carried out pursuant to the strategy and plan is 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 7#d7 ,form ,the strategy submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term air and missile defense systems means air and missile defense articles1 unmanned aerial defense articles1 rocket defense articles1 and non-kinetic articles1 and all of their component parts1 including command and control centers1 sensors1 radars1 and launchers4 7#b7 ,the term attacks means missile1 manned and unmanned aerial system1 and rocket attacks from ,iran and armed groups linked to ,iran4 7#c7 ,the term foreign specified partners means allies and partners in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command4 7#d7 ,the term interceptors means air and missile1 unmanned aerial1 non-kinetic payloads1 and rocket defense articles designed to detect1 track1 and destroy incoming missiles1 manned and unmanned aerial systems1 and rockets4 ,d ,other matters #aeda4 ,sense of the ,senate1 ,inspector ,general review1 and restoration and remediation plans for ,united ,states ,army1 ,kwajalein ,atoll1 and the ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range 7a7 ,sense of the ,senate ,it is the ,sense of the ,senate that-- 7#a7 ,department of ,defense test1 evaluation1 and space situational awareness capabilities residing on ,kwajalein ,atoll and supporting the missions of the ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range are of paramount importance to the defense of the ,united ,states and the maintenance of the military capabilities required to achieve this goal2 7#b7 the persistent inability of the ,army to adequately maintain ,department of ,defense facilities and infrastructure on the ,kwajalein ,atoll belies the clear importance of this installation and represents a continuing failure of leadership at all levels of the ,army2 7#c7 this failure presents an ongoing health and safety risk to the military1 civilian1 and contractor workforce supporting ,department of ,defense activities on the atoll2 7#d7 the ,test ,resource ,management ,center1 at congressional direction1 determined that the ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range is functionally incapable of fully executing nearly every mission it has been charged with supporting for several years2 7#e7 inadequate support and prioritization for sustainment and modernization activities1 particularly with regard to the unique testing capabilities resident across the atoll1 has placed tens of billions of dollars in critical investments in the modernization of the nuclear deterrent and ballistic missile defense capabilities of the ,united ,states at extreme risk due to the inability of the installation to fully support weapon system testing requirements2 7#f7 such risks will only be magnified as the ,department of ,defense works to develop the ,golden ,dome for ,america integrated air and missile defense system1 long-range hypersonic strike systems1 and the suite of mass-producible1 low-cost munitions envisioned by the ,munitions ,acceleration ,council of the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7#g7 continued failures to rectify these systemic sustainment issues is antithetical to the stated priorities of the ,department of ,defense to restore lethality to the ,joint ,force and undermines efforts of the ,united ,states to ensure ,united ,states warfighters are equipped with the tools needed to effectively compete against rapidly expanding ,chinese1 ,russian1 and ,north ,korean capabilities and deter their aggressive intentions now and in the coming decades4 7b7 ,inspector ,general review ,commencing not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and concluding not later than #aej days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall conduct a comprehensive review of-- 7#a7 the status of ,united ,states facilities and capabilities located on the islands comprising the ,kwajalein ,atoll1 as well as any associated capabilities supporting the ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range not residing on the atoll2 7#b7 the effectiveness of previous1 ongoing1 and planned ,army sustainment and modernization plans for maintaining the infrastructure and capabilities required to perform the missions assigned to ,united ,states ,army ,kwajalein ,atoll and the ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range and support ,joint ,force weapon system testing needs2 7#c7 the adequacy of previous1 current1 and planned funding to achieve the objectives of the sustainment and modernization plans of the ,army for maintaining the infrastructure and capabilities required to perform the missions assigned to ,united ,states ,army ,kwajalein ,atoll and the ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range and support ,joint ,force weapon system testing needs2 7#d7 the analytical and decisionmaking processes within the ,army and the ,department of ,defense generally that have contributed to the current status of ,united ,states facilities and capabilities on the atoll2 and 7#e7 the effectiveness of the ,army in providing health and welfare services to military1 civilian1 and contractor personnel assigned to the atoll at a level commensurate to such services provided at other ,army installations outside the continental ,united ,states1 including the determinations and decisionmaking processes that led to the absence of ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity1 ,defense ,commissary ,agency1 and ,defense ,health ,agency support for resident personnel and families4 7c7 ,restoration and remediation plan 7#a7 ,initial plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the completion of the review required by subsection 7b71 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,army1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,direct ,reporting ,program ,manager for ,critical ,major ,weapon ,systems1 the ,direct ,reporting ,program ,manager for ,golden ,dome for ,america1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,space ,command1 complete an initial plan for restoring and remediating-- 7,a7 the full range of test and evaluation capabilities required to support weapon system program development efforts requiring the use of the ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range2 and 7,b7 any supporting ,department of ,defense infrastructure deficiencies on ,kwajalein ,atoll required to fully enable ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range operations1 and any other deficiencies identified by the ,inspector ,general as part of the review described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,initial cost estimate ,in parallel to the development of the plan required by 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall1 in coordination with the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation1 prepare an initial cost estimate for-- 7,a7 fully remediating not fewer than #ge percent of all identified deficiencies across the fiscal years #bjbh to #bjcb ,future ,years ,defense ,program2 and 7,b7 fully remediating all deficiencies in mission critical testing capabilities as determined jointly by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 and the ,direct ,reporting ,program ,managers for ,golden ,dome for ,america and ,critical ,major ,weapon ,systems4 7#c7 ,annual updates ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 and the cost estimate required by paragraph 7#b7 shall be annually updated by the ,secretary of the ,army and submitted through the ,director of the ,test ,resource ,management ,center to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense as part of the ,program ,objective ,memoranda request of the ,army for the upcoming fiscal year1 along with an independent evaluation by the ,director of the sufficiency of the proposed resourcing of the ,army to achieve the plan objectives4 7#d7 ,submittal to ,congress ,no later than #de days after the receipt of the plan required by paragraph 7#a71 ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an unedited copy of the plan described required by paragraph 7#a71 along with any comments1 planned follow-up activities1 or recommendations for congressional action4 7d7 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states review 7#a7 ,annual reviews ,commencing not later than ,april #a1 #bjbg1 and not less frequently than once each year thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjcb1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7,a7 conduct a review of the condition of ,department of ,defense facilities and capabilities located on ,kwajalein ,atoll2 and 7,b7 submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7i7 an assessment of the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to restore and remediate the capabilities described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 such recommendations for legislative or administrative action to improve the efforts described in clause 7i7 as the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,annual briefings ,not later than ,august #a of each year1 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings of the ,comptroller ,general with respect to the most recent review conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a74 #aedb4 ,limitation on the reallocation of funds for the ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range and ,united ,states ,army ,garrison ,kwajalein ,atoll 7a7 ,limitation ,funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for the ,department of ,defense for activities at the ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range or ,united ,states ,army ,garrison ,kwajalein ,atoll may be obligated or expended only for the purposes for which such funds are authorized and appropriated or otherwise made available4 7b7 ,prohibition on reallocation ,except as expressly authorized by law1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the heads of the military departments1 and the ,combatant ,commanders may not realign1 transfer1 reprogram1 or otherwise reallocate funds described in subsection 7a7 for purposes other than those specifically authorized and appropriated or otherwise made available as described in such subsection1 and may not authorize any other individual to do so4 #aedc4 ,notifications with respect to relocating ,department of ,defense systems out of certain spectrum frequencies 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the ,department of ,defense initiates any activity relating to studying the relocation of ,department systems out of bands of electromagnetic spectrum that are assigned to a non-,federal entity1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a notification with respect to the initiation of the activity that includes-- 7#a7 a list of the spectrum frequencies being studied2 and 7#b7 a list of systems of the ,department that reside within those frequencies4 7b7 ,assessment1 briefing1 and report ,after each notification submitted under subsection 7a7 with respect to an activity described in that subsection1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall-- 7#a7 not later than #fj days after the date of such submittal-- 7,a7 complete an assessment of-- 7i7 the costs associated with the activity2 and 7ii7 any change to current operational readiness of systems described in subsection 7a7 expected as a result of such activity2 and 7,b7 provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings of the ,chief ,information ,officer with respect to the assessment completed under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7#b7 not later than #ij days after the date of such submittal1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the ,chief ,information ,officer with respect to the assessment completed under paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7c7 ,limitation on availability of funds for relocation of systems ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended to relocate a system as described in subsection 7a7 until the ,chief ,information ,officer has-- 7#a7 provided the briefing required by paragraph 7#a77;,b7 of subsection 7b7 for such system2 and 7#b7 submitted the report required by paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection4 #aedd4 ,annual briefing on ,department of ,defense activities associated with participation in the ,international ,telecommunication ,union ,world ,radio ,conference 7a7 ,in general ,no later than the first ,march #ca occurring after the date of the enactment of this ,act and ,march #ca of each calendar year thereafter through #bjca1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and in consultation with the ,chiefs of each of the ,armed ,forces1 provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on actions taken by the ,department ,defense in the previous calendar year with respect to preparations for or participation by the ,department in the ,international ,telecommunication ,union ,world ,radio ,conference4 7b7 ,subject matter ,each briefing provided under subsection 7a7 shall cover the following3 7#a7 ,the composition and representation of delegates of the ,department participating in ,world ,radio ,conference preparatory meetings1 including ,conference ,preparatory ,meetings and relevant regional bodies4 7#b7 ,the direct participation of the ,department in ,international ,telecommunication ,union ,radiocommunication ,sector ,study ,groups and ,working ,parties between ,world ,radio ,conferences4 7#c7 ,adoption of studies by the ,world ,radio ,conference4 7#d7 ,testing and evaluation activities undertaken to assess the vulnerability of ,department systems to proposed spectrum changes under consideration at the ,world ,radio ,conference1 and the outcomes of such activities4 7#e7 ,development of potential recommendations affecting the readiness of the ,department1 including studies that could be adopted by ,world ,radio ,conference4 7#f7 ,potential cost and readiness implications of matters covered by paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e74 7#g7 ,such other matters as the ,chief ,information ,officer and the ,chairman may consider important to the congressional defense committees4 #aede4 ,report on efforts to counter foreign espionage and intellectual property theft targeting defense assets 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the heads of such other ,federal agencies as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on efforts of the ,department of ,defense to counter espionage and intellectual property theft by the ,people's ,republic of ,china targeting ,department of ,defense installations1 research institutions1 and the defense industrial base4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of threats posed by the ,people's ,republic of ,china to ,department of ,defense installations1 federally funded research and development centers1 universities conducting defense-related research1 and entities within the defense industrial base1 including efforts to obtain sensitive information1 technology1 or intellectual property4 7#b7 ,an assessment of trends in espionage and intellectual property theft targeting such entities1 including the role of nontraditional collectors such as researchers1 students1 and commercial entities4 7#c7 ,a description of activities undertaken by the ,department1 in coordination with interagency partners1 to detect1 deter1 and mitigate such threats4 7#d7 ,an accounting of resources dedicated by the ,department to counter such threats1 including personnel1 funding1 and programs1 and an assessment of the effectiveness of such efforts4 7#e7 ,a description of policies1 procedures1 and safeguards in place to protect civil liberties1 academic freedom1 and the privacy rights of ,united ,states persons in the course of such activities4 7#f7 ,an assessment of vulnerabilities within ,department installations1 research environments1 and the defense industrial base1 including supply chain risks and insider threat considerations4 7#g7 ,a description of coordination mechanisms between the ,department and interagency partners to address such threats1 including information sharing and joint operational efforts4 7#h7 ,recommendations for legislative1 policy1 or resource changes necessary to improve the ability of the ,department and interagency partners to counter such threats4 7c7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #aedf4 ,department of the ,air ,force electronic warfare roadmap ,chapter #be of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ejj;h4 ,department of the ,air ,force electronic warfare roadmap 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall develop an integrated electronic warfare capabilities roadmap for air and space operations4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall update the plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 not less frequently than once every year ending in an odd number4 7b7 ,threat assessment ,the roadmap as developed every other year shall be updated on the threat assessment that is ten years later than the date of production of the roadmap4 7c7 ,roadmap contents ,the roadmap developed under subsection 7a7 shall detail an integrated plan for capabilities that are-- 7#a7 already in effect2 7#b7 under development2 and 7#c7 require a future material acquisition4 7d7 ,force structure ,in the roadmap developed under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall outline the force structure requirements in terms of-- 7#a7 size of personnel2 7#b7 types of occupational specialty2 and 7#c7 expected training requirements4 7e7 ,synergistic capabilities ,as part the roadmap required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 to the greatest extent possible1 detail synergistic cooperation with respect to-- 7#a7 waveform transport between threat emitters and weapon systems2 7#b7 targeting1 including physics-based modeling of different electronic warfare effects2 7#c7 battle damage assessment2 and 7#d7 and such other areas as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7f7 ,review by the ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,operations ,executive ,committee ,the ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,operations ,executive ,committee established by section #ejj of this title shall review the roadmap required by paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7a7 and each update under paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection4 7g7 ,briefing ,not later than ,april #cj1 #bjbg1 and not less frequently than once every year that ends in an odd number1 the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with the ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,operations ,executive ,committee1 provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings of the ,committee with respect to the latest review conducted under subsection 7f74 4 #aedg4 ,using operational electronic intelligence assets to engage high-value targets 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 direct the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security and the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency to approve1 direct1 and enable the direct and immediate dissemination of all operational electronic intelligence data collected on high-value and potentially hostile military systems in the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and ,european ,command areas of responsibility to military command and control nodes and engagement systems and platforms for the purpose of establishing targeting quality tracks of such systems and platforms as an essential component of constructing1 fielding1 and exercising multi-sensor1 cross-domain1 long-range kill chains under the operational concept and strategy for combined1 joint all-domain command and control4 7b7 ,deadline for directive and demonstration ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 issue a directive applicable to all components of the ,department of ,defense to enable the ,under ,secretary and the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency to carry out the direction of the ,secretary under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 conduct a demonstration of at least one kill chain of a high-value target set using the data generated by national operational electronic intelligence collection systems that are currently operationally deployed and under the delegated tasking authority of the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency as the national functional manager for signals intelligence4 7c7 ,consultation and reporting ,the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security1 and the ,director for ,operations of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall-- 7#a7 consult with the congressional defense committees prior to the development of the directive and the demonstration required by subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the substance of the directive and the results and lessons learned of the demonstration4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term direct dissemination means direct downlinking or communicating of the minimum collected data needed to support target identification and engagement to systems and entities directly responsible for engaging military targets1 including the ,family of ,integrated ,targeting ,cells developed by the ,department of the ,army1 the ,department of the ,navy1 and the ,department of the ,air ,force1 without impacting timeliness and the achievable scale of target engagements4 7#b7 ,the term kill chain means the highly automated1 long-range1 rapid1 and large-scale process of detecting1 identifying1 locating1 tracking1 and engaging high-value adversary targets using assets and resources spanning multiple ground1 air1 sea1 space1 and cyber operational domains4 7#c7 ,the term operational electronic intelligence 7,,opelint7 means the detection1 location1 identification1 and tracking of adversary military emitters of radio frequency electronic signals to support military operations1 specifically including the peacetime construction and exercising and wartime execution of rapid-response targeting and engagement operations reflected in kill chains against moving and moveable objects enabled by the direct and immediate dissemination of data regarding such detection1 location1 identification1 and tracking to engagement systems and platforms4 7#d7 ,the term targeting-quality track means a location and tracking product that is accurate1 sustained1 and timely enough to support striking a target with a long-range weapons system4 ,,xvi ,cyberspace-related matters ,a ,matters relating to cyber operations and cyber forces #afja4 ,independent study on the authorities and organizational structure of the principal cyber advisors 7a7 ,agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center or other independent entity to perform the services covered by this section4 7#b7 ,timing ,the ,secretary shall seek to enter into the agreement described in paragraph 7#a7 not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg4 7b7 ,independent study 7#a7 ,in general ,under an agreement between the ,secretary and a center or entity under subsection 7a71 the center or entity shall conduct a study on the roles1 responsibilities1 authorities1 organizational constructs1 and resourcing of the ,principal ,cyber ,advisors of the military departments4 7#b7 ,elements ,in conducting the study under paragraph 7#a71 the center or entity shall conduct an assessment of1 and develop recommendations on-- 7,a7 the extent to which the responsibilities of the ,principal ,cyber ,advisors of the military departments are clearly delineated from1 duplicative of1 or ambiguous with respect to1 those of the ,chief ,information ,officers of the military departments and the commands or organizations within the ,army1 the ,navy1 the ,marine ,corps1 the ,air ,force1 and the ,space ,force responsible for network and security operations1 including recommendations for any changes to statute1 policy1 or organizational guidance necessary to resolve identified ambiguities or overlaps2 7,b7 the degree to which the authorities prescribed under section #cib;a7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are sufficient to enable the ,principal ,cyber ,advisors of the military departments to execute their statutory and implied responsibilities1 including specific recommendations for legislative action to resolve ambiguities or overlaps with the authorities of related positions within the ,army1 the ,navy1 the ,marine ,corps1 the ,air ,force1 and the ,space ,force2 7,c7 the extent to which the current organizational placement of each ,principal ,cyber ,advisor enables effective integration of cyber considerations across departmental activities1 including acquisition1 operations1 personnel1 and policy1 including recommendations on the optimal organizational construct for each position and the advisability of elevating the position to the level of ,assistant ,secretary or ,under ,secretary of the military department2 and 7,d7 the extent to which current staffing1 funding1 and administrative support under each organizational construct enables or hinders execution of statutory and implied responsibilities1 including a comparative assessment of resourcing models across the military departments and specific recommendations on the appropriate staffing levels1 personnel numbers1 assigned tasks1 and funding required to enable effective execution of those responsibilities4 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study required under subsection 7b71 the center or entity shall consult with-- 7#a7 the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to the ,secretary of ,defense2 7#b7 the ,principal ,cyber ,advisors of each of the military departments2 7#c7 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense2 7#d7 the ,chief ,information ,officers of each of the military departments2 7#e7 the senior officer or civilian of each of the ,army1 the ,navy1 the ,marine ,corps1 the ,air ,force1 and the ,space ,force responsible for command1 control1 communications1 and information technology2 7#f7 the senior officer or civilian of each of the ,army1 the ,navy1 the ,marine ,corps1 the ,air ,force1 and the ,space ,force responsible for the operations and employment of cyber capabilities2 7#g7 the senior officer or civilian of each of the ,army1 the ,navy1 the ,marine ,corps1 the ,air ,force1 and the ,space ,force responsible for military and civilian cyber workforce career field management2 7#h7 the ,director of the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency and ,commander of the ,department of ,defense ,cyber ,defense ,command2 and 7#i7 such other officials and stakeholders as the entity considers appropriate4 7d7 ,report and briefing 7#a7 ,report ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbh1 the center or entity that conducted the study under subsection 7b7 shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the center or entity with respect to study4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings of the center or entity that conducted the study under subsection 7b7 with respect to such study1 which may be incorporated into existing annual or budgetary briefings provided to the congressional defense committees4 #afjb4 ,funding for reserve component support to cyber-peculiar operations 7a7 ,in general ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for the use of the ,armed ,forces and other activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense for operation and maintenance1 up to #e1jjj1jjj may be obligated or expended by the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command to carry out cyberspace operations and cyberspace support activities requiring specialized activities by members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces1 including the ,national ,guard1 in support of cyber-peculiar operations4 7b7 ,limitation ,nothing in subsection 7a7 shall be construed to authorize deviation from established personnel and training procedures applicable to members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces1 including applicable provisions of titles #aj and #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing the order1 administration1 and training of reserve components of the ,armed ,forces4 7c7 ,notification 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae days after the total amount obligated or expended pursuant to subsection 7a7 exceeds #ejj1jjj1 and not later than #ae days after each additional #ejj1jjj increment is obligated or expended thereafter1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees notification of the obligations and expenditures giving rise to each such threshold being crossed4 7#b7 ,contents ,each notification submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the total amount obligated or expended pursuant to subsection 7a7 during the fiscal year as of the date of the notification4 7,b7 ,the total number of members of the reserve components1 including the ,national ,guard1 ordered to duty under title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 pursuant to subsection 7a7 during the fiscal year as of the date of the notification4 7,c7 ,a disaggregation of the number included under subparagraph 7,b7 of such members by component of the ,armed ,forces4 7,d7 ,a disaggregation of such members by the specific authority under title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 under which each member was ordered to duty4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbg1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on obligations and expenditures made pursuant to the authority provided for in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a full description and evaluation of each cyberspace operation or cyberspace support activity that is the subject of each such obligation or expenditure4 7,b7 ,the number and component affiliation of members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces1 including the ,national ,guard1 who participated in such activities4 7,c7 ,the extent to which such activities aligned with established personnel and training procedures for members of the reserve components4 7,d7 ,definitions and standards applied to determine cyber-peculiar requirements for participation by reserve components of the ,armed ,forces1 including the ,national ,guard4 7,e7 ,such other matters as the ,commander considers appropriate4 #afjc4 ,amendment of annual reporting requirements on support for ,united ,states ,cyber ,command ,section #cia;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #cia;a4 ,annual reporting requirements on support for ,united ,states ,cyber ,command 7a7 ,annual reports required 7#a7 ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy and ,principal ,cyber ,advisor for the ,department of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the readiness and efforts of the military departments to provide support for cyber operations4 7#b7 ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an unclassified summary suitable for public release4 7b7 ,consultation and contribution 7#a7 ,in preparing each report required by subsection 7a71 the ,assistant ,secretary and ,principal ,cyber ,advisor shall consult with each ,secretary of the military departments and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 7#b7 ,for each report submitted under subsection 7a71 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall act as a contributor to the report1 providing data1 assessments1 and requirements relating to the operational readiness of the ,cyber ,mission ,force and other assigned forces4 7c7 ,elements ,each report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the period covered by the report1 the following3 7#a7 ,a description and assessment of the efforts of each military department to support joint and armed force-specific cyber missions4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the sufficiency of the support provided by each military department to meet the operational requirements of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 including with respect to readiness1 training1 and equipping the ,cyber ,mission ,force teams4 7#c7 ,a description of any capability or readiness gaps identified by the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 and the steps being taken by the ,secretaries of the military departments to address them4 7#d7 ,an assessment of progress made on mitigation plans for identified readiness shortfalls or challenges from previous years4 7#e7 ,standardized metrics and definitions for readiness1 capability gaps1 and mitigation plans1 as developed by the ,assistant ,secretary and ,principal ,cyber ,advisor in consultation with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7#f7 ,as appropriate1 the principal cyber advisors from each of the military departments shall also provide amplifying information1 data1 analysis or recommendations relating to any of the elements in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 within their purview4 7#g7 ,such other matters as the ,assistant ,secretary and ,principal ,cyber ,advisor determines appropriate4 4 #afjd4 ,scaling cyberspace access generation and maintenance capabilities 7a7 ,in general ,in order to carry out the pilot program in subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into a contract with a private sector entity to conduct a cyber operation for the sole purpose of access generation and maintenance using contractor owned1 contractor operated means1 under the operational authority of the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7b7 ,limitations ,activities carried out under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 only be conducted under direct ,federal ,government oversight of a civilian employee of the ,federal ,government or a member of the ,armed ,forces1 with cleared civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense or cleared members of the ,armed ,forces present at all times2 and 7#b7 when feasible1 conducted in facilities of the ,federal ,government4 7c7 ,pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary may establish a pilot program under the operational authority of the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 to assess the feasibility and advisability of conducting cyber operations limited to access generation and maintenance through contractor owned1 contractor operated means1 subject to the limitations in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,termination ,the pilot program authorized by paragraph 7#a7 and the authority provided under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on or before ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 7d7 ,congressional notification 7#a7 ,contract notification ,not later than #aj days after entering into any contractual arrangement under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of the following3 7,a7 ,the date the contractual arrangement was signed4 7,b7 ,identification of the private sector party to the contractual arrangement4 7,c7 ,a description of the scope and terms of the contractual arrangement4 7#b7 ,operations notification ,not later than #dh hours after the commencement and subsequent conclusion of any cyber operation conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of the following3 7,a7 ,the target and nature of the access developed or maintained4 7,b7 ,the identity of the cleared civilian employee of the ,department or member of the ,armed ,forces who conducted oversight of the operation4 7,c7 ,the contractor who conducted the operation4 7,d7 ,the duration and current status of the operation4 7e7 ,briefings and reports 7#a7 ,quarterly briefings ,the ,secretary shall include a discussion of activities carried out under this section in the quarterly cyber operations briefings provided to the congressional defense committees pursuant to section #dhd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than #ij days after the termination of the pilot program required by subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of entering into contracts under subsection 7a7 on a continuing basis4 7,b7 ,what constraints were applied in contracts executed under the pilot program4 7,c7 ,what capabilities were acquired through contractor owned1 contractor operated means4 7,d7 ,an assessment of how the pilot program impacted the development of the internal access and management capabilities and talent development of the ,armed ,forces4 7,e7 ,recommendations for legislative or administrative action to support or modify operations carried out under subsection 7a74 #afje4 ,cyber operational readiness assessments of the ,department of ,defense information network 7a7 ,reports required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 and not less frequently than once each year thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and the ,commander of the ,department of ,defense ,cyber ,defense ,command1 submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report on the implementation of the ,cyber ,operational ,readiness ,assessment 7,,cora7 program of the ,department of ,defense ,information ,network and the findings from such program4 7b7 ,contents ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the period covered by the report1 the following3 7#a7 ,an overview of the implementation status of the ,cyber ,operational ,readiness ,assessment program1 including scope1 methodology1 team certification status1 and assessment cadence across the military departments and the defense agencies and ,department of ,defense field activities4 7#b7 ,aggregate and component-level findings on remediation efforts during the ,cyber ,operational ,readiness ,assessment1 and component level trend analysis of such efforts4 7#c7 ,aggregate findings on risks1 recurring deficiencies1 and trends affecting mission assurance4 7#d7 ,a progress report on the planned updates to the ,inspection ,analysis ,tool of the ,department of ,defense ,information ,network to include root cause analysis and records of actions taken or planned to address material risks identified through the program1 including timelines1 responsible organizations1 and any resource constraints4 7#e7 ,an initial plan1 and subsequent progress reports1 for incorporating operational technology environments into assessments carried out under the program to ensure a comprehensive operational readiness evaluation of mission-critical systems1 weapon platforms1 industrial control systems1 and supporting infrastructure4 7#f7 ,an assessment of how assessments under the program will incorporate and operationalize the pilot ,critical ,infrastructure ,discovery and ,evaluation 7,,cide7 activities conducted by the ,department of ,defense ,cyber ,defense ,command on operational technology networks1 including alignment of scope1 methodology1 data collection1 reporting1 and resourcing to ensure unity of effort and avoid duplication4 7#g7 ,a description of any policy1 authority1 or resourcing gaps that inhibit full execution of the program as an operational readiness assessment4 #afjf4 ,independent study on ,united ,states ,cyber ,command organization and resourcing 7a7 ,agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center or other independent entity to perform the services covered by this section4 7#b7 ,timing ,the ,secretary shall seek to enter into the agreement described in paragraph 7#a7 not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg4 7b7 ,independent study 7#a7 ,in general ,under an agreement between the ,secretary and a center or entity under subsection 7a71 the center or entity shall conduct a study on the organizational constructs and resourcing of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7#b7 ,scope ,the study conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be limited to the headquarters element of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and the personnel1 positions1 and resources directly assigned to the ,command4 ,the study shall not address the organization or resourcing of cyber operations forces assigned to or retained by the military departments or other combatant commands4 7#c7 ,elements ,in conducting the study under paragraph 7#a71 the center or entity shall conduct an assessment of-- 7,a7 the applicability of the doctrinal organizational construct of a unified combatant command to the unique operational and technological requirements of the cyber domain1 including-- 7i7 the ability of the current organizational construct to support the operational responsibilities of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command as a combatant command under section #afd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 the ability of the current organizational construct to support the responsibilities of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command under section #afg;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 including the functions of a service-like combatant command with respect to cyber operations forces2 and 7iii7 the ability of the current organizational construct to support the acquisition responsibilities of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 including the program executive office for the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture established pursuant to 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;b note72 7,b7 the organizational structure and resourcing of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command as a comparative model for a service-like combatant command operating across military departments2 and 7,c7 the personnel1 workforce development1 recruitment and retention1 facilities1 and infrastructure required to meet the operational and statutory demands of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study required under subsection 7b71 the center or entity shall consult with-- 7#a7 military and civilian personnel assigned to the headquarters element of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 7#b7 commanders and senior leaders of the military departments responsible for generating cyber forces2 7#c7 the ,joint ,staff1 including relevant directorates with responsibility for cyber operations planning and resourcing2 and 7#d7 such other officials and stakeholders as the entity considers appropriate4 7d7 ,alternative organizational models ,under the agreement described in subsection 7b77#a7 between the ,secretary and a center or entity1 the center or entity shall1 based on the study conducted under such subsection1 develop not fewer than two alternative models for the organization and resourcing of the headquarters of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 with analysis of the costs1 benefits1 and implementation considerations of each model4 7e7 ,presentation to the ,secretary and notice to ,congress ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbg1 the independent entity shall present the models developed under subsection 7d7 to the ,secretary of ,defense4 ,not later than #cj days after receiving such presentation1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 select a preferred organizational model2 and 7#b7 notify the congressional defense committees of the preferred model selected and the alternatives considered4 7f7 ,implementation ,plan ,not later than ,april #cj1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an implementation plan for the preferred model selected under subsection 7e77#a71 including-- 7#a7 a detailed description of organizational changes required2 7#b7 associated resourcing requirements1 including any legislative changes necessary to carry out the plan2 and 7#c7 a proposed schedule for implementation4 #afjg4 ,modification to quarterly reporting for cyber operations ,section #dhd of title #aj1 ,united ,states1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy and inserting ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 including how each such operations contributes to objectives for campaign plans1 competition1 or shaping for conflict in support of such command before the period at the end2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,a description of the campaign plans for each geographic and functional command1 including specific objectives1 targets1 and goals for the campaign and supporting operations and anticipated resources to meet campaign objectives4 4 #afjh4 ,repeal of authority to use operations and maintenance funds for cyber-peculiar development ,section #afdj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is repealed4 #afji4 ,strategy for integration of ,national ,guard physical range capabilities into cyber testing activities 7a7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,director of the ,test ,resource ,management ,center and in coordination with the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to the ,secretary of ,defense1 the executive agent for cyber test ranges1 the executive agent for cyber training ranges1 and the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy for integrating ,national ,guard physical ranges with cyber-peculiar or cyber-peculiar test and evaluation capabilities into ,department of ,defense cyber test and evaluation activities1 including within the ,national ,cyber ,range ,complex4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of ,national ,guard physical ranges with unique infrastructure relevant to testing cyber capabilities against physical systems2 7,b7 an identification of existing interoperability between such ranges and cyber test and training platforms and any gaps therein2 7,c7 an inventory of skills and subject-matter expertise within ,national ,guard units supporting such ranges relevant to cyber1 operational technology1 and test and evaluation2 7,d7 an assessment of current utilization of such ranges by the ,department of ,defense and the military departments for cyber test and evaluation1 including frequency1 scope1 and activity types2 7,e7 a projection of demand for such ranges during the five-year period beginning on the date of the submission of the strategy under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,f7 a programming and budgeting approach for utilization of such ranges1 including estimated costs disaggregated by fiscal year for the five-year period covered by the strategy based on the demand projections in subparagraph 7,e74 7b7 ,evaluation of funding models 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbh1 and concurrent with submittal of the strategy under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,director of the ,test ,resource ,management ,center and in coordination with the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 submit to the congressional defense committees an evaluation of the adequacy of funding models under ,volume #aa;,a of the ,department of ,defense ,financial ,management ,regulation 7,do,d #gjjj4ad-,r7 for resourcing ,national ,guard physical ranges with cyber-peculiar capabilities or cyber-peculiar test and evaluation requirements4 7#b7 ,elements ,the evaluation required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an analysis of the suitability for testing cyber effects on physical systems of the current funding models for such ranges4 7,b7 ,an identification of barriers within each such model impeding consistent access to and resourcing of such ranges1 including impact of fall outside the ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base designation4 7,c7 ,a determination of whether any funding model in effect is sufficient1 as currently structured1 to ensure sustained resourcing of such ranges4 7,d7 ,recommendations for modifications to the ,financial ,management ,regulation or alternative funding mechanisms not currently available thereunder1 including any legislative changes required4 #afaj4 ,updated cyber readiness reporting methodology 7a7 ,update required ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbh1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy and the ,principal ,cyber ,advisors of the military departments1 develop and implement an updated methodology for reporting cyber force readiness4 7b7 ,elements ,in developing the updated methodology required by subsection 7a71 the ,commander shall include considerations of the following3 7#a7 ,measurement of mastery level for cyber forces1 as defined under the ,department of ,defense ,revised ,cyber ,force ,generation ,model4 7#b7 ,extension of readiness reporting to all levels of the cyber operations forces1 including cybersecurity service providers1 service-specific cyber elements1 and reserve component forces4 7#c7 ,standardization of unit organizational elements that input readiness data into the ,joint ,cyber ,command and ,control ,readiness system4 7#d7 ,interoperability with the ,defense ,readiness ,reporting ,system1 or any successor system4 7#e7 ,ensure readiness reporting metrics account for-- 7,a7 shortfalls in available forces1 as well as in on-hand forces that are not fully trained2 and 7,b7 forces at various stages in the training pipeline4 7#f7 ,identification of bottlenecks in the readiness system1 including training backlogs1 trainer shortages1 and shortages in personnel available to certify teams4 7#g7 ,assessment and evaluation of the capabilities of the cyber warfighting architecture1 including the systems1 tools1 and infrastructure required to conduct cyber operations1 using defined evaluation metrics for each component1 including-- 7,a7 operational availability and mission suitability of systems2 7,b7 capacity to support assigned cyber missions and force requirements2 and 7,c7 integration and interoperability of systems across the cyber warfighting architecture4 7#h7 ,periodic spot-check auditing by the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense to ensure the accuracy of cyber readiness reporting4 7c7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,january #bi1 #bjbg1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the development and implementation of the updated methodology pursuant to subsection 7a71 including timelines for full implementation and any legal or policy constraints impacting such timelines4 #afaa4 ,expansion of entities included in coordination between ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and private sector ,section #aejh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking information technology and cybersecurity2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,march #a1 #bjbf and inserting ,march #a1 #bjca2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,f72 and 7ii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 ,a description of the sectors and types of entities prioritized by the ,commander in carrying out subsection 7a7 and the reasons for that priority4 4 ,b ,matters relating to ,department of ,defense cybersecurity and information technology #afba4 ,improving reserve component network account continuity 7a7 ,policy update ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall1 in coordination with the ,chief ,information ,officers of the military departments1 update ,department of ,defense-wide policy and guidance to establish the following minimum standards for personnel accounts of members of the reserve components on unclassified and classified networks3 7#a7 ,accounts shall be disabled after no less than #ahj days of inactivity4 7#b7 ,accounts shall be deleted after no less than #bgj days of inactivity4 7b7 ,technical implementation ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbg1 the commanders responsible for information network operations of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 and ,space ,force shall implement all technical configurations and group policy objects required to enforce the standards established under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,audit ,commencing not later than ,july #a1 #bjbg1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall conduct a #cfe-;day audit of the implementation of subsections 7a7 and 7b71 which shall assess-- 7#a7 the extent to which applicable policies and technical configurations have been updated and implemented as required2 7#b7 the rate at which personnel of reserve components were required to reactivate or rebuild accounts on unclassified and classified networks following implementation2 and 7#c7 whether the policy and technical changes required under this section have demonstrably reduced account reactivation and rebuild burdens for personnel of the reserve components4 7d7 ,transmittal of findings ,not later than ,september #a1 #bjbh1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall transmit to the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and the ,chief ,information ,officers of the military departments the findings of the ,inspector ,general with respect to the audit conducted under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,briefing ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbh1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings of the ,inspector ,general with respect to the audit conducted under subsection 7c74 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term classified network means any ,department of ,defense network authorized to process or transmit information classified at the ,secret level4 7#b7 ,the term reserve component has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #afbb4 ,reducing administrative burden in the ,department of ,defense risk management framework implementation 7a7 ,guidance for standardized risk management framework process 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbg1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall issue or update ,department of ,defense-wide policy guidance relating to standardized risk management framework procedures applicable to all programs and systems of the ,department4 7#b7 ,contents ,the policy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a unified1 standardized set of procedures with clearly defined steps by which all programs and systems of the ,department shall progress through the risk management framework process4 7,b7 ,a mandatory1 enumerated list of documentation required from vendors and system owners at each step of the risk management framework process as defined in subparagraph 7,a71 which-- 7i7 shall be submitted in machine-readable formats2 and 7ii7 may be submitted in a format other than machine-readable only if the vendor provides written justification that machine-readable delivery is not technically feasible1 and such justification is approved in writing by the authorizing official prior to the initiation of any risk management framework activity4 7#c7 ,military department implementing guidance 7,a7 ,issuance ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbg1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of each military department shall publish implementing guidance subordinate to and consistent with the guidance issued under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,limitations ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of a military department may not impose requirements beyond those in the guidance issued under paragraph 7#a7 without written approval of the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,unified digital platform ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbh1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall modernize or replace the current enterprise application for hosting approvals and documentation for programs and systems of the ,department1 and ensure that this ,department-wide platform used to support the risk management framework process-- 7#a7 is capable of ingesting1 assessing1 and retrieving machine-readable security data submitted in accordance with subsection 7a72 7#b7 supports real-time progress tracking for all programs and systems engaged in or that have completed the risk management framework process as established in updated or new guidance required under subsection 7a72 7#c7 serves as the authoritative repository for all risk management framework documentation required under subsection 7a72 and 7#d7 is accessible to authorizing officials1 program offices1 and mission owners across the ,department and the military departments1 including to support reciprocity determinations under section #aebb 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 #bbbc note74 7c7 ,control inheritance as the default approach 7#a7 ,policy ,it shall be the policy of the ,department that use of available inherited controls shall be required as the default for all programs and systems of the ,department1 with exceptions to such policy to be approved by the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,update to directives 7,a7 ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbg1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall update all applicable ,department of ,defense directives1 instructions1 guidance1 and associated handbooks to establish the inheritance of applicable security controls from authoritative providers as the default approach for all programs and systems of the ,department4 7,b7 ,the directives1 instructions1 guidance1 and handbooks updated under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 establish the inheritance of applicable security controls from authoritative providers as the default approach for all programs and systems of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 require that an authorizing official who declines to use available inherited controls document in writing the specific technical or mission justification for that decision prior to initiating an independent assessment of those controls4 7d7 ,annual briefing to ,congress ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter through ,april #a1 #bjcb1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the following3 7#a7 ,the status of administration of subsections 7a7 through 7c74 7#b7 ,measurable changes in average risk management framework cycle times before and after implementation of the directive required under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,such recommendations as the ,chief ,information ,officer may have for legislative or administrative action to further reduce administrative burden without reducing security outcomes4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term authorizing official has the meaning given that term in ,department of ,defense ,instruction #heaj4ja 7relating to ,risk ,management ,framework for ,do,d ,systems71 or successor instruction4 7#b7 ,the term machine-readable has the meaning given that term in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term risk management framework means the cybersecurity risk management framework established by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology and implemented by the ,department of ,defense pursuant to ,department of ,defense ,instruction #heaj4ja 7relating to ,risk ,management ,framework for ,do,d ,systems7 for the assessment and authorization of information systems4 #afbc4 ,science1 ,technology1 and ,innovation ,board study on software-as-a-service in classified networks 7a7 ,study required ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct the ,science1 ,technology1 and ,innovation ,board to conduct a study on enabling commercial software-as-a-service offerings on classified networks of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the strategic and operational benefits of commercial software-as-a-service offerings on classified networks1 including the extent to which such offerings could advance the innovation objectives of the ,department4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the existing framework by which commercial vendors seek1 are authorized1 and subsequently given appropriate network and account access to build1 certify1 procure1 and sustain software-as-a-service capabilities on classified networks1 including the following3 7,a7 ,technical requirements1 including physical facility requirements1 compute and networking infrastructure1 and mechanisms for vendor access to customer data across classified network enclaves4 7,b7 ,security requirements applicable to offerings serving multiple military departments or components as well as ,defense ,intelligence ,enterprise organizations simultaneously1 including authority to operate processes and the feasibility of a reciprocal or common authorization framework4 7,c7 ,contractual and regulatory requirements1 including whether the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement and the ,department of ,defense ,financial ,management ,regulation adequately support such procurements4 7,d7 ,barriers to entry for small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors1 and constructs that would enable such entities to effectively compete their offerings4 7#c7 ,recommendations for resolving the barriers identified under paragraph 7#b77;,d71 including the organizational roles and responsibilities1 resources1 authorities1 and legislative or administrative action required to establish and sustain the growth of commercial software-as-a-service offerings4 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,science1 ,technology1 and ,innovation ,board shall-- 7#a7 consult with appropriate officials of the ,department of ,defense and the ,defense ,intelligence ,enterprise2 and 7#b7 to the extent practicable1 seek input from representatives of the commercial software industry1 including small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors4 7d7 ,interim briefing ,not later than ,august #a1 #bjbg1 the ,science1 ,technology1 and ,innovation ,board shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the study required under subsection 7a71 including any preliminary findings or recommendations4 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,submission ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbh1 the ,science1 ,technology1 and ,innovation ,board shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the findings and recommendations of the ,science1 ,technology1 and ,innovation ,board with respect to the study required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7f7 ,briefing on report ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbh1 the ,chair of the ,science1 ,technology1 and ,innovation ,board shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings and recommendations contained in the report submitted under subsection 7e74 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term classified networks means a national security system1 as defined in section #ceeb7;b7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 that is authorized to process1 store1 or transmit classified national security information4 7#b7 ,the term nontraditional defense contractor has the meaning given that term in section #cjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term software-as-a-service means a cloud computing service model in which the capability provided to the consumer is to use the provider's applications running on a cloud infrastructure1 accessible from various client devices through a thin client interface such as a web browser or a program interface1 in which the consumer does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure1 including network1 servers1 operating systems1 storage1 or individual application capabilities4 #afbd4 ,streamlining ,department of ,defense governance process for cross-domain solution approvals 7a7 ,streamlining required ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,chief ,information ,officers of the military departments1 reduce approval timelines and expand secured capabilities for cross-domain solutions through the elimination of unnecessary procedural steps and governance body involvement that does not contribute a priority security benefit4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than ,december #ae1 #bjbg1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,chief ,information ,officers of the military departments1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of current approval timelines1 organizational constructs1 resource requirements1 and operational limitations imposed by current cross-domain solution governance processes1 including the frequency1 structure1 and consensus-based decision requirements of each governance body in the approval chain and whether full governance body review is required for every modification regardless of risk level4 7#b7 ,a comparison of ,department of ,defense cross-domain solution approval timelines1 approved file types1 file sizes1 and bulk and streaming data capabilities with those of other ,federal departments and agencies4 7#c7 ,an assessment of barriers to full utilization of reciprocity authorities under ,department of ,defense ,instruction #hedj4ja 7relating to ,cross ,domain ,policy71 or successor instruction1 and recommendations to remove such barriers4 7#d7 ,a plan to carry out subsection 7a7 that-- 7,a7 reduces approval timelines to be commensurate with the risk level of the requested modification and achieves parity with comparable ,federal department and agency processes2 7,b7 identifies and eliminates governance body involvement that does not contribute a distinct security benefit1 including evaluation of whether full board review is warranted for every modification request regardless of risk level2 7,c7 fully employs available reciprocity authorities to achieve parity of approved capabilities across all enterprise cross-domain solutions2 7,d7 establishes a risk-tiered review framework that distinguishes high-risk changes requiring full governance body review from lower-risk modifications eligible for expedited technical review2 7,e7 evaluates a model where the approval of a cross-domain solutions includes a set of pre-authorized parameters1 such that any modifications to that cross-domain solution that are within those parameters do not require full re-approval2 and 7,f7 assesses the feasibility of a common tracking and workflow tool to enable asynchronous and continuous review of modification requests in lieu of periodic consensus-based governance meetings1 including proposed metrics to measure implementation effectiveness4 7c7 ,implementation briefing ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbh1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the implementation of subsection 7a7 and an assessment of performance with respect to each of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 of subsection 7b77#d74 7d7 ,definition of cross-domain solution ,in this section1 the term cross-domain solution has the meaning given such term in ,department of ,defense ,instruction #hedj4ja 7relating to ,cross ,domain ,policy71 or successor instruction4 #afbe4 ,data center infrastructure strategy and roadmap for military installations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment1 develop and submit to the congressional defense committees a data center infrastructure strategy and associated roadmap for the build-out of private data centers on military installations4 7b7 ,consultation ,in developing the strategy and roadmap required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall act in consultation with the following3 7#a7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#b7 ,the ,secretaries of the military departments and the respective chiefs of the ,armed ,forces and relevant headquarters elements4 7#c7 ,the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 7#d7 ,the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation4 7#e7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 7#f7 ,such other officials and organizations as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,capacity and requirements analysis ,the strategy and roadmap required by subsection 7a7 shall include an analysis of the following3 7#a7 ,the current data center capacity of the ,department of ,defense across all classification fabrics and network types1 including partner networks and available cloud capacity4 7#b7 ,existing and projected future requirements across such classification fabrics and network types4 7#c7 ,the gap1 if any1 between current capacity and existing requirements1 and an estimated investment required to close that gap and meet projected future demand4 7#d7 ,an assessment of data center configurations and form factors required to meet current and future requirements1 including permanent fixed facilities1 tactical and mobile capabilities1 and emerging concepts and capabilities1 including orbital data centers4 7#e7 ,a framework1 developed in coordination with the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation1 for evaluating future demand signals and requirements on an ongoing basis4 7d7 ,installation infrastructure study ,as part of the development of the strategy required under subsection 7a71 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall conduct a study that includes the following3 7#a7 ,development of a framework for evaluating future investments required to support proposed private data center build-out on military installations1 including potential contracts or agreements with external vendors for the construction or operation of data centers on military installations that may not be servicing ,department of ,defense information processing needs4 7#b7 ,an assessment of installation-level requirements associated with such contracts or agreements1 including the following3 7,a7 ,physical security requirements4 7,b7 ,personnel vetting standards4 7,c7 ,power capacity requirements4 7,d7 ,any impacts to utility rates to installations and the surrounding areas4 7,e7 ,supporting infrastructure requirements4 7,f7 ,contractual arrangements to utilize excess data storage or power generation capacity in the event of an emergency1 including requirements or liabilities open to the installation in the event such arrangements are utilized4 7,g7 ,contingency plans to address any extreme power fluctuations for the prevention of power outages4 7,h7 ,any market research that has identified data center companies' record of ransomware attacks1 or cyberattacks1 and any violations of air quality regulations4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the current and future data center plans of each military department for private data centers located on military installations4 7#d7 ,an analysis by the ,department of ,defense ,clearinghouse to understand the operational impacts of current and future private data center plans based on the analysis in paragraph 7#c74 7e7 ,contents of strategy and roadmap ,the strategy and roadmap submitted under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 identify specific military installations designated or planned for private data center capacity1 the basis for those designations1 and the demand or capacity gap each installation is intended to address2 7#b7 outline the authorities1 frameworks1 and terms governing contracts or agreements with external vendors for private data center construction or operation on military installations1 including requirements relating to base infrastructure1 power1 and physical security2 7#c7 identify the investments required to execute the roadmap1 disaggregated by installation and by fiscal year2 7#d7 describe how the ,department will meet projected future demand based on the framework developed under subsection 7c77#e72 and 7#e7 include a governance structure as a standalone annex for negotiating for land use rights and related agreements with external vendors1 which shall-- 7,a7 designate a lead negotiator for each military department2 7,b7 require each such lead negotiator to operate within the guidance established by the official designated under subsection 7f72 and 7,c7 establish consistent negotiation guidance to ensure standardized terms across agreements and to protect the interests of the ,department4 7f7 ,designation of lead official 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall designate a senior official within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense to serve as the lead official responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities of the ,department relating to private data center build-out on military installations1 including the development of the strategy and roadmap required under subsection 7a7 and all associated negotiations with external vendors4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,the official designated under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 have principal responsibility and accountability for the administration of implementation of the strategy and roadmap required under subsection 7e72 7,b7 establish the terms1 frameworks1 and negotiating guidance within which the military departments shall operate2 and 7,c7 ensure consistency and coordination across the military departments in the implementation of the strategy and roadmap4 7#c7 ,direction to military departments ,the ,secretary shall direct the ,secretaries of the military departments to conduct all activities under this section in coordination with and through the official designated under paragraph 7#a74 7g7 ,form ,the strategy and roadmap required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7h7 ,definition of military installation ,in this section1 the term military installations has the meaning given that term in section #bhja7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #afbf4 ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification assessment grants for small businesses and new entrants 7a7 ,program establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and in coordination with the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,office of ,small ,business ,programs1 establish a program to award grants to small businesses and new entrants to the defense industrial base to offset the costs of ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification assessments conducted by ,certified ,third-,party ,assessment ,organizations4 7#b7 ,designation ,the program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification ,assessment ,grant ,program 7in this section the ,program74 7b7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,under the ,program1 the ,secretary shall award one-time grants to eligible entities described in paragraph 7#b7 to offset costs they incur for ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification assessments conducted by ,certified ,third-,party ,assessment ,organizations4 7#b7 ,eligible entities described ,an eligible entity described in this paragraph is a small business concern or a nontraditional defense contractor that-- 7,a7 holds or is actively seeking a ,department of ,defense contract or subcontract requiring ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification at ,level #b from a ,certified ,third-,party ,assessment ,organization2 and 7,b7 has not previously received a ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification at the applicable level from a ,certified ,third-,party ,assessment ,organization4 7#c7 ,grant amounts 7,a7 ,maximum amount per grant ,the maximum amount of a grant awarded under the ,program to an eligible entity described in paragraph 7#b7 is #ajj1jjj4 7,b7 ,maximum amount for all grants ,the total amount of all grants awarded under the ,program shall not exceed #ej1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,selection of grant recipients ,in awarding grants to eligible entities described in subsection 7b77#b7 under the ,program1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that have not previously held a ,department of ,defense prime contract or subcontract4 7d7 ,use of funds ,a recipient of a grant awarded under the ,program shall use the amount of the grant only to offset direct costs associated with ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification at ,level #b from a ,certified ,third-,party ,assessment ,organization4 7e7 ,program requirements ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 establish an application process that minimizes administrative burden on eligible entities described in subsection 7b77#b72 7#b7 ensure that recipients of grants awarded under the ,program demonstrate a good-faith effort toward achieving ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification within one year of receiving an award2 7#c7 coordinate with the ,office of ,small ,business ,programs of the ,department of ,defense to leverage existing small business support infrastructure1 including ,,apex ,accelerators and the ,mentor-,protege ,program of the ,department1 to provide technical assistance to grant recipients2 and 7#d7 ensure that the ,program does not duplicate or conflict with any other ,department of ,defense cybersecurity support initiative4 7f7 ,annual reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbh1 and annually thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjca1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report on the activities carried out under the ,program4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for the period covered by the report1 the following3 7,a7 ,the number of grants awarded under the ,program1 disaggregated by industrial base sectors of the recipients of the grants4 7,b7 ,the total amount of funds expended under the ,program4 7,c7 ,the number of recipients of grants awarded under the ,program that successfully achieved ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification at the applicable level following receipt of a grant4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the extent to which the ,program has reduced barriers to entry for small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors in the defense industrial base4 7g7 ,derivation of funds ,subject to the availability of funds appropriated for operation and maintenance1 ,department-wide1 the ,secretary shall carry out the ,program in a fiscal year using amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for such fiscal year for operation and maintenance1 ,department-wide4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,certified ,third-,party ,assessment ,organization has the meaning given such term in part #agj of title #cb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,the term nontraditional defense contractor has the meaning given such term in section #cjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term small business concern has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 #afbg4 ,harmonization of ,department of ,defense security boundaries to enable reciprocity 7a7 ,standardization of security boundaries 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall standardize security boundaries across the ,department of ,defense to maximize the potential for security control inheritance and reduce duplicative security assessments through the application of reciprocity4 7#b7 ,updated ,department guidance ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbg1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall update all applicable ,department of ,defense policy and guidance governing security boundaries-- 7,a7 to establish consistent and uniform standards for security boundary determinations across the ,department and the military departments2 and 7,b7 to define the conditions under which systems sharing common boundaries or infrastructure are eligible for security control inheritance4 7#c7 ,updated military department guidance ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbg1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of each military department shall publish implementing guidance subordinate to and consistent with the guidance updated under subsection 7a77#b74 7#d7 ,program compliance ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjcj1 each ,secretary of a military department shall bring all programs and systems within their respective portfolios into compliance with the guidance updated under subsection 7a77#b71 using authority to operate renewal events as the primary mechanism for transitioning systems to updated security boundary constructs4 7b7 ,notification of guidance updates ,not later than #cj days after the publication of guidance under subsection 7a71 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and the ,chief ,information ,officer of the military department1 as applicable1 shall notify the congressional defense committees of the following3 7#a7 ,the specific changes made to applicable policy and guidance4 7#b7 ,the directives1 instructions1 guidance documents1 and handbooks that were updated or issued4 7c7 ,annual briefing to ,congress ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbg1 and not less frequently than once each year thereafter until ,april #a1 #bjca1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and the ,chief ,information ,officer of each military department shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the following3 7#a7 ,the status of implementation of subsections 7a7 and 7b7 by the ,department of ,defense and each military department4 7#b7 ,the extent to which updated security boundary constructs have expanded opportunities for security control inheritance4 7#c7 ,such recommendations as the ,chief ,information ,officers may have for legislative or administrative action to further enable security control inheritance or reduce duplicative security assessments4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term authorizing official has the meaning given that term in ,department of ,defense ,instruction #heaj4ja 7relating to ,risk ,management ,framework for ,do,d ,systems71 or successor instruction4 7#b7 ,the term security control inheritance has the meaning given that term in such instruction1 or successor4 #afbh4 ,expansion of cyber scholarship program to include operational technology 7a7 ,expansion of covered skills ,section #bbjj7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking computer and network and inserting computer1 network1 and operational technology4 7b7 ,inclusion of operational technology in definitions ,section #bbjj;e7#a77;,d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 including operational technology1 after ,any other information technology4 #afbi4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,alpha-#a ,development ,activities 7a7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbg by section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation and available for ,alpha-#a ,development ,activities 7,,pe #jfjdacc;,d#h,z7 as specified in the funding table in section #dbja1 not more than #he percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense 7,,cdao7 provides to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives the briefing described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,briefing required ,the briefing described in this subsection is a briefing that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the comprehensive application integration strategy for the ,war ,data ,platform 7formerly known as ,advancing ,analytics or ,,advana7 that covers the following3 7,a7 ,establishment of objective criteria for evaluating and prioritizing applications to be onboarded based on-- 7i7 operational mission impact2 7ii7 data sensitivity classification requirements2 7iii7 technical compatibility with existing architecture2 and 7iv7 overall value to the data ecosystem of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,a definition of standardized reimbursable funding mechanisms or other cost-sharing models1 including potential service-level agreements or other appropriate cost-sharing models1 between the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer and requesting the ,department of ,defense components4 7,c7 ,assessment of performance metrics to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the onboarding and offboarding process4 7,d7 ,alignment with data governance policies and enterprise digital transformation initiatives of the ,department that were in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,a plan for competing out aspects of the program1 both for enterprise support of the overall functionality1 as well as for specific applications or capabilities to be hosted within the ,war ,data ,platform4 #afcj4 ,limitation on the use of funds for information systems development 7a7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbg by section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation and available for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 ,information ,technology ,development ,initiative 7,,pe #jfjejbg;,d#h,z7 as specified in the funding table in section #dbja1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,defense ,finance and ,accounting ,service and the program managers for the ,armed ,forces pay and personnel systems1 provides to the congressional defense committees the briefing required in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,briefing required ,the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the plan by the ,defense ,finance ,accounting ,service to update and modernize the pay systems for the ,department and the ,armed ,forces1 including projected funding levels across the future years defense plan1 milestones for deliveries of capabilities1 and measures of performance to assess the delivery of capabilities4 7#b7 ,a description of how the plan described in paragraph 7#a7 differs from the cancelled ,defense ,integrated ,human ,resource ,management ,system and steps to ensure that an enterprise solution will not repeat the mistakes of past programs4 7#c7 ,a description of how the plan described in paragraph 7#a7 will leverage prior investments made in cancelled ,armed ,forces integrated pay and personnel systems1 including-- 7,a7 identification of software components1 data architectures1 interface designs1 or other technical artifacts from cancelled programs that will be incorporated or adapted for use in the modernization effort2 and 7,b7 documentation of lessons learned from cancelled programs1 including findings from program post-mortems1 independent reviews1 and audits1 and how those findings have informed the requirements1 acquisition strategy1 and program management approach for the plan described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,a description of how the modernization efforts described in paragraph 7#a7 will integrate with each ,armed ,forces pay and personnel systems1 the ,defense ,enrollment ,eligibility ,system1 ,defense ,manpower ,data ,center systems1 and other authoritative ,department data systems that support member identification1 duty status1 benefits eligibility1 retirement1 separation1 and financial management1 including-- 7,a7 the systems of record that are intended to remain service-specific2 and 7,b7 the data elements that will be exchanged between such systems and the enterprise pay modernization effort4 7#e7 ,a comparison of the current projected timelines under the plan in paragraph 7#a7 with the previous ,armed ,forces programs scheduled for their integrated pay and personnel systems4 7#f7 ,resources programmed for or needed across the future years defense program for service integrated pay and personnel systems to modernize to the plan described in paragraph 7#a74 7#g7 ,identification of resources needed to sustain or modernize legacy systems now that ,armed ,forces integrated pay and personnel systems have been cancelled4 7#h7 ,articulation of the desired end state for pay and personnel systems across the ,department of ,defense and the military departments4 #afca4 ,post-quantum cryptography adoption 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure the cryptographic solutions of the ,department of ,defense use asymmetric post-quantum cryptography algorithms approved by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology-- 7#a7 for key establishment by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 and 7#b7 for digital signatures by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjca4 7b7 ,phase out and replacement ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall phase out and replace-- 7#a7 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 symmetric key establishment protocols1 symmetric key agreement protocols1 and symmetric key distribution protocols by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 and 7#b7 any solution certified as a classified commercial solution by the ,national ,security ,agency by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjca4 7c7 ,exception ,subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall not apply to a key that is generated and distributed by the ,national ,security ,agency for use in a cryptographic device for the protection of classified and sensitive national security information or with respect to symmetric key distribution protocols in use prior to ,january #a1 #bjaj4 #afcb4 ,improvements to high-performance computing roadmap ,section #aecb7;c7 of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note71 as amended by section #aeca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c7-- 7,a7 in the matter before clause 7i7-- 7i7 by inserting supporting operations of the ,department1 including data centers before to be built2 7ii7 by striking triennial and inserting annual2 and 7iii7 by striking additional resource usage resulting from building or expanding and inserting annual resource usage of2 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by inserting the local community or after adverse effects on2 and 7,c7 in clause 7iv71 by striking in which the military installation resides and in which the data center is being built and inserting in which the data center is located or is being built2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,triennial and inserting ,annual2 and 7,b7 by striking third4 #afcc4 ,pilot program on ,department of ,defense partnerships with institutions of higher education recognized in the ,national ,centers of ,academic ,excellence in ,cybersecurity program for ,cyber ,research 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program under the ,defense ,cyber ,workforce ,framework to assess the feasibility of partnering advanced cyberspace operations and information aggressor units of the ,department of ,defense with institutions of higher education recognized in the ,national ,centers of ,academic ,excellence in ,cybersecurity program for ,cyber ,research 7,,cae-,r71 ,cyber ,defense 7,,cae-,,cd71 or ,cyber ,operations 7,,cae-,,co7 by the ,national ,security ,agency-- 7#a7 to improve the cyber workforce pipeline of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 to enhance military cyber training through academic collaboration1 research1 cyber range exercises1 and create direct pathways for students into ,federal cybersecurity careers2 7#c7 to leverage existing scholarship and fellowship opportunities1 such as the ,cyber ,service ,academy1 the ,science1 ,mathematics and ,research for ,transformation1 and other cyber scholarship for service programs2 and 7#d7 to improve coordination1 guidance1 and counseling for participating students seeking to pursue careers in cybersecurity or cyber operations in the ,department of ,defense or elsewhere in the ,federal ,government4 7b7 ,duration ,the pilot program established under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjca4 7c7 ,elements ,the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,establishment of a research cell supporting aggressor operations through open-source intelligence1 emerging threat analysis1 and development of adversary emulation playbooks4 7#b7 ,assessment framework for determining the impact of the program1 including a cost-benefit analysis for partnering students with operational units1 that-- 7,a7 determines the time to clear students for participation in the program2 and 7,b7 determines the time and cost necessary to get students access to networks required to provide operational support to military cyber operators4 7#c7 ,assessment of the curricula for participating students to determine if such coursework is relevant and impactful in preparing such students to directly support operational military cyber operators4 7#d7 ,tracking students participating in the program to determine how the pilot impacts potential future employment with the ,department of ,defense or the ,federal ,government4 #afcd4 ,insider threat reporting and voluntary guidance for large artificial intelligence contractors 7a7 ,covered artificial intelligence contractor defined ,in this section1 the term covered artificial intelligence contractor means a contractor that-- 7#a7 has entered1 or seeks to enter into1 one or more contracts1 with a total value of not less than #ajj1jjj1jjj1 with the ,department of ,defense for an artificial intelligence system or services that use an artificial intelligence system2 and 7#b7 7,a7 has incurred1 during the #c-year period preceding the date on which any such contract was entered into1 not less than #a1jjj1jjj1jjj in artificial intelligence-related research and development expenditures1 measured on a rolling basis and aggregated with any other person that controls1 is controlled by1 or is under common control with such contractor2 or 7,b7 uses or proposes to use1 in the performance of such contract or contracts1 an artificial intelligence model developed or controlled by a person that meets the expenditure criteria described in subparagraph 7,a74 7b7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue regulations establishing reporting requirements for covered artificial intelligence contractors to support the protection of ,department of ,defense systems1 missions1 personnel1 operations1 and supply chains from counterintelligence1 security1 and other national security risks arising from the security practices of such contractors4 7#b7 ,required matters 7,a7 ,in general ,the regulations issued pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall require1 at a minimum1 that a covered artificial intelligence contractor reports to the ,secretary-- 7i7 all policies1 practices1 and security measures relating to-- 7,i7 personnel vetting2 7,,ii7 insider threat mitigation2 7,,iii7 access controls1 including the circumstances under which contractors1 subcontractors1 cloud providers1 and other third parties are granted access to any artificial intelligence model1 model weights1 training infrastructure1 or other sensitive assets1 and the material security controls governing such access2 7,,iv7 supply chain security2 and 7,v7 the prevention of theft1 tampering1 sabotage1 or any other unauthorized transfer or modification of any artificial intelligence model or model weights2 and 7ii7 any known or suspected material incident affecting the security1 integrity1 or availability of any artificial intelligence model or model weights developed or used1 including any incident in which a person compromises or exploits any artificial intelligence model or model weights in a manner that could materially affect the performance of a ,department contract1 national security1 or the operations1 security1 or mission effectiveness of the ,department1 including through-- 7,i7 espionage2 7,,ii7 unauthorized access2 7,,iii7 theft2 7,,iv7 exfiltration2 7,v7 sabotage2 7,,vi7 manipulation2 7,,vii7 a compromise of the software1 hardware1 cloud1 data1 or other supply chain component used to develop1 train1 fine-tune1 evaluate1 secure1 or deploy any such model or model weights2 7,,viii7 the poisoning1 corruption1 manipulation1 or unauthorized alteration of training data1 fine-tuning data1 retrieval corpora1 model checkpoints1 system prompts1 safety filters1 monitoring systems1 evaluation pipelines1 or model-update mechanisms2 7,,ix7 the discovery of a material vulnerability1 exploit1 backdoor1 or failure of access controls that could permit unauthorized modification1 extraction1 degradation1 or misuse of any such model or model weights2 or 7,x7 any other effort2 7iii7 the defense-relevant and national security-relevant capabilities1 access pathways1 and material misuse risks1 as determined by the ,secretary1 of the most powerful artificial intelligence models developed1 controlled1 or used by such contractor in the performance of a contract with the ,department2 7iv7 any materially concerning model behavior1 including materially increased capability for a cyber offense1 evasion of safeguards1 deceptive behavior1 unauthorized autonomous action1 or other behavior that could materially affect national security1 the performance of a ,department contract1 or the operations1 security1 or mission effectiveness of the ,department2 7v7 any attempt to obtain unauthorized access to1 acquire1 influence1 or exfiltrate sensitive information1 systems1 or intellectual property relating to any artificial intelligence model developed1 controlled1 or used by the contractor2 and 7vi7 any other known or suspected acute national security risk relating to the compromise1 misuse1 loss1 exfiltration1 misalignment1 or exploitation of artificial intelligence models developed1 controlled1 or used by the contractor that could materially affect national security1 the performance of a ,department contract1 or the operations1 security1 or mission effectiveness of the ,department4 7,b7 ,scope ,the required matters described in subparagraph 7,a7 apply to a covered artificial intelligence contractor1 including with respect to any artificial intelligence model developed or controlled by another person and used1 or proposed for use1 by the covered artificial intelligence contractor in the performance of a contract with the ,department4 ,the ,secretary may require the covered artificial intelligence contractor to obtain from the person who developed or controls such model any information the ,secretary determines necessary to carry out this section4 7,c7 ,timing of reporting requirements 7i7 ,initial submission ,a covered artificial intelligence contractor shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense the required matters described in subparagraph 7,a7 as part of any offer1 proposal1 bid1 or other response to a solicitation for a contract4 7ii7 ,continuing duty to certify ,not less frequently than once every #ij days1 the covered artificial intelligence contractor shall certify to the ,secretary of ,defense that the information submitted under clause 7i7 remains accurate and complete in all material respects4 7#c7 ,notification of acute national security incidents 7,a7 ,in general ,the regulations issued pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall require that not later than #gb hours after becoming aware of any information1 incident1 or development that presents an acute national security risk to the ,united ,states1 the covered artificial intelligence contractor shall-- 7i7 notify the ,secretary of ,defense of the nature of national security risk1 including any risk relating to model weight security as described in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 any risk described in clauses 7iv71 7v71 and 7vi7 or subparagraph 7,a71 and any other category of risk the ,secretary may specify2 and 7ii7 include in such notification1 to the extent known at the time of the notification-- 7,i7 a description of the information1 incident1 or development2 7,,ii7 the date or approximate period of occurrence and discovery2 7,,iii7 the affected model or deployment environment2 7,,iv7 the actual or suspected means of compromise2 7,v7 whether any model weights1 training data1 system prompts1 source code1 evaluation data1 safety systems1 or software dependencies were accessed1 altered1 degraded1 poisoned1 exfiltrated1 or otherwise compromised2 7,,vi7 an assessment of the actual or potential impact on ,department of ,defense missions1 users1 systems1 operations1 or decision-making2 7,,vii7 any actions taken to contain1 mitigate1 remediate1 or investigate the information1 incident1 or development2 7,,viii7 whether the information1 incident1 or development has been reported to any other ,federal department or agency1 and 7,,ix7 such other information as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7,b7 ,notification by the ,secretary ,if the ,secretary of ,defense receives a notification under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall promptly transmit such notification to the contracting officer for the relevant contract1 the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,office1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,artificial ,intelligence ,security ,center of the ,national ,security ,agency1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 and the head of any other component of the ,department or ,federal department or agency the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7,c7 ,congressional notification ,if the ,secretary of ,defense receives a notification under subparagraph 7,a7 or discovery an incident that would be reportable under such clause1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 not later than #g days after the date on which the notification was received1 submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives notice of the information1 incident1 or development that includes-- 7,i7 a summary description1 7,,ii7 the date or approximate period of occurrence and discovery1 7,,iii7 the affected model or deployment environment1 7,,iv7 the actual or suspected means of compromise1 exfiltration1 manipulation1 degradation1 or misuse1 7,v7 an initial assessment of actual or potential impact on ,department missions1 users1 systems1 or operations1 and 7,,vi7 any action taken or planned to contain1 mitigate1 remediate1 or investigate the matter2 and 7ii7 provide the committees with additional briefings or updates on the information1 incident1 or development as material information becomes available2 and 7,d7 ,protection of information ,in the regulations issued under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include procedures for the submission of notifications under this paragraph1 including procedures to protect-- 7i7 classified information2 7ii7 proprietary information2 7iii7 trade secrets2 7iv7 security-sensitive information2 and 7v7 information regarding vulnerabilities that1 if disclosed publicly1 could reasonably be expected to harm national security4 7,e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph may be construed-- 7i7 to require public disclosure of information in a manner inconsistent with applicable protections for classified or otherwise protected information2 or 7ii7 to limit any other reporting obligation imposed by statute1 regulation1 or contract4 7#d7 ,clarity of requirements ,in the regulations issued pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide clear requirements with respect to the scope1 timing1 form1 and manner of the reporting1 including-- 7,a7 the appropriate protections the ,department will take to prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified information1 proprietary information1 and controlled unclassified information2 7,b7 any differentiated reporting requirements based on-- 7i7 the sensitivity of the contract2 7ii7 the capabilities of the relevant models2 7iii7 the degree of access of the contractor or third parties to artificial intelligence models or model weights2 and 7iv7 the significance of the risk to ,department missions or national security2 and 7,c7 procedures to ensure that1 if a covered artificial intelligence contractor uses1 or proposes to use1 in the performance of a contract with the ,department an artificial intelligence model developed or controlled by another person1 any information required under this section is obtained from that person4 7#e7 ,consultation ,in developing the regulations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may consult with-- 7,a7 covered artificial intelligence contractors2 7,b7 the head of any ,federal agency2 7,c7 industry participants2 and 7,d7 any official of the ,department that the ,secretary considers relevant1 including acquisition1 counterintelligence1 digital modernization1 and operational officials of the ,department4 7c7 ,study and voluntary guidance on insider threat risk reduction for covered artificial intelligence contractors 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue voluntary guidance for covered artificial intelligence contractors to reduce insider threat1 espionage1 and other personnel-related security risks to sensitive artificial intelligence assets of such contractors1 with a focus on threats from highly capable nation-state adversaries that possess significant resources and the capability to conduct sophisticated espionage or related operations4 7#b7 ,assessment and updated guidance ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 complete an assessment of the risks described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 updated the guidance issued under such paragraph based on the findings of that assessment4 7#c7 ,contents ,the guidance required under paragraph 7#a71 including any updated guidance issued under paragraph 7#b77;,b71 shall1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 identify categories of roles1 responsibilities1 functions1 systems1 and access that may provide material access to model weights1 model internals1 training infrastructure1 sensitive research information1 or other sensitive assets of the covered artificial intelligence contractor1 the compromise of which could present a significant risk to ,department missions or national security2 7,b7 establish a tiered framework based on the degree of access1 sensitivity1 and national security risk involved1 under which the most sensitive roles1 systems1 and categories of access are associated with the most stringent suggested security measures2 7,c7 assess the practices1 and if appropriate suggest preferred practices1 relating to personnel vetting1 role-based access controls1 compartmentation1 audit logging1 anomaly detection1 continuous monitoring1 incident escalation1 and protection against espionage1 theft1 sabotage1 or unauthorized transfer1 including practices designed to address threats from nation-state adversaries2 7,d7 address1 for especially sensitive roles or access1 what personnel security measures1 access restrictions1 or other safeguards are appropriate to reduce heightened risks from nation-state adversaries2 and 7,e7 address such other measures as the ,secretary determines appropriate to protect ,department missions and national security from insider threat and espionage risks arising from the security practices of covered artificial intelligence contractors4 7#d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require a covered artificial intelligence contractor to adopt any measure1 practice1 personnel policy1 access restriction1 or other safeguard described in the guidance issued under paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary may consult with covered artificial intelligence contractors1 the intelligence community1 counterintelligence officials1 appropriate elements of the ,department of ,defense1 the heads of other ,federal agencies1 ,federally funded research and development centers1 and other relevant experts1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,report to congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an unclassified report1 which may include a classified annex1 on the implementation of this section4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a summary of the progress made in developing and implementing the reporting requirements under subsection 7b77#a72 7,b7 a summary of the progress made in issuing the voluntary guidance under paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7c71 including the initial guidance and any updated guidance issued under paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection2 7,c7 an assessment of any challenges1 gaps1 or limitations identified by the ,secretary in carrying out this section2 and 7,d7 any additional steps1 authorities1 resources1 or policy recommendations the ,secretary determines would be useful to advance the purposes of this section4 #afce4 ,requirement for memoranda of agreement regarding vulnerability disclosure and prohibition on procurement from ,,it providers who share cyber vulnerabilities with countries of concern 7a7 ,requirement ,beginning #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall not enter into or renew a contract for information technology with any entity which makes such technology commercially available to customers in a country of concern or has operations1 subsidiaries1 or personnel located in a country of concern unless such entity has entered into a memorandum of agreement with the ,department of ,defense in accordance with subsection 7b74 7b7 ,memorandum of agreement the ,secretary of ,defense shall require an entity covered under subsection 7a7 to agree to a memorandum of agreement under which the entity shall-- 7#a7 disclose all security vulnerabilities affecting procured products or services to the ,department of ,defense prior to disclosure to any other person or entity1 including through a trusted partners program2 and 7#b7 not provide advance disclosure of such vulnerabilities to any procured company or entity subject to the control of1 or organized under the laws of1 a country of concern4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advanced disclosure ,the term advanced disclosure means any action that preemptively and privately discloses information pertaining to security vulnerabilities to a select number of entities before publicly making such information available to the general public1 including through a trusted partners program4 7#b7 ,control ,the term control means the power1 direct or indirect1 whether or not exercised1 to determine1 direct1 dictate1 or decide important matters affecting an entity1 including through-- 7,a7 the ownership of at least #bj percent of the total outstanding voting interest in an entity2 7,b7 board representation2 7,c7 the ability to appoint or discharge any board members1 officers1 directors1 employees1 or contractors2 7,d7 proxy voting1 a special share1 contractual arrangements1 legal obligations1 formal or informal arrangements to act in concert2 or 7,e7 other means4 7#c7 ,country of concern ,the term country of concern has the meaning given the term covered nation in section #dhgb7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,covered companies ,the term covered companies means-- 7,a7 any entity owned or operated in whole or in part by a country of concern1 or subject to the control of such country of concern1 and any subsidiary or parent of such person2 or 7,b7 any entity organized under the laws of a country of concern1 or having its principal place of business in a country of concern1 and any subsidiary of any such person4 7#e7 ,information technology ,the term information technology has the meaning given the term in section #aaaja of title #dj4 7#f7 ,owned or operated in whole or in part ,the term owned or operated in whole or in part means that a foreign country of concern-- 7,a7 for a person that is a publicly traded company1 has the ability to control the company1 has access to any material nonpublic technical information in the possession of the company1 or has any other rights or involvement in directing1 dictating1 controlling1 or participating in the decision-making of the company beyond those available to a retail investor holding an equivalent share of ownership2 and 7,b7 for a person that is a privately held company1 has any share of ownership of such company4 7#g7 ,security vulnerability ,the term security vulnerability has the meaning given the term in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f,u4,s4,c4 #fej74 7#h7 ,trusted partners program ,the term trusted partners program means any initiative or program run by an information technology provider to provide advanced warnings of security vulnerabilities to defensive security providers for the purpose of helping such providers proactively develop defenses against such vulnerabilities4 7d7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the requirement under subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis if the ,secretary certifies1 in writing1 to the congressional defense committees that the procurement action is required in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 #afcf4 ,strategy for artificial intelligence-accelerated vulnerability discovery and remediation 7a7 ,strategy required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a strategy to address risks and opportunities arising from the use of advanced artificial intelligence systems to discover1 validate1 exploit1 remediate1 or reverse engineer vulnerabilities in software1 firmware1 weapon systems1 operational technology1 and information systems used by the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of how advanced artificial intelligence systems are likely to affect the volume1 speed1 severity1 and exploitability of vulnerabilities affecting ,department systems1 including an updated definition of vulnerability that accounts for artificial intelligence-specific behavioral flaws 7such as prompt injection and data poisoning7 and the remediation requirements for model retraining4 7#b7 ,a risk-based framework for machine-speed vulnerability discoveries1 and for prioritizing vulnerability remediation and mitigation1 including consideration of mission impact1 exploitability1 exposure1 system criticality1 availability of compensating controls1 and risks associated with insufficiently tested patches4 7#c7 ,a plan to improve the speed1 reliability1 and safety of patch testing1 approval1 and deployment1 including through automated testing1 representative test environments1 staged deployment1 reciprocity of cybersecurity testing1 and emergency mitigation procedures1 as appropriate4 ,this includes an assessment of the impacts of machine-speed vulnerability discovery on the ,vulnerability ,equities ,process 7,,vep7 and other interagency coordination processes1 with recommendations for adapting these processes to a near-zero decision timeframe4 7#d7 ,guidance for the use of compensating controls when immediate patching is not feasible4 7#e7 ,policies for the responsible use of artificial intelligence systems by the ,department to support vulnerability discovery1 exploitability analysis1 patch development1 patch validation1 and prioritization of remediation1 7#f7 ,recommendations for acquisition1 contracting1 vendor notification1 and information-sharing requirements needed to improve timely remediation of vulnerabilities affecting ,department systems4 7#g7 ,a plan to address vulnerabilities in legacy systems1 mission-critical systems1 weapon systems1 and operational technology for which patching may be operationally difficult4 7#h7 ,metrics to assess implementation of the strategy1 including the timeliness of vulnerability validation1 mitigation1 testing1 and remediation4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for three years1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy shall jointly provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the strategy required under subsection 7a71 including implementation progress1 barriers to implementation1 and any additional authorities or resources required to implement the strategy4 7d7 ,definition or advanced artificial intelligence system ,in this section1 the term advanced artificial intelligence system means an artificial intelligence system1 including a frontier model1 cyber-specialized model1 agentic system1 or automated cyber reasoning system1 that is capable of materially assisting in vulnerability discovery1 exploit generation1 reverse engineering1 patch development1 or patch validation4 #afcg4 ,ensuring competition in artificial intelligence procurement 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advanced computing system ,the term advanced computing system has the meaning given the term high-end computing in section #d of the ,high-,performance ,computing ,act of #aiia 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #eejc74 7#b7 ,advanced computing system provider ,the term advanced computing system provider means any person engaged in the provision1 sale1 or licensing of any advanced computing system to customers1 including individuals and businesses4 7#c7 ,artificial intelligence ,the terms artificial intelligence has the meaning given the 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#d7 ,artificial intelligence application ,the term artificial intelligence application means any software or hardware application1 product1 program1 device1 equipment1 or service that utilizes artificial intelligence4 7#e7 ,artificial intelligence application provider ,the term artificial intelligence application provider means any person engaged in the provision1 sale1 or licensing of artificial intelligence applications to customers1 including individuals or businesses4 7#f7 ,cloud computing ,the term cloud computing has the meaning given the term in ,special ,publication #hjj-ade of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 or any successor document4 7#g7 ,cloud provider ,the term cloud provider means any company engaged in the provision1 sale1 or licensing of cloud computing to customers1 including individuals and businesses4 7#h7 ,congressional defense committees ,the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given the term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#i7 ,covered provider ,the term covered provider means any advanced computing system provider1 artificial intelligence application provider1 cloud provider1 data infrastructure provider1 or foundation model provider4 7#aj7 ,data infrastructure ,the term data infrastructure means the underlying computer1 network1 and software systems that enable the collection1 storage1 processing1 and analysis of data1 including the ability to record1 transmit1 transform1 categorize1 integrate1 and otherwise process data generated by digital data systems4 7#aa7 ,data infrastructure provider ,the term data infrastructure provider means any person engaged in the provision1 sale1 or licensing of data infrastructure to customers1 including individuals and businesses4 7#ab7 ,foundation model ,the term foundation model means an artificial intelligence model that-- 7,a7 generally uses self-supervision2 7,b7 contains at least #a1jjj1jjj1jjj parameters2 and 7,c7 is applicable across a wide range of contexts4 7#ac7 ,foundation model provider ,the term foundation model provider means any person engaged in the provision1 sale1 or licensing of foundation models to customers1 including individuals and businesses4 7#ad7 ,multi-vendor technology ,the term multi-vendor technology means architecture and services that allow for data1 model1 application1 workload1 and program portability1 usability1 and interoperability including for the purpose of avoiding excessive dependence on any individual vendor1 across-- 7,a7 multiple covered providers2 and 7,b7 public1 private1 and edge computing environments4 7b7 ,advanced computing1 artificial intelligence application1 cloud1 data infrastructure1 and foundation model procurement requirements ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in contracting with covered providers-- 7#a7 require a competitive process for each procurement of advanced computing systems1 artificial intelligence applications1 cloud computing1 data infrastructures1 or foundation models2 7#b7 ensure that the ,government maintains exclusive rights to access and use of all ,government data2 7#c7 ensure that the competitive process described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 prioritizes the appropriate role for the ,government with respect to intellectual property1 data rights and security1 and auditability requirements2 7,b7 requires interoperability based on open standards for all user-facing software1 data1 and interfaces2 7,c7 includes modular open systems approaches and appropriate work allocation and technical boundaries2 7,d7 mitigates barriers to entry faced by small businesses and nontraditional contractors2 7,e7 prioritizes multi-vendor technology unless doing so is infeasible or presents a substantial danger to national security2 and 7,f7 includes protections against vendor lock-in to ensure the ,government can1 without unreasonable technical1 contractual1 or financial barriers1 move data1 models1 applications1 workloads1 and programs between covered providers2 and 7#d7 require that covered providers follow the same competitive process described in paragraph 7#a7 in selecting subcontractors involved in providing advanced computing systems1 artificial intelligence applications1 cloud computing1 data infrastructures1 or foundation models to the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,data training and use protection ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,office to update or promulgate provisions of the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement 7,,dfars7 to ensure that-- 7#a7 ,government-furnished data1 provided for purposes of development and operation of artificial intelligence products and services to the ,department of ,defense1 is not disclosed or used without proper authorization by the ,department of ,defense1 including that such data cannot be used to train or improve the functionality of commercial products or services offered by a covered provider without express authorization by the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 ,government-furnished data stored on vendor systems1 provided for purposes of development and operation of artificial intelligence products and services to the ,department of ,defense1 is appropriately protected from other data on such systems1 and is treated in accordance with ,department of ,defense data decrees1 ,modular ,open ,system ,architectures 7,,mosa71 and ,open ,data and ,applications ,government-owned ,interoperable ,repositories 7,open ,,dagir7 principles2 7#c7 a covered provider shall certify compliance with paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 and violation of these provisions or false compliance shall be subject to specific penalties1 including fines and contract termination2 and 7#d7 component acquisition executives may issue exemptions upon-- 7,a7 determining that issuing an exemption is necessary for national security2 and 7,b7 notifying the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the specific provisions exempted1 the vendor and program being issued the exemption1 and the justification for the exemption4 7d7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbh1 and annually thereafter for four years1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing competition1 innovation1 barriers to entry1 and concentrations of market power or market share in the artificial intelligence space for each period covered by the report4 ,the report shall also include recommendations of appropriate legislative and administrative action4 7#b7 ,publication ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,assistant to the ,secretary of ,defense for ,public ,affairs1 shall ensure that the report is made available to the public by-- 7,a7 posting a publicly releasable version of the report on a website of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 upon request1 transmitting the report by other means1 as long as such transmission is at no cost to the ,department4 #afch4 ,phishing resistant authentication for defense 7a7 ,in general ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that only phishing-resistant authentication is used by all personnel across the ,department of ,defense1 with an exception process for applications where the use of a phishing-resistant authenticator may not be feasible or practicable4 7b7 ,definition of phishing resistance ,in this section1 the term phishing resistance has the meaning given such term in ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,special ,publication #hjj-fc;,b-#d 7relating to ,digital ,identity ,guidelines71 or any successor publication4 ,c ,data and artificial intelligence #afda4 ,establishing an ecosystem for use of artificial intelligence agents at scale and speed 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer 7,,cdao71 establish a unified1 ,department of ,defense-wide technical and procedural ecosystem to align activities and investments across the ,department on the employment of agents and to enable the discovery1 deployment1 and enterprise use of agentic artificial intelligence systems at scale and speed across the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,components of ecosystem ,this ecosystem required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be comprised of shared technical services1 enterprise capabilities and platforms1 and procedures and technical governance structures for engaging with and collectively building upon those services and capabilities4 7b7 ,governance structures ,the governance structures required by subsection 7a77#b7 shall include1 at minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,an agile governance structure capable of evolving with the pace of agentic artificial intelligence system development while maintaining appropriate accountability and oversight4 7#b7 ,standardized best practices1 community of practice forums1 and operational guidance for developing1 deploying1 and managing agentic systems1 including the development and sharing of tactics1 techniques1 and procedures for use4 7#c7 ,a process for engaging with and incorporating advancements and lessons learned from industry into ,department agentic artificial intelligence system practices1 governance1 training1 and policy4 7c7 ,enterprise capabilities and platforms ,the enterprise capabilities and platforms required by subsection 7a77#b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,hosting and management of approved agentic artificial intelligence systems available for ,department-wide discovery and use4 7#b7 ,a lifecycle management capability of agentic artificial intelligence systems governing the full continuum of development1 testing and evaluation1 versioning1 deployment1 monitoring1 updating1 and deprecation of agentic artificial intelligence systems1 including standards for evaluating agentic artificial intelligence system performance and behavior prior to and following deployment1 and user feedback mechanisms to inform ongoing performance assessment and improvement4 7#c7 ,a developer credentialing and access framework establishing which personnel and entities are authorized to develop1 publish1 and modify agentic artificial intelligence system within the ecosystem1 including appropriate privilege tiers4 7#d7 ,minimum interoperability standards enabling agentic artificial intelligence systems to operate across ,department environments1 connect to ,department data sources and systems1 and interact with other agentic artificial intelligence systems regardless of development environment or security classification level4 7#e7 ,application of lessons learned from pace-setting projects identified under the ,department of ,defense ,artificial ,intelligence ,strategy4 7d7 ,shared technical services ,the shared technical services required by subsection 7a77#b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a structured agentic artificial intelligence system registry enabling ,department-wide discoverability1 searchability1 and reuse of approved agentic artificial intelligence systems across multi-cloud and multi-security environments4 7#b7 ,a usage tracking and demand analytics capability to monitor agentic artificial intelligence system registration and utilization1 identify high-demand use cases1 and inform prioritization of agentic artificial intelligence system development and resource investment4 7#c7 ,cost and pricing frameworks1 including chargeback models for cost recovery and attribution when agentic artificial intelligence systems are accessed or deployed1 including integration with ,department-operated large language model infrastructure4 7e7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall1 acting through the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 consult with the following3 7#a7 ,the ,chief ,information ,officers of the military departments and the ,joint ,staff4 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence and ,data ,officers of the military departments and the ,joint ,staff4 7#c7 ,the ,chief ,information ,officers of the ,defense ,intelligence ,enterprise4 7#d7 ,the ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence and ,data ,officers of the ,defense ,intelligence ,enterprise4 7#e7 ,such other officials and organizations as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7f7 ,roadmap 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a roadmap for implementation of the ecosystem required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the roadmap submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall address the following3 7,a7 ,each component required under subsections 7b7 through 7d74 7,b7 ,any additional components the ,secretary determines necessary4 7,c7 ,projected timelines and resource requirements for implementation4 7g7 ,briefing ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the roadmap required under subsection 7f74 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term agentic artificial intelligence system means an artificial intelligence system capable of autonomous or semi-autonomous planning1 decision making1 and execution of multi-step tasks with limited human intervention4 7#b7 ,the term artificial intelligence has the meaning given that 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#c7 ,the term military departments has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #afdb4 ,security standards and framework for ,department of ,defense agents 7a7 ,development and issuance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ae1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and in coordination with the officials specified in subsection 7c71 develop and issue authoritative security standards and guidance for agents across the ,department4 7#b7 ,elements ,the standards and guidance developed and issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall address the following3 7,a7 ,a risk management framework consistent with applicable standards of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7,b7 ,deployment and operation of agents across multi-cloud and multi-level security environments4 7,c7 ,permissions governing the actions agents are authorized to take1 the data and systems they may access1 and the conditions under which permissions may be modified or revoked4 7,d7 ,continuous monitoring of the security posture and operational behavior of deployed agents1 including reporting1 assessment1 and remediation of observed anomalous behaviors4 7,e7 ,integration of agents into the ,zero ,trust ,architecture and ,identity1 ,credential1 and ,access ,management framework of the ,department4 7,f7 ,security boundaries governing agent operation at and beyond ,department network boundaries4 7,g7 ,incident response1 including procedures for detecting1 containing1 and recovering from compromise1 anomalous behavior1 or unauthorized action by an agent4 7b7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,department standards ,the standards developed and issued under subsection 7a7 shall be binding on the ,department and shall include a transition timeline for achieving compliance4 7#b7 ,military department implementation ,not later than ,march #ae1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of each military department shall issue implementing guidance for the standards and guidance issued under subsection 7a71 including a transition timeline for achieving compliance that is consistent with the timeline included under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall1 acting through the ,chief ,information ,officer1 coordinate with-- 7#a7 the ,chief ,information ,officers of the military departments and the ,joint ,staff2 7#b7 the ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence and ,data ,officers of the military departments and the ,joint ,staff2 7#c7 the ,defense ,intelligence ,enterprise2 and 7#d7 such other officials and organizations as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7d7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,standards ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the standards and guidance developed and issued under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,status ,not later than ,april #ae1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the implementation of the standards and guidance issued under this section as they pertain to all elements of the ,department1 including the military departments4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term agent means an artificial intelligence system capable of autonomously planning1 deciding1 and executing multi-step tasks1 including using tools1 automated protocols1 or other systems1 with limited human intervention to achieve a specified goal4 7#b7 ,the term artificial intelligence has the meaning given that 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#c7 ,the term military departments has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #afdc4 ,assessment of generative artificial intelligence platform impact on workforce acumen 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter through ,april #a1 #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the utilization of the ,department of ,defense generative artificial intelligence platform 7commonly referred to as ,gen,a,i4mil7 and what that utilization reflects about the state of artificial intelligence adoption and acumen of the general workforce of the ,department4 7b7 ,elements ,each briefing required under subsection 7a7 regarding the platform described in such subsection shall include1 with respect to the period covered by the briefing1 the following3 7#a7 ,the total number of personnel registered to use the platform and the number of new registrants added during the reporting period4 7#b7 ,the number of personnel who logged into and actively used the platform on a given day1 reported as both a peak count and a daily average over the reporting period4 7#c7 ,the share of platform sessions in which each available artificial intelligence model was selected by the user1 as a measure of relative model preference across the user population4 7#d7 ,the average length1 measured in tokens1 of inputs 7commonly referred to as prompts71 submitted by users and the corresponding average length1 measured in tokens1 of responses generated by the platform1 as a general indicator of the depth and complexity of platform interactions4 7#e7 ,an analysis of the sophistication of user-submitted inputs through analysis of prompts1 including the share of inputs that reflect basic informational queries1 multi-turn task-oriented exchanges1 and structured prompting techniques that demonstrate deliberate use of the platform's capabilities4 7#f7 ,the average number of times per session that a user submits a follow-up or refined input after receiving an initial response1 as an indicator of whether users are engaging with the platform in an iterative and sophisticated manner or limiting use to single one-off queries4 7#g7 ,the categories of outputs generated through platform interactions1 including drafted documents1 code1 analytical summaries1 and information synthesis4 7#h7 ,the distribution of platform sessions across functional mission areas1 including administrative1 analytical1 planning1 acquisition1 and training functions4 7#i7 ,the distribution of the number of times registered users returned to use the platform over a #cj-;day period1 as a measure of sustained interest in and reliance on the platform beyond initial or incidental use4 7#aj7 ,for each training module available through the platform1 the rate of completion1 the average time spent on the module1 and the rate at which users returned to the module after an initial session1 disaggregated by ,armed ,force1 military department1 and civilian ,department of ,defense personnel4 7#aa7 ,an assessment of observed trends in workforce artificial intelligence adoption and acumen over the reporting period and a description of how the ,department is using such trends to inform platform development and training priorities4 7#ab7 ,a description of planned platform capability enhancements for the subsequent reporting period and an assessment of how such enhancements are expected to improve workforce artificial intelligence adoption and acumen4 7#ac7 ,such other metrics and assessments as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,definitions of military department ,in this section1 the term military department has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #afdd4 ,demand forecast model for artificial intelligence 7a7 ,development of model and methodology ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 develop a unified1 ,department-wide demand forecast model and methodology for consolidating and assessing artificial intelligence demand data across the ,department of ,defense1 including data from ,department-wide generative artificial intelligence platforms and applications and artificial intelligence capabilities fielded or operated by the military departments and defense agencies4 7b7 ,required actions ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer shall-- 7#a7 establish an automated process for collecting and aggregating artificial intelligence program and budget data from the military departments and defense agencies1 using the artificial intelligence activities data elements and guidance issued in response to section #aecc 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 #bba note72 7#b7 develop a demand-based forecasting model for artificial intelligence requirements that incorporates metrics1 including token consumption1 compute utilization1 throughput1 response latency1 user and transaction volume1 and such other metrics as the ,secretary determines appropriate to assess artificial intelligence demand2 7#c7 update applicable policy guidance and instructions for use by all elements of the ,department elements and military departments on the requirements for the demand forecasting1 associated data collection1 and analysis2 and 7#d7 provide the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation direct access to all artificial intelligence demand data1 the forecasting model required under paragraph 7#b71 and all underlying raw data and supporting metrics used to develop and update that model1 at a cadence sufficient to support annual budget submissions and future years defense program development4 7c7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than ,september #ae1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 and the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7,a7 the methodology used to consolidate artificial intelligence demand data and the metrics used to quantify that demand2 7,b7 the policies and processes established to provide the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation direct access to artificial intelligence demand data and the demand-based forecasting model pursuant to subsection 7b77#c72 and 7,c7 the status of the demand-based forecasting model1 including any gaps in data availability or quality affecting budget forecasting for artificial intelligence requirements across the future years defense program4 7#b7 ,annual briefings ,concurrent with the delivery of budget materials to ,congress under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each of fiscal years #bjbh through #bjca1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on current artificial intelligence demand data across the ,department and forecasted artificial intelligence demand for each fiscal year of the then-current future years defense program4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term future years defense program means the program a program submitted under section #bba7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term token means the basic unit of text or data processed by a generative artificial intelligence model1 used as the basis for measuring computational usage and associated costs4 #afde4 ,strategy and governance for adversarial artificial intelligence 7a7 ,lead official 7#a7 ,designation ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate a senior official within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense to act as the lead for the ,department of ,defense on matters relating to adversarial artificial intelligence4 7#b7 ,coordination ,the senior official designated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be responsible for coordinating all ,department activities1 programs1 and investments as they pertain to adversarial artificial intelligence4 7#c7 ,notice ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary designates a senior official pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees notice regarding the designation4 7b7 ,strategy and governance structure ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall1 acting through the official designated under subsection 7a77#a71 establish-- 7#a7 a strategy for adversarial artificial intelligence that identifies capability gaps1 prioritizes investments1 and establishes metrics and milestones for implementation2 and 7#b7 a governance structure1 chaired by the designated official1 that meets not less frequently than quarterly and includes an industry information-sharing mechanism utilizing authorities under section #bbbd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,defense ,industrial ,base ,cybersecurity program under subpart #bcf of title #cb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbh1 and annually thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing1 at the appropriate level of classification1 on administration of this section1 including the extent to which the strategy and governance structure established under subsection 7b7 address the ability of the ,department to continuously monitor1 in real time1 artificial intelligence and machine learning systems in operational use for signs of adversarial manipulation1 malfunction1 or other unintended behavior4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term adversarial artificial intelligence means techniques by which an actor deliberately manipulates1 deceives1 or exploits artificial intelligence or machine learning systems1 including through attacks described in the report ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,trustworthy and ,responsible ,artificial ,intelligence #ajj-b;e#bjbe 7relating to ,adversarial ,machine ,learning71 such as data poisoning1 model evasion1 model inversion1 or supply chain compromise1 to cause malfunction or unintended behavior4 7#b7 ,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 #afdf4 ,inclusion of alternative models in ,department of ,defense generative artificial intelligence platform 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 expand the number and diversity of models and applications available on the enterprise generative artificial intelligence platform of the ,department of ,defense known as ,gen,a,i4mil 7or any successor platform71 including models and applications1 including multi-modle interface platforms1 that support language translation1 coding assistance1 data analysis1 and other mission-relevant capabilities1 with particular attention to removing barriers to participation by small business concerns4 7b7 ,four-year expansion strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #ae1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall1 acting through the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer and in coordination with the ,directors of the ,office of ,small ,business ,programs of the ,department of ,defense and the military departments and the ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officers of each of the military departments1 develop and submit to the congressional defense committees a four-year strategy to carry out subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,specific annual goals for models and applications1 including multi-modle interface platforms1 to be added to the platform described in subsection 7a71 disaggregated by large providers and small business providers1 including-- 7i7 the intended composition of models1 standalone applications1 and multi-model interface platforms on the platform2 and 7ii7 the rationale for prioritizing certain categories over others in a given year4 7,b7 ,the governance structure the ,department will use to identify and onboard models and applications4 7,c7 ,the framework the ,department will use to evaluate and approve models and applications for inclusion1 including applicable security1 performance1 and interoperability standards4 7,d7 ,the acquisition pathways and competitive procedures the ,department will use to onboard and offboard providers1 including through the use of other transaction agreements1 commercial solutions openings1 and other competitive mechanisms4 7,e7 ,the coordination mechanisms between the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer and the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and the ,chief ,information ,officers of the military departments to ensure adequate infrastructure support for platform expansion over time4 7,f7 ,a plan for participation by a small business concerns that identifies-- 7i7 resolution to technical1 security1 and contractual barriers to participation by small business concerns on the platform2 7ii7 specific annual goals for small business providers1 both in numbers of contracts as well as goals for contract funding2 and 7iii7 metrics and milestones to assess progress of expanding participation by small business concerns4 7c7 ,annual roadmap 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbg1 and not less frequently than once each fiscal year thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 the ,secretary shall1 acting through the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on an annual roadmap outlining the ,secretary's #bd-month plan to add to or remove from the platform described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,each roadmap briefed under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the models and applications planned for addition or removal and the rationale for each4 7,b7 ,the anticipated onboarding timeline for each addition to the platform described in subsection 7a74 7,c7 ,the criteria used to evaluate and prioritize models and applications for inclusion in such platform4 7,d7 ,the contracting approach for acquiring new capabilities for such platform4 7#c7 ,notification of changes ,not later than #cj days after any addition or removal of an application or model to a roadmap briefed under paragraph 7#a71 the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer shall notify the congressional defense committees of the change and the rationale therefor4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term small business concern has the meaning given such term under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 7#b7 ,the term small business provider means a provider that is a small business concern4 #afdg4 ,policy and guidance related to autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence capabilities acquisition ,chapter #cde of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #degg4 ,autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence capabilities acquisition2 planning and oversight processes 7a7 ,policy ,it is the policy of the ,department of ,defense to maximize uses of autonomy and artificial intelligence capabilities to the extent practicable1 while ensuring and maintaining that implementation of such autonomy and artificial intelligence capabilities provides appropriate human oversight1 to ensure that operations are conducted in accordance with the law of war1 applicable treaties1 weapon system safety rules1 applicable rules of engagement1 and long-standing frameworks protecting the privacy and civil liberties of ,united ,states persons4 7b7 ,requirement ,in accordance with the policy set forth in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 ensure personnel exercise appropriate levels of human judgment and consistently monitor any deployed artificial intelligence-enabled autonomous weapon systems1 while remaining responsible for the development1 deployment1 and use of autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence capabilities2 7#b7 take deliberate steps to ensure accuracy in autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence capabilities2 7#c7 develop and deploy autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence capabilities in a manner that promotes an appropriate understanding of the technology1 their development processes1 and operational methods applicable to autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence capabilities2 7#d7 subject prototype and deployed autonomy and artificial intelligence capabilities to routine testing and information assurance across their entire life cycles to ensure that capabilities meet defined safety1 security1 and effectiveness parameters2 and 7#e7 design and engineer autonomy and artificial intelligence capabilities to fulfill their intended functions1 and deploy these capabilities such that human operators retain-- 7,a7 the ability to detect and avoid unintended consequences or behaviors2 and 7,b7 a means for human intervention to disengage or deactivate deployed systems that demonstrate unintended or illegal behavior4 7c7 ,review for autonomous weapon systems and supporting artificial intelligence capabilities 7#a7 ,levels of human judgment 7,a7 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability to be utilized by the ,department1 except as exempted by subsection 7c7-- 7i7 is designed and employed in a manner that enables commanders and operators to exercise ultimate human responsibility over the use of force2 and 7ii7 is categorized by the appropriate level of human judgment required to mitigate risks to life1 safety and health of ,department personnel or noncombatant civilian harm4 7,b7 ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 appropriate levels of human judgment for an autonomous weapon system shall consist of two levels as follows3 7i7 ,level #a1 which means that the weapon system poses little to no risk to human life or safety should the system fail to act as designed4 7ii7 ,level #b1 which means that the weapon system poses moderate to high risk to human life or safety should the system fail to act as designed4 7,c7 ,appropriate levels of human judgment for an artificial intelligence capability shall consist of two levels as follows3 7i7 ,level #a1 which means that the artificial intelligence capability poses little to no risk as a result of compromise of data integrity or operational support should the system fail to act as designed4 7ii7 ,level #b1 which means that the artificial intelligence capability-- 7,i7 uses data protected by section #eeb;a of title #e 7commonly known as the ,privacy ,act of #aigd7 or regulations promulgated under the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-aia72 or 7,,ii7 poses a risk such that the failure of the artificial intelligence system to act as designed would severely affect the ability of the ,department to perform the designated mission of the artificial intelligence capability4 7,d7 ,to meet the requirements under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that any autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability described in such subsection1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7i7 allows human operators to supervise the operation of the weapon system during mission execution when appropriate given system design2 7ii7 includes mechanisms that allow commanders or operators to intervene in or terminate the use of force by the weapon system at all stages during mission execution when appropriate given system design2 7iii7 includes fail-safe mechanisms to enable manual control when autonomous systems are degraded1 jammed1 spoofed1 or under adversarial attack when appropriate given system design2 7iv7 provides sufficient information regarding weapon system status and decision logic to enable operators to understand1 oversee1 and exercise functional control over system behavior2 7v7 maintains records of target selection data1 decision logic1 and human operator actions sufficient to enable post-engagement review of compliance with the requirements under subsection 7a72 and 7vi7 operates consistent with applicable ,united ,states law and international law1 rules of engagement1 the law of armed conflict1 applicable treaties1 and ,department of ,defense policy4 7,e7 7i7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish procedures to ensure that commanders and operators are rigorously trained to provide appropriate levels of human judgment to supervise autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence capabilities in operational environments1 including regular proficiency assessments in manual target identification1 threat assessment1 and engagement procedures to ensure operators can effectively execute missions using other capabilities when autonomous systems are unavailable or unreliable4 7ii7 ,such procedures shall include a mechanism for operators to report1 without fear of reprisal1 concerns regarding weapon system reliability or the adequacy of human-machine interfaces4 7#b7 ,review and verification ,subject to subsection 7d71 for any autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability under development or being fielded by the ,department1 the ,secretary shall ensure that such autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability requires-- 7,a7 before a decision to enter prototyping or formal development1 review and verification by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering or a designee of the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff that-- 7i7 the system design incorporates the necessary capabilities to allow commanders1 operators1 and analysts to exercise appropriate levels of human judgment over the use of force in the envisioned planning and employment processes for the autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability in such a way that it can accommodate varying levels of human oversight without requiring redesign2 7ii7 7,i7 the autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability is designed to complete engagements within a timeframe and geographic area1 as well as other applicable environmental and operational parameters1 consistent with commander and operator intentions2 or 7,,ii7 if not designed as described in subclause 7,i71 the autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability will terminate engagements or obtain additional operator input before continuing the engagement2 7iii7 the combination of the design and concept of employment of the autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability1 such as its target selection and engagement logic and other relevant processes or measures1 accounts for risks to nontargets1 consistent with commander and operator intent and the laws of war2 7iv7 the design of the autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability1 including system safety1 anti-tamper mechanisms1 and the cybersecurity of the autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability1 in accordance with ,department of ,defense ,instruction #hejj4ja 7relating to cybersecurity71 or successor instruction1 addresses and minimizes the probability and consequences of failures2 7v7 plans are in place for verification and validation and test and evaluation to establish the reliability1 effectiveness1 and suitability of the autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability under realistic conditions1 including possible adversary actions1 to a sufficient standard consistent with the potential consequences of an unintended engagement or unauthorized parties interfering with the operation of the autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability prior to fielding2 and 7vi7 a preliminary legal review of the autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability has been completed-- 7,i7 in coordination with the ,general ,counsel of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,,ii7 in accordance with ,department of ,defense ,directive #ejjj4ja 7relating to ,defense ,acquisition ,system71 or successor directive1 ,department of ,defense ,directive #bcaa4ja 7relating to ,department of ,defense ,law of ,war ,program71 or successor directive1 and1 where applicable1 ,department of ,defense ,directive #cjjj4jc;,e 7relating to ,department of ,defense ,agent for ,non-,lethal ,weapons and ,non-,lethal ,weapon ,policy71 or successor directive2 and 7,b7 before fielding1 review and verification by the ,under ,secretary for ,research and ,engineering or a designee of the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff that1 with respect to the autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability-- 7i7 system capabilities1 human-machine interfaces1 doctrine1 tactics1 techniques and procedures1 and training have been demonstrated to allow commanders and operators to exercise appropriate levels of human judgment over the use of force and to employ systems with appropriate care and in accordance with the law of war1 applicable treaties1 weapon system safety rules1 and definable rules of engagement that are applicable or reasonably expected to be applicable2 7ii7 relevant system safety1 anti-tamper mechanisms1 cyber survivability1 operational resilience1 and cybersecurity capabilities have been implemented to minimize the probability and consequences of failures2 7iii7 for autonomous weapon systems or artificial intelligence capabilities that are being fielded that may have gone through the development pipeline and verified under subparagraph 7,a71 an updated legal review of the weapon system or artificial intelligence capability has been completed-- 7,i7 in coordination with the ,general ,counsel of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,,ii7 in accordance with ,department of ,defense ,directive #ejjj4ja 7relating to ,defense ,acquisition ,system71 or successor directive1 ,department of ,defense ,directive #bcaa4ja 7relating to ,department of ,defense ,law of ,war ,program71 or successor directive1 and1 where applicable1 ,department of ,defense ,directive #cjjj4jc;,e 7relating to ,department of ,defense ,agent for ,non-,lethal ,weapons and ,non-,lethal ,weapon ,policy71 or successor directive2 and 7iv7 a monitoring regime is in place to identify and address changes in operational environment1 data inputs1 and use that could contribute to failure of the system or capability to act in a manner consistent with the intent for the system or capability4 7#c7 ,validity of verification 7,a7 ,the ,secretary shall treat each verification under paragraph 7#b7 or paragraph 7#d7 as valid for a period of three years4 7,b7 ,an autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability that is a substantially similar variant of another autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability that is verified under paragraph 7#b7 or paragraph 7#d7 shall also be treated as verified4 7#d7 ,subsequent review and verification 7,a7 ,for any autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability that was previously verified under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 or exempted under any predecessor review process under ,department of ,defense ,directive #cjjj4ji 7relating to ,autonomy in ,weapon ,systems71 that does not currently have a valid verification pursuant to paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall ensure that it undergoes subsequent review and verification under such paragraph4 7,b7 ,for any autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability that was previously verified under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 or exempted under any predecessor review process under ,department of ,defense ,directive #cjjj4ji 7relating to ,autonomy in ,weapon ,systems7 that does not currently have a valid verification pursuant to paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall ensure that it undergoes subsequent review and verification under such paragraph as if it had not been deployed4 7#e7 ,privacy impact assessments 7,a7 ,for each artificial intelligence capability classified under subsection 7c77#a77;,c77ii71 the ,secretary ensure that a privacy impact assessment is conducted by the ,director for ,privacy1 ,civil ,liberties and ,transparency4 7,b7 ,in carrying out a privacy impact assessment under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,director may consult with such technical and policy experts in the ,department of ,defense or elsewhere in the ,federal ,government as the ,director considers appropriate4 7d7 ,exceptions ,the following categories of autonomous weapon systems are not subject to the policy set forth in subsection 7a7 or the requirements of subsection 7b7 and 7c73 7#a7 ,operator-supervised autonomous weapon systems used to select and engage materiel targets to intercept attempted time-critical or saturation attacks4 7#b7 ,operator-supervised autonomous weapon systems used to select and engage materiel targets for defending operationally deployed remotely piloted or autonomous vehicles or vessels4 7#c7 ,autonomous or semi-autonomous cyberspace capabilities1 reasonably judged to be non-lethal in nature4 7#d7 ,unarmed platforms1 whether remotely operated or operated by onboard personnel1 and whether autonomous or semi-autonomous4 7#e7 ,unguided munitions4 7#f7 ,munitions manually guided by the operator4 7#g7 ,mines4 7#h7 ,unexploded explosive ordnance4 7#i7 ,autonomous or semi-autonomous systems that are not weapon systems4 7#aj7 ,weapon systems employing autonomous terminal guidance to acquire and track a target individually designated by a human operator prior to or at the time of launch1 where the system's autonomous function does not involve discrimination among potential targets4 7e7 ,prohibitions on certain uses of autonomy or artificial intelligence capabilities ,except as may be provided in another statute1 the ,secretary may not use autonomy or an artificial intelligence capability for any of the following use cases3 7#a7 ,for the decision to initiate the launch or detonation of a nuclear weapon4 7#b7 ,for the monitoring1 tracking1 profiling1 or targeting of an individual or group of individuals reasonably believed to be in the ,united ,states or the collection1 querying1 or analysis of information about the same not otherwise permissible under the ,constitution of the ,united ,states1 regardless of the origin of the data used1 except for activities conducted in accordance with applicable provisions of law4 7#c7 ,in the employment of lethal force by autonomous weapon without incorporation of appropriate levels of human judgment4 7f7 ,verification1 validation1 testing and evaluation of autonomous weapon systems leveraging autonomy or artificial intelligence systems 7#a7 ,in general ,for each autonomy and artificial intelligence system that is covered by the policy set forth in subsection 7a71 regardless of the acquisition pathway or test and evaluation oversight status for an autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability1 the ,director for ,operational ,test and ,evaluation1 or the ,director's designee1 shall ensure the autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability functions as anticipated in realistic operational environments against adaptive adversaries and are sufficiently robust to minimize failures1 including by ensuring-- 7,a7 such autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability goes through rigorous hardware and software verification and validation and realistic system developmental and operational test and evaluation1 including analysis of unanticipated emergent behavior to assess system performance1 capability1 reliability1 effectiveness1 and suitability under realistic conditions1 including possible adversary actions1 consistent with the potential consequences of unintended engagement or unauthorized parties interfering with the operation of the system or capability2 7,b7 hardware and software verification and validation include iterative cyber test and evaluation in accordance with ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4hi 7relating to ,test and ,evaluation71 or successor instruction1 to verify that the autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability is resilient and survivable in contested cyberspace1 if relevant to the purpose and mission of the system or capability2 7,c7 systems incorporating autonomy or artificial intelligence capabilities go through rigorous developmental and operational test and evaluation to verify and validate that the autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability is robust according to design requirements2 7,d7 test and evaluation of systems incorporating autonomy or artificial intelligence capabilities include testing to confirm that their autonomy or artificial intelligence algorithms can be rapidly reprogrammed on new input data to enable timely correction of any unintended system behaviors that may be observed or discovered during future system operations2 7,e7 adequate training1 tactics1 techniques1 procedures1 and doctrine are available1 periodically reviewed1 and used by system operators and commanders to understand the functioning1 capabilities1 and limitations of the system's autonomy or artificial intelligence in realistic operational conditions2 7,f7 system design and human-machine interfaces are readily understandable to trained operators1 with clear ability to activate and deactivate system functions2 7,g7 after initial operational testing and evaluation1 as directed by the ,director1 system data is collected and any further changes to the system undergo appropriate verification1 validation1 test1 and evaluation to ensure that critical safety features have not been degraded2 7,h7 system software is tested using the best means and methods available to the ,department to validate that critical safety features have not been degraded2 7,i7 automated testing tools1 such as modeling and simulation1 are used whenever feasible2 7,j7 testing identifies any new operating states and other relevant changes in the autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability2 7,k7 as directed by the ,director-- 7i7 each new or substantially revised operating state undergoes appropriate and tailored additional test and evaluation to characterize the system behavior in that new operating state2 and 7ii7 whole system follow-on operational test and evaluation when required due to changes to the state transition matrix2 and 7,l7 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary for ,research and ,engineering and ,director1 the owning component of the ,department provides for monitoring to identify and address when changes to the system design or operational environment require additional testing and evaluation to provide sufficient confidence that the system will continue to avoid unintended engagements and resist interference by unauthorized parties4 7#b7 ,applicability of requirements 7,a7 ,for systems and capabilities assigned ,level #a under subsection 7c77#a77;,a77ii71 the requirements of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,l7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall apply only to the extent relevant to the system's authorized functions and intended operational environment4 7,b7 ,for systems and capabilities assigned ,level #b under subsection 7c77#a77;,a77ii71 the requirements of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,l7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall apply in full4 7g7 ,autonomy and ,artificial ,intelligence ,systems ,working ,group 7#a7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,the ,secretary shall establish and charter a working group for the purposes set forth in paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,the working group established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be known as the ,autonomy and ,artificial ,intelligence ,working ,group4 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes set forth in this paragraph are as follows3 7,a7 ,to support the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 and the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff in considering the full range of relevant ,department interests during the review of autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence capabilities before formal development4 7,b7 ,to support the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 and the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 in considering the full range of relevant ,department interests during the review of autonomous weapon systems before deployment4 7,c7 ,when requested by appropriate representatives of the secretaries of the military departments1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 or1 when applicable1 a director of a defense agency or a ,department of ,defense ,field ,activity-- 7i7 to advise whether a given weapon system requires senior-level approval in accordance with this section2 and 7ii7 to help identify and advise on addressing potential issues presented by a given weapon system during a potential senior-level review in accordance with this section4 7,d7 ,to develop and issue safety standards for use of autonomy and artificial intelligence capabilities in evaluation of such capabilities4 7h7 ,incident repository 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and maintain a centralized repository for reporting1 collecting1 and analyzing incidents involving autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence capabilities used by the ,department of ,defense-- 7,a7 to document operational incidents1 weapon system failures1 unintended weapon system behaviors1 or near-miss events involving autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence capabilities2 7,b7 to enable the ,department to identify systemic risks1 software errors1 or operational vulnerabilities associated with such weapon systems and capabilities2 and 7,c7 to promote institutional learning and continuous improvement in the design1 testing1 and operational employment of autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence capabilities4 7#b7 ,reporting requirements ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures requiring the reporting of incidents described in paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 operational malfunctions affecting the use of force2 7,b7 unintended or anomalous weapon system behavior2 7,c7 instances in which autonomous weapon systems or artificial intelligence capabilities selected or engaged targets inconsistent with commander intent or rules of engagement1 regardless of whether engagement was ultimately executed2 7,d7 human-machine interaction failures affecting command or operator control2 and 7,e7 other safety-related events determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,safety reporting model ,in establishing the repository under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 model reporting practices on aviation safety reporting systems used to identify and mitigate systemic risks in complex operational environments4 7#d7 ,analysis and dissemination ,the ,secretary shall ensure that information collected through the repository established under paragraph 7#a7 is analyzed to identify trends and lessons learned1 and that appropriate findings are disseminated across the ,department of ,defense to improve system design1 training1 and operational procedures4 7#e7 ,protection of sensitive information ,information contained in the repository established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be handled in accordance with applicable classification1 operational security1 and national security requirements4 7i7 ,annual report ,not later than ,january #ca of each year until ,january #ca1 #bjcg1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report on the administration of this section4 7j7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,in general ,the requirements of this section apply to-- 7,a7 lethal autonomous weapon systems2 and 7,b7 artificial intelligence capabilities used in lethal targeting engagements that support the validation of a target1 the decision to engage a target1 the acquisition of a target during the weapons engagement process1 and development of engagement parameters for a designated target4 7#b7 ,exclusion ,systems and capabilities not described in paragraph 7#a7 are not subject to the requirements of this section4 7k7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed as preventing the lawful use of military capabilities and platforms or preventing the rapid development and deployment of military capabilities and platforms that rely upon or leverage artificial intelligence in a national security crisis1 miliary conflict1 or war4 ,this section is intended to be temporary in nature until the governed technologies mature to the point of requiring less direct oversight in their development and employment4 7l7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term artificial intelligence has the meaning given the term section #ejjb of the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative ,act of #bjbj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #idja74 7#b7 7,a7 ,the term autonomous weapon systems means a weapon system that1 once activated1 can select and engage targets without further intervention by an operator4 ,such term includes operator-supervised autonomous weapon systems that are designed to allow operators to override operation of the weapon system but can select and engage targets without further operator input after activation4 7,b7 ,such term does not include a weapon system solely because it employs autonomous terminal guidance to acquire and track a target class designated by a human operator prior to or at the time of launch4 7#c7 ,the term autonomy means a capability 7or set of capabilities7 that enables a particular action of a system to be automatic or1 within specified boundaries self-governing with minimal human oversight4 7#d7 ,the term decision to engage means the determination by a human official with weapons release authority to authorize lethal or non-lethal force against a validated target4 7#e7 ,the term development of engagement parameters means the calculation of the conditions1 geometry1 timing1 and constraints under which a designated target will be engaged1 consistent with rules of engagement and collateral effect limitations 7#f7 ,the term target acquisition means the process by which a system locates1 identifies1 and tracks a designated target in preparation for engagement4 7#g7 ,the term target validation means the process of confirming that a potential target meets criteria for engagement under applicable law and rules of engagement1 including verification of target identity and status4 7#h7 ,the term ultimate human responsibility1 with respect to a weapon system1 means the ability of a human commander or operator to exercise informed human agency-- 7,a7 to understand the operational context of the weapon system through continuous training1 capacity building1 and integration of design and testing features that strengthen human understanding and effective oversight2 7,b7 to supervise1 intervene in1 or terminate the use of force by the system1 thereby guaranteeing human responsibility1 when appropriate given system design2 and 7,c7 to ensure compliance with all applicable ,united ,states law and international law1 including applicable treaties1 weapon system safety rules1 the law of armed conflict1 and rules of engagement4 4 #afdh4 ,update to the ,department of ,defense data strategy and implementation plan 7a7 ,updated data strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #ae1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer as the ,chief ,data ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 publish an update to the #bjbj ,department of ,defense ,data ,strategy 7in this section referred to as the ,strategy7 that serves as the authoritative guiding document for how the ,department of ,defense hosts1 manages1 and makes discoverable ,department data in support of data sharing and artificial intelligence readiness across the military departments1 combatant commands1 defense agencies1 and the defense intelligence enterprise4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing the updated ,strategy under paragraph 7#a71 the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer acting in their role as the ,chief ,data ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall consult with-- 7,a7 the ,chief ,data ,officer of each military department2 7,b7 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense2 7,c7 the ,chief ,information ,officer of each military department2 7,d7 the ,chief ,data ,officer of the ,joint ,staff2 and 7,e7 the ,chief ,data ,officer of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#c7 ,elements ,the ,strategy shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a framework for data ontologies1 including how the ,department will define1 structure1 and govern data relationships to advance data-centric approaches and enable federated and scalable access to and discoverability of ,department data1 informed by the findings and outputs of the ,data ,ontology ,governance ,working ,group established under section #aejd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cia74 7,b7 ,an identification of existing ,department of ,defense applications and program offices supporting data-centric approaches and a plan for how such programs will be leveraged1 consolidated1 or evolved in furtherance of the ,strategy4 7,c7 ,a plan for ensuring integration with the defense intelligence enterprise for the sharing and exploitation of data in support of national security missions4 7,d7 ,requirements for compliance with global1 consensus-based data ontology specifications1 including standards that treat the absence of a data assertion as unknown rather than false1 to ensure that data can be consistently shared1 interpreted1 and transferred across ,department and commercial systems without loss of meaning or context4 7,e7 ,an approach for ensuring data availability1 discoverability1 and interoperability across all appropriate classification levels4 7,f7 ,a plan for streamlining data labeling across the ,department1 including an evaluation of existing data labeling platforms in use across the ,department and the defense intelligence enterprise to assess suitability for enterprise-wide adoption4 7b7 ,implementation plan ,not later than ,december #ae1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall1 acting through the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer as the ,chief ,data ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 develop and submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for implementation of the ,strategy across the future years defense program4 7c7 ,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-bcb74 7#b7 ,the term combatant command has the meaning given that term in section #afa7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term data-centric means an environment where data is the primary and permanent asset separated from systems and applications making data available to a broad range of tools and analytics within and across security domains for enrichment and discovery4 7#d7 ,the term data ontology has the meaning given that term in section #aejd7;h7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cia74 7#e7 ,the term military department has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #afdi4 ,assessment of artificial intelligence effects on warfighter skill retention and operational readiness 7a7 ,assessment required ,commencing not later than ,august #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a comprehensive assessment of the effects on human performance of the adoption of artificial intelligence systems by personnel of the ,department of ,defense on the maintenance and retention of essential warfighter skills4 7b7 ,coordination and lead official ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate a senior official-- 7#a7 to coordinate the assessment and research activities required by this section2 7#b7 to oversee the integration of findings under this section into the policies of the ,department1 with the objective of maximizing both artificial intelligence-enabled performance and proficiency in critical1 hard to recover skills2 and 7#c7 who is authorized to coordinate among the military departments and relevant defense agencies for purposes of carrying out this section4 7c7 ,scope of assessment ,the assessment required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,identification of military occupational specialties and operational roles where structured proficiency management will be most critical to sustaining readiness alongside artificial intelligence adoption based on the susceptibility to skill atrophy resulting from reliance on artificial intelligence-enabled systems as well as speed and investments to recover such skill4 7#b7 ,evaluation of the conditions under which artificial intelligence-enabled systems augment warfighter capability and the conditions that call for deliberate proficiency sustainment measures to preserve independent judgment and awareness based on the cognitive1 operational1 and manual skills decline among personnel who regularly use artificial intelligence-enabled systems compared to personnel performing equivalent tasks without such systems4 7#c7 ,identification of measurable indicators that distinguish beneficial skill augmentation from conditions requiring proficiency intervention4 7#d7 ,assessment of how current training and certification programs can be structured to build and sustain critical1 hard-to-recover proficiency based on a review of the conditions under which reliance on artificial intelligence systems may contribute to overreliance1 miscalibrated confidence in system outputs1 diminished trust in independent human judgment1 or reduced situation awareness4 7#e7 ,evaluation of whether current training programs and certification standards adequately preserve critical warfighter proficiency for degraded-mode1 denied1 or contested operational environments1 including the adequacy of primary1 alternate1 contingency1 and emergency planning frameworks4 7#f7 ,recommendations for policies1 training protocols1 doctrine1 acquisition requirements1 talent management strategies1 or readiness metrics to ensure that artificial intelligence adoption strengthens operational readiness4 7d7 ,research activities 7#a7 ,in general ,the official designated under subsection 7b7 shall carry out research activities to support the assessment required under subsection 7a71 which may include controlled experiments or high-fidelity simulations comparing performance with and without artificial intelligence-enabled systems1 longitudinal studies measuring skill retention trajectories1 full-spectrum performance1 and recovery timelines1 assessment of operator confidence and decisionmaking accuracy under simulated contested conditions1 and development of standardized skill sustainment metrics applicable across the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the research activities under paragraph 7#a71 the official designated under subsection 7b7 shall coordinate with the following entities1 as appropriate3 7,a7 ,the ,army ,research ,institute for ,behavioral and ,social ,sciences4 7,b7 ,the ,office of ,naval ,research4 7,c7 ,the ,air ,force ,research ,laboratory ,human ,effectiveness ,directorate4 7,d7 ,the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,office4 7,e7 ,the military departments4 7,f7 ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,readiness4 7,g7 ,such other research entities and operational commands as the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,research methodology ,research conducted under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 establish baseline measurements of task performance and cognitive capabilities prior to artificial intelligence system use2 7,b7 assess performance changes during routine artificial intelligence-assisted operations2 7,c7 evaluate skill sustainment when artificial intelligence systems are removed or unavailable2 7,d7 measure recovery timelines to baseline proficiency after extended artificial intelligence-assisted operations2 and 7,e7 identify factors that accelerate or support skill sustainment4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the assessment required under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,elements ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,an identification of military occupational specialties and operational roles where proficiency sustainment will be most critical based on which are most vulnerable to hard-to-recover skill atrophy4 7ii7 ,preliminary findings from controlled operational experiments and the design of longitudinal studies under subsection 7d77#a74 7iii7 ,an assessment of opportunities to strengthen readiness based on identification of high-level risks to proficiency based on current or planned artificial intelligence deployment practices4 7iv7 ,recommended changes to policies1 training1 doctrine1 or acquisition requirements to optimize human and artificial intelligence integration4 7v7 ,recommendations for updates1 identified as near- or long-term in nature1 to existing training programs1 certification standards1 and operational doctrine to build and sustain critical and hard-to-recover proficiencies and identification of the ,department of ,defense component or office best positioned to implement each such recommendation4 7vi7 ,an identification of any additional authorities1 resources1 research partnerships with academic institutions or federally funded research and development centers1 or technical expertise needed to conduct the research activities described in subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,longitudinal study report 7,a7 ,in general ,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 containing the findings of the longitudinal studies conducted under subsection 7d77#a77;,b74 7,b7 ,elements ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,an identification of measured rates of retention and atrophy of hard-to-recover skills across different military occupational specialties and operational contexts4 7ii7 ,an assessment of skill recovery trajectories and the time required to restore baseline proficiency4 7iii7 ,an evaluation of degraded-mode performance outcomes under simulated contested conditions4 7iv7 ,updated recommendations for policies1 training protocols1 doctrine1 acquisition requirements1 or readiness metrics based on research findings4 7v7 ,any update to the recommendations made under paragraph 7#a77;,b77v74 7f7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than #ij days after the submittal of the initial report under subsection 7e77#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings and recommendations contained in such report4 7#b7 ,longitudinal study briefing ,not later than #ij days after the submittal of the longitudinal study report under subsection 7e77#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings and recommendations contained in such report4 7g7 ,review of training and doctrine ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall assess whether existing training programs1 certification standards1 and operational doctrine adequately account for the effects of artificial intelligence-enabled systems on skill retention and degraded-mode performance and shall include in the reports required under subsection 7e7-- 7#a7 recommendations for updates1 as appropriate1 identified as near-term or longer-term in nature2 and 7#b7 identification of the ,department of ,defense component or office best positioned to consider implementation of each such recommendation4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term artificial intelligence system has the meaning given the term artificial intelligence 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 #djfa note prec474 7#b7 ,the term artificial intelligence-enabled system means any weapons system1 decision support tool1 or operational capability that incorporates or relies on an artificial intelligence system4 7#c7 ,the term degraded-mode operations means military operations conducted when artificial intelligence systems or supporting infrastructure are unavailable1 partially functional1 compromised1 or under adversarial attack4 7#d7 ,the term primary1 alternate1 contingency1 and emergency planning means a framework for ensuring continuity of operations when primary systems become unavailable1 requiring personnel to employ alternate approaches1 contingency plans1 or emergency procedures4 #afej4 ,derived sourcing requirements for artificial intelligence outputs 7a7 ,sourcing requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer and in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 require that any vendor providing artificial intelligence capabilities to the ,department of ,defense implement1 as a condition of contract award or continued performance1 a sourcing mechanism that affixes clearly cited sources within any output generated by such capabilities and delivered to the ,department1 in a form approved by the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 indicating1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 any source that they originate from or are attributable to2 and 7,b7 any foreign adversary propaganda source and identifying the foreign adversary covered nation associated with that source4 7#b7 ,scope of sourcing requirement ,the sourcing requirement under paragraph 7#a7 shall apply to any artificial intelligence capability used by the ,department of ,defense to generate1 summarize1 synthesize1 translate1 or otherwise produce informational text- or image-based outputs4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed-- 7,a7 to restrict the sources upon which an artificial intelligence model may draw2 or 7,b7 to prohibit a vendor from training1 fine-tuning1 retrieval-augmenting1 or otherwise incorporating into an artificial intelligence model data or content originating from any source4 7b7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,sourcing standards ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer shall establish standards for the sourcing requirement under subsection 7a71 including-- 7,a7 the form and content of required sourcing2 7,b7 the form1 content1 and placement of sourcing to highlight foreign adversary propaganda sources2 7,c7 the methodology by which vendors shall identify outputs derived from foreign adversary propaganda sources1 including provenance tracking and source attribution requirements2 and 7,d7 thresholds for materiality1 including when partial derivation from a foreign adversary propaganda source triggers the sourcing requirement4 7#b7 ,vendor compliance ,each vendor subject to the requirements of subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense1 through the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 documentation describing the technical mechanism by which the vendor identifies and labels sources in outputs and highlights those sources derived from foreign adversary propaganda sources4 7c7 ,report ,not later than the date on which the sourcing standards required under subsection 7b77#a7 are established1 the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the implementation plans for such standards4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term artificial intelligence has the meaning given that term in section #ejjb of the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative ,act of #bjbj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #idja74 7#b7 ,the term artificial intelligence capability means any artificial intelligence model1 system1 tool1 application1 service1 or component thereof that is provided to1 procured by1 developed for1 or used by the ,department of ,defense1 whether as a standalone product1 an embedded feature1 or a service accessed via application programming interface or other means4 7#c7 ,the term foreign adversary covered nation-- 7,a7 has the meaning given the term covered nation in section #dhgb7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 includes any foreign terrorist organization designated by the ,secretary of ,state under section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi72 and 7,c7 includes any media organization affiliated with an entity on the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury 7commonly known as the ,,sdn list74 7#d7 ,the term foreign adversary propaganda source means any media organization1 publication1 website1 social media account1 broadcast outlet1 or other information channel that-- 7,a7 is owned1 operated1 controlled1 funded1 or editorially directed1 in whole or in part1 by the government of a foreign adversary covered nation1 or by an entity acting on behalf of such government2 or 7,b7 is engaged in foreign malign influence activities 7as defined in section #aai;,c7f7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjei7;f777 on behalf of1 or in coordination with1 a foreign adversary covered nation4 7#e7 ,the term vendor means any contractor1 subcontractor1 or other person who provides an artificial intelligence capability to the ,department of ,defense under a contract 7as described in section #fcjc of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code71 a subcontract1 a grant or cooperative agreement1 or any similar instrument4 #afea4 ,improvements regarding guidance and prohibition on use of certain artificial intelligence ,section #aecb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,consideration of guidance and inserting ,guidance2 and 7ii7 by striking consider issuing and inserting issue2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7 by striking if and inserting after the date that is #ij days after the date on which2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,c7 any artificial intelligence1 or successor artificial intelligence1 developed by the ,chinese company ,baidu2 7,d7 any artificial intelligence1 or successor artificial intelligence1 developed by the ,chinese company ,zhipu ,,ai2 7,e7 any artificial intelligence1 or successor artificial intelligence1 developed by the ,chinese company ,moonshot ,,ai2 7,f7 any artificial intelligence1 or successor artificial intelligence1 developed by the ,chinese company #ja4;,,ai2 7,g7 any artificial intelligence1 or successor artificial intelligence1 developed by the ,chinese company ,mistral-rival ,minimax2 7,h7 any artificial intelligence1 or successor artificial intelligence1 developed by the ,chinese company ,alibaba2 7,i7 any artificial intelligence1 or successor artificial intelligence1 developed by the ,chinese company ,tencent2 7,j7 any artificial intelligence1 or successor artificial intelligence1 developed by the ,chinese company ,huawei2 7,k7 any artificial intelligence1 or successor artificial intelligence1 developed by the ,chinese company ,bytedance2 7,l7 any artificial intelligence1 or successor artificial intelligence1 developed by the ,chinese company ,xiaomi2 or 7,m7 any artificial intelligence1 or successor artificial intelligence1 that is a derivative model derived from artificial intelligence identified by subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,l74 2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 ,the term covered artificial intelligence company means-- 7,a7 an entity that-- 7i7 produces or provides artificial intelligence models or applications2 and 7ii7 7,i7 is included on-- 7aa7 the ,consolidated ,screening ,list maintained by the ,international ,trade ,administration of the ,department of ,commerce2 or 7bb7 the civil-military fusion list maintained under section #abfj;,h of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note72 7,,ii7 is domiciled in a covered nation2 or 7,,iii7 is subject to unmitigated foreign ownership1 control1 or influence by a covered nation1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense in accordance with the ,national ,industrial ,security ,program or any successor to such program2 or 7,b7 an entity that produces or provides artificial intelligence models or applications that are derivative models that are derived from artificial models or applications produced or provided by an entity described in subparagraph 7,a74 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,the term derivative model means an artificial intelligence model with weights1 parameters1 or training outputs that are derived in whole or in material part from another artificial intelligence model1 including through fine-tuning1 quantization1 distillation1 merging1 or any other adaptation technique4 4 #afeb4 ,artificial intelligence functional bill of materials 7a7 ,artificial intelligence functional bill of materials ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 and the ,chief ,information ,officer shall revise the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement to prohibit the ,department of ,defense from entering into1 renewing1 or extending a contract for the procurement of goods or services that utilize artificial intelligence1 unless the contractor-- 7#a7 submits to the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer an artificial intelligence functional bill of materials prior to the award1 renewal1 or extension of the contract2 and 7#b7 maintains the bill of materials such that the contractor can deliver an updated bill of materials to the relevant component of the ,department of ,defense within #dh hours of a request for such bill of materials4 7b7 ,format and ,contents of ,artificial ,intelligence ,functional ,bill of ,materials 7#a7 ,in general ,a functional bill of materials described under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7,a7 include details related to the software1 data1 and hardware underpinning systems utilizing artificial intelligence in accordance with paragraphs 7#b71 7#c7 and 7#d7 of this subsection4 7,b7 be machine-readable2 and 7,c7 disclose sufficient detail to enable a timely assessment by the ,department of ,defense of the impact of-- 7i7 newly identified vulnerabilities2 7ii7 security risks2 7iii7 integrity concerns affecting software1 models1 or data2 and 7iv7 other newly available risk-relevant information affecting components incorporated into or relied upon by the artificial intelligence system4 7#b7 ,minimum requirements for software section of artificial intelligence functional bill of materials ,the software section of the artificial intelligence functional bill of materials required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following minimum elements3 7,a7 ,a description of all models of the artificial intelligence1 including-- 7i7 pre-trained foundation models2 7ii7 fine-tuned models customized for specific ,department of ,defense use cases through transfer learning or additional training2 7iii7 internally trained models1 including custom architectures and algorithms for the ,department of ,defense2 7iv7 other model versions and configurations deployed in production1 along with their hyperparameters and deployment context2 and 7v7 for each models described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7-- 7,i7 the model name2 7,,ii7 the model identifiers2 7,,iii7 the model version or release identifier2 7,,iv7 the model supplier2 7,v7 the model origin2 7,,vi7 the model lineage2 7,,vii7 the model license2 7,,viii7 the integrity reference2 7,,ix7 a description of any self-hosted or custom models across containers or virtual machines2 7,x7 any model source registries and versions2 and 7,,xi7 a description of artificial intelligence agents and their functional boundaries 7abilities to read1 write1 and execute74 7,b7 ,a description of the dependencies of the artificial intelligence1 including-- 7i7 the machine-learning frameworks used to build and run the artificial intelligence2 7ii7 the developer-level artificial intelligence technologies and software development kits1 including integrated development environment extensions2 7iii7 any third-party packages1 including supporting libraries and open-source components that models of the artificial intelligence depend on2 7iv7 the runtime dependencies necessary for training1 serving1 or orchestrating artificial intelligence models in production2 and 7v7 any direct and nested transitive relationships4 7,c7 ,the security and governance of the artificial intelligence1 including-- 7i7 identity verification and access1 including service accounts1 roles1 permissions1 and credentials the artificial intelligence system uses2 7ii7 access paths1 including external application programming interfaces2 7iii7 security controls1 such as policies1 classifiers1 and validation mechanisms that apply to the artificial intelligence components2 7iv7 guardrail safety configurations and filters2 and 7v7 model context protocol server tool configurations4 7,d7 ,any access history and permissions granted by the artificial intelligence1 including-- 7i7 a description of the ownership of and access to the artificial intelligence system by the ,department of ,defense2 7ii7 the change history1 including audit trails that show who modified components1 when1 and why2 and 7iii7 a description of the approval workflows1 including processes that govern how artificial intelligence components move through development1 testing1 and production4 7,e7 ,the performance metrics and model updates1 including-- 7i7 use cases1 prioritizing high-impact use cases2 and 7ii7 performance metrics1 such as accuracy and latency4 7#c7 ,data section of artificial intelligence bill of materials ,the data section of the artificial intelligence functional bill of materials required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following minimum elements3 7,a7 ,the training data1 including datasets used to train or fine-tune models of the artificial intelligence1 including their origin1 licensing1 and any applied preprocessing4 7,b7 ,the inference-time data1 such as data sources any model of the artificial intelligence accessed during production1 including real-time ,a,p,is1 feature stores1 or data warehouses4 7,c7 ,data storage1 including the underlying storage systems1 such as cloud storage1 databases1 or vector databases1 that hold artificial intelligence-related data4 7,d7 ,metadata on components' name1 precise version1 file paths1 open-source licenses1 package managers1 and unique identifiers such as purl or cryptographic hashes4 7,e7 ,for each dataset described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7-- 7i7 the dataset name2 7ii7 the dataset version or date of creation or last update1 whichever is more recent2 7iii7 the dataset location2 7iv7 the integrity reference2 7v7 the sensitivity of the data2 7vi7 the license to use such data2 7vii7 the data supplier2 7viii7 the creator of the data contained in the dataset2 7ix7 the data origin2 7x7 the data lineage2 7xi7 the country of origin2 and 7xii7 the data processing history4 7#d7 ,hardware section of artificial intelligence functional bill of materials ,the hardware section of the artificial intelligence functional bill of materials required under subsection 7a7 shall include relevant information of the physical infrastructure that the artificial intelligence runs on1 including the following minimum elements3 7,a7 ,compute resources1 including graphics processing units1 tensor processing units1 and other acceleration hardware artificial intelligence workloads use4 7,b7 ,any storage and networking that supports the artificial intelligence1 including the cloud infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence operations and other network paths between components4 7,c7 ,cloud environments1 including accounts1 regions1 and deployment boundaries on which artificial intelligence workloads run4 7c7 ,applicability of software bill of materials requirements to artificial intelligence 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 and the ,chief ,information ,officer shall develop regulations1 guidance1 and policies to ensure that current policies1 regulations1 and guidance relating to the use1 submission1 or maintenance of a software bill of materials shall apply to the software that underpins artificial intelligence systems used1 developed1 or procured by the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than one year 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-- 7,a7 the status of the implementation of the regulations1 guidance1 and policies developed under paragraph 7#a71 including any challenges1 recommendations1 and legislative or regulatory action needed to enhance the effectiveness of such implementation2 7,b7 the feasibility and necessity of updating ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4hg1 ,operation of the ,software ,acquisition ,pathway 7,october #b1 #bjbj7 and the software acquisition pathway established under section #cfjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 with requirements for-- 7i7 an artificial intelligence software bill of materials2 and 7ii7 a more detailed software bill of materials in the procurement of software1 hardware1 artificial intelligence technologies1 and cryptographic technologies2 and 7,c7 the estimated costs of implementing the requirements described in subparagraph 7,b74 7d7 ,cybersecurity considerations for bill of materials 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,systems ,agency and ,chief ,information ,officer shall issue guidance on to procuring agencies on appropriate storage of any bill of material submitted under subsection 7a7 to align with the cybersecurity requirements of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,contents ,the guidance issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 strict access controls2 7,b7 digital signing and hashing2 7,c7 secure sharing mechanisms2 and 7,d7 centralized repositories to prevent tampering and unauthorized access4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,artificial intelligence ,the terms artificial intelligence have the meanings given such terms1 respectively1 in section #ejja of the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative ,act of #bjbj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #idja74 7#b7 ,software bill of materials ,the term software bill of materials means the records kept in the normal course of business that identify each component1 library1 and dependency comprising a software application4 #afec4 ,requirements for human oversight of use of force by the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue regulations to ensure that-- 7#a7 the use of force by the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states remains subject to a clear1 accountable1 and identifiable human chain of command and control2 7#b7 decisions to authorize1 initiate1 or terminate the use of force are attributable to human commanders and operators acting within established legal authorities2 7#c7 the employment of any weapon system1 whether unguided1 autonomous1 semi-autonomous1 or otherwise enabled by advanced technologies1 shall not eliminate human responsibility for the use of force2 7#d7 all weapon systems shall be designed1 fielded1 and employed in a manner that preserves human accountability consistent with the law of armed conflict and any applicable law of the ,united ,states2 and 7#e7 any weapon system developed or employed by the ,department of ,defense that incorporates autonomous or artificial intelligence-enabled functions-- 7,a7 is designed and fielded consistent with ,department of ,defense ,directive #cjjj4ji 7relating to ,autonomy in ,weapon ,systems71 or any successor directive1 including the requirement that all individuals in the human chain of command may exercise control over such system to exercise appropriate levels of human judgment over the use of force2 7,b7 includes operational plans1 rules of engagement1 doctrine1 and training manuals that clearly specify the roles and responsibilities of commanders and operators in-- 7i7 authorizing and supervising the use of force by the system2 and 7ii7 executing manned-unmanned teaming concepts by semi-autonomous and fully autonomous formations2 7,c7 is subject to exercises1 simulations1 trainings of relevant personnel1 and concepts of employment that assess the risk of automation bias and evaluate the ability of commanders and operators to appropriately question1 override1 or disengage the system outputs during decisions involving the use of force as appropriate given the design of the system2 7,d7 is subject to verification1 validation1 testing1 and evaluation processes that assess-- 7i7 system performance to ensure that the system is sufficiently robust and functions as anticipated in realistic operational environments2 and 7ii7 the clarity of the human-command relationship and decision authorities2 and 7,e7 has mechanisms in place to ensure that after-action review processes can identify responsible human decision-makers within the chain of command for any employment of force involving the system4 7b7 ,joint ,doctrine for ,autonomous ,warfare 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall develop a joint doctrine for autonomous warfare4 7#b7 ,contents ,the doctrine developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 establish fundamental principles across the ,joint ,force that focus on manned-unmanned blended units and fully autonomous units1 in which human and machine platforms conduct multi-domain operations2 7,b7 consider new operational concepts1 new command-and-control structures and processes1 new training and military education1 and new organizational reforms that integrate autonomy into warfighting2 and 7,c7 include the manner by which the ,joint ,force will incorporate new warfighting technologies1 such as artificial intelligence1 autonomous platforms and organizational units1 and drone swarms1 into existing joint doctrine4 7c7 ,annual report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7,a7 a description of the measures taken to ensure compliance with the requirements of subsection 7a72 7,b7 any identified risks of accountability gaps associated with new weapon systems or emerging technologies2 and 7,c7 any legislative action required to strengthen compliance with the requirements of subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,form ,the annual report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #afed4 ,biosecurity procurement requirements for covered artificial intelligence models 7a7 ,biosecurity evaluation framework 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a framework for the implementation of biosecurity evaluation standards and best practices relating to covered artificial intelligence models to mitigate biosecurity risks to the ,department of ,defense from the use of such models1 including any risk presented by a malicious actor gaining unauthorized access to such models4 7#b7 ,coverage of relevant aspects of biosecurity risk ,the framework developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall cover all aspects of biosecurity risks posed by and to covered artificial intelligence models1 including the following3 7,a7 ,evaluation of the potential for misuse1 including the capability of covered artificial intelligence models to materially enable1 meaningfully facilitate1 or significantly lower barriers to the design1 acquisition1 production1 or dissemination of biological agents1 toxins1 or other biological threats4 7,b7 ,evaluation of model behaviors and failure modes relevant to biosecurity1 including the propensity to provide actionable assistance for harmful biological activities1 including through prompt-based elicitation1 fine-tuning1 tool use1 or other methods of adaptation4 7,c7 ,biosecurity red-teaming and testing requirements1 including the use of qualified subject-matter experts and test protocols designed to simulate realistic misuse attempts4 7,d7 ,mitigation measures and safeguards1 including the deployment of technical and operational controls to reduce biosecurity risks1 such as access controls1 monitoring1 logging1 usage restrictions1 capability gating1 safe completion techniques1 and limitations on high-risk functionality4 7,e7 ,risks relating to the unintended exposure1 theft1 or release of covered artificial intelligence models 7including model weights1 parameters1 system prompts1 fine-tuning data1 or other sensitive model artifacts7 and the biosecurity implications of such unauthorized access4 7,f7 ,supply chain and third-party risks relevant to biosecurity1 including the risks posed by integration of covered artificial intelligence models into other systems and the risk that downstream deployments or failure by contractors to implement required biosecurity controls4 7,g7 ,processes for re-evaluation over time1 including triggers for reassessment based on material changes to a model 7including capability improvements1 new tooling1 fine-tuning1 or deployment changes7 and updated threat information4 7#c7 ,risk-based scaling ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the framework developed under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 prioritizes the covered artificial intelligence models that present the greatest potential biosecurity risk1 based on threat reporting1 risk assessments1 and model capability evaluations2 7,b7 establishes security and evaluation levels that scale to the biosecurity risk posed by a covered artificial intelligence model1 taking into account the sensitivity of the mission context and the potential consequences of misuse2 and 7,c7 is designed to be practicable for acquisition and implementation1 including through the use of tiered requirements and appropriate tailoring to the type of technology and deployment4 7#d7 ,consultation ,in developing the framework under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may consult with-- 7,a7 such officials as the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate2 and 7,b7 any relevant industry1 academic1 and civil society experts with demonstrated biosecurity expertise4 7b7 ,condition of procurement2 implementation through acquisition regulations 7#a7 ,condition of procurement ,beginning on the date that is #ah months after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense issues implementing guidance under paragraph 7#b71 the ,department of ,defense may not procure1 obtain1 renew1 or extend the use of a covered artificial intelligence model 7including through a contract for cloud-hosted model access7 unless the covered artificial intelligence model has undergone biosecurity testing and evaluation consistent with the framework developed under subsection 7a7 and the ,secretary determines that appropriate mitigation measures and safeguards have been implemented commensurate with the risk4 7#b7 ,implementing guidance and ,,dfars ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue implementing guidance to carry out the requirements of this section4 ,the ,secretary may amend the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement to incorporate requirements consistent with such guidance1 including requirements applicable to contractors that develop1 deploy1 store1 host1 fine-tune1 integrate1 or provide access to covered artificial intelligence models for the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,contractor assurances and documentation ,the implementing guidance under paragraph 7#b7 shall include contractor assurance and documentation requirements sufficient for the ,department to verify compliance1 which may include-- 7,a7 summaries of testing protocols and results1 including biosecurity red-teaming results1 limitations1 and remediation actions2 7,b7 descriptions of mitigation measures implemented and evidence of their operation2 7,c7 supply chain and access-control information relevant to the risk of unauthorized access to the model2 and 7,d7 such additional information as the ,secretary determines necessary to evaluate biosecurity risk and compliance1 consistent with protection of classified information and proprietary business information4 7#d7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a specific procurement or use if the ,secretary determines that exigent circumstances or overriding national security needs require such waiver4 ,any waiver under this paragraph shall be-- 7,a7 in writing2 7,b7 time-limited2 7,c7 accompanied by a description of compensating controls to manage biosecurity risk to the maximum extent practicable2 and 7,d7 provided to the congressional defense committees not later than #cj days after the waiver is issued4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing-- 7#a7 the framework developed under subsection 7a7 and the status of implementation under subsection 7b72 7#b7 the categories of covered artificial intelligence models subject to the framework and any updates to the scope of coverage2 7#c7 the extent to which the ,department has incorporated biosecurity evaluation requirements into procurement processes and contract instruments2 7#d7 challenges and resource needs for implementing biosecurity evaluations and mitigations2 and 7#e7 any recommendations for additional authorities or legislative actions4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,artificial intelligence2 machine learning ,the terms artificial intelligence and machine learning have the meanings given such terms in section #ejja of the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative ,act of #bjbj 7 #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #idja74 7#b7 ,biosecurity evaluation ,the term biosecurity evaluation means testing1 assessment1 and analysis conducted to identify and characterize biosecurity-relevant capabilities1 misuse potential1 and failure modes of a covered artificial intelligence model1 including through red-teaming1 and the evaluation of mitigation measures to reduce such risks4 7#c7 ,covered artificial intelligence model ,the term covered artificial intelligence model means an artificial intelligence model1 or class of artificial intelligence models1 designated by the ,secretary of ,defense for purposes of this section based on an assessment that the model's biological or life-sciences-related capabilities1 scale1 access patterns1 or deployment context could present a material biosecurity risk to the ,department of ,defense if misused or accessed by unauthorized persons4 #afee4 ,prototyping secure artificial intelligence data centers 7a7 ,prototyping artificial intelligence data centers ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency and the head of the ,center for ,artificial ,intelligence ,standards and ,innovation at the ,department of ,commerce1 carry out a program to construct1 retrofit1 prototype1 and perform testing and evaluation on highly secure data centers uniquely built for artificial intelligence workloads and capable of-- 7#a7 resisting attacks by nation-state adversaries2 7#b7 addressing threats from autonomous artificial intelligence agents2 and 7#c7 securing the confidentiality1 integrity1 and availability of artificial intelligence models and inference pipelines4 7b7 ,focus ,the program required by subsection 7a7 shall be focused on-- 7#a7 building or retrofitting prototype technologies and security controls needed to protect artificial intelligence data centers from attacks by nation-state adversaries2 7#b7 building or prototyping crucial components1 such as cross-domain solutions1 to address specific security needs of artificial intelligence data centers2 7#c7 protecting model weights and other sensitive assets stored in advanced artificial intelligence data centers from theft1 sabotage1 unauthorized access1 or manipulation by nation-state adversaries2 7#d7 addressing new challenges associated with highly autonomous artificial intelligence systems1 including attempts to autonomously exploit vulnerabilities1 evade monitoring1 or exfiltrate sensitive assets2 7#e7 identifying technologies not yet commercially available or sufficiently mature to achieve the elements of the focus set out in this subsection1 including hardware tamper resistance1 secure and confidential computing at scale1 and supply chain verification tools1 and recommending research and development investments needed to advance such technologies2 7#f7 assessing relevant physical security1 cybersecurity1 supply chain security1 insider threat1 access control1 monitoring1 compartmentation1 secure compute environment1 and incident response requirements for such facilities2 and 7#g7 developing detailed plans1 budgets1 and cost estimates and recommended courses of action1 for constructing or retrofitting facilities to achieve the goals of this subsection4 7c7 ,briefing and report 7#a7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on progress made under the program required by subsection 7a71 including key findings from prototype activities1 threats1 vulnerabilities1 capability gaps1 and resourcing requirements4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the program required by subsection 7a71 including-- 7,a7 prototype results1 technologies1 or operational measures needed to improve the security of secure artificial intelligence data centers2 and 7,b7 recommendations for further investments to address threats from nation-state adversaries and autonomous artificial intelligence agents4 ,b ,military ,construction ,authorizations #bjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbg4 #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 #bjbi2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjcj4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to authorizations 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 therefor71 for which appropriated funds have been obligated before the later of-- 7#a7 ,october #a1 #bjbi2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for fiscal year #bjcj for military construction projects1 land acquisition1 facilities sustainment1 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 #bjbf2 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#adg1jjj1jjj;,guam,joint ,region ,marianas#ahd1jjj1jjj;,hawaii,schofield ,barracks#cj1jjj1jjj,wheeler ,army ,air ,field#dei1jjj1jjj;,indiana,crane ,army ,ammunition ,activity#bg1jjj1jjj,louisiana,fort ,polk#aeg1jjj1jjj,new ,york,fort ,drum#be1jjj1jjj,oklahoma,fort ,sill#ic1jjj1jjj,texas,fort ,bliss#ce1jjj1jjj;,fort ,hood#ha1jjj1jjj;,joint ,base ,san ,antonio#iah1jjj1jjj 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,honduras,soto ,cano ,air ,base#ag1jjj1jjj;,italy,caserma ,renato ,del ,din#ag1jjj1jjj #bajb4 ,family housing 7a7 ,construction and acquisition ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bajc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,army may construct or acquire family housing units 7including land acquisition and supporting facilities7 at the installations or locations1 in the number of units1 and in the amounts set forth in the following table3 ,army3 ,family ,housing,country,installation,units,amou nt,germany,south ,camp ,vilseck,f,h ,replacement ,construction 7#dd units7#ie1jfj1jjj,kwajalein,kwajalein ,atoll,f,h ,replacement ,construction 7#cj units7#adf1cei1jjj 7b7 ,improvements to military family housing units ,subject to section #bhbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bajc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,army may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed #aid1jjf1jjj4 7c7 ,planning and design ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bajc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,army may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed #ij1eeg1jjj4 #bajc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,army 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 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 #bajd of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #abff71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbg1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbh1 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 and modification 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 7c71 as provided in section #baja of that ,act 7#ace ,stat4 #bafc7 and most recently extended by section #baje of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #abfg71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbg1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbh1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,modification of authority to carry out project at ,fort ,stewart1 ,georgia ,in the case of the authorization set forth in the table in subsection 7c71 as provided in section #baja of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bafa71 for ,fort ,stewart1 ,georgia1 for construction of a barracks1 the ,secretary of the ,army may construct a facility of #aic1cdg square feet4 7c7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,army3 ,extension of #bjbb ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,georgia,fort ,stewart ,barracks #aje1jjj1jjj;,germany,smith ,barracks,live ,fire ,exercise ,shoothouse#af1jjj1jjj #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 authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #baja of that ,act 7#acf ,stat4 #biga71 and extended by section #bajf of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #abfg71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbg1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbh1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,army3 ,extension of #bjbc ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,germany,east ,camp ,grafenwoehr,e,d,i3 ,battalion ,trng ,cplx#b 7,,ops_/,veh ,maint7#fd1jjj1jjj;,hawaii,fort ,shafter,water ,system ,upgrade#cc1jjj1jjj,tripler ,army ,medical ,center,upgrade ,potable ,water ,system#ch1jjj1jjj;,japan,kadena ,air ,force ,base,vehicle ,maintenance ,shop#hj1jjj1jjj #bajg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbd projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gji71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #baja of that ,act 7#acg ,stat4 #gaj71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbg1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbh1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,army3 ,extension of #bjbd ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,germany ,grafenwoehr,automated ,multi-,purpose ,machine ,gun ,range#aj1djj1jjj;,hohenfels,simulations ,center#hh1jjj1jjj;,hawaii,aliamanu ,military ,reservation,water ,storage ,tank#bj1jjj1jjj;,fort ,shafter,clearwell and ,booster ,pump#hj1jjj1jjj;,helemano ,military ,reservation,wells and ,storage ,tanks#ij1jjj1jjj,schofield ,barracks,elevated ,tank and ,distribution ,lines#ce1jjj1jjj,kentucky,fort ,campbell,multipurpose ,training ,range#ci1jjj1jjj,north ,carolina,fort ,liberty,aircraft ,maintenance ,hangar #fa1jjj1jjj;,barracks 7,facility ,prototyping7#he1jjj1jjj,texas,red ,river ,army ,depot,component ,rebuild ,shop#aac1jjj1jjj #bajh4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbe project at ,grafenwoehr1 ,germany ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #baja of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bbab7 for ,u4,s4 ,army ,garrison ,bavaria1 ,germany1 for construction of an operational readiness training complex underground electric line as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army may construct an operational readiness training complex underground electric line at ,grafenwoehr1 ,germany4 #baji4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbf project at ,joint ,region ,marianas1 ,guam ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #baja of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #abfe7 for ,joint ,region ,marianas1 ,guam1 for construction of ,,pdi3 ,guam ,defense ,system1 ,,eiamd1 ,phase #b 7,inc71 at that location1 the ,secretary of the ,army may construct a #b1dif-square-foot pump house and #fdh1jjj-;gallon non-portable water storage tank4 ,,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,camp ,pendleton#ec1aej1jjj,naval ,base ,san ,diego#fh1jjj1jjj;,connecticut,naval ,submarine ,base ,new ,london#ej1jjj1jjj;,florida,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station#fj1iij1jjj;,georgia,naval ,air ,station ,albany#hf1cej1jjj,naval ,submarine ,base ,kings ,bay#dij1eej1jjj;,guam,joint ,region ,marianas#a1cdf1gfc1jjj;,hawaii,ford ,island#ahc1gfj1jjj,marine ,corps ,base ,kaneohe ,bay#cdj1jgj1jjj;,illinois,naval ,station ,great ,lakes#bdg1jjj1jjj;,indiana,naval ,weapons ,station ,crane#ajc1chj1jjj,maryland,united ,states ,naval ,academy#hf1jjj1jjj,nevada,naval ,air ,station ,fallon#chg1egj1jjj,north ,carolina,camp ,lejeune#cia1iaj1jjj,virginia,joint ,expeditionary ,base ,little ,creek - ,fort ,story#fe1fdj1jjj,naval ,air ,station ,oceana#ajd1cdj1jjj,naval ,station ,norfolk#agg1ihj1jjj,washington,naval ,air ,station ,whidbey ,island#bgg1jjj1jjj,naval ,base ,kitsap-,bangor#fgi1ecj1jjj,naval ,base ,kitsap-,bremerton#aie1bbg1jjj,puget ,sound ,naval ,shipyard#ad1gei1cfj1jjj 7b7 ,outside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects outside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,installation or ,location,amount,japan,kadena ,air ,base#ca1ghj1jjj,spain,naval ,station ,rota#fd1jhj1jjj #bbjb4 ,family housing 7a7 ,improvements to military family housing units ,subject to section #bhbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed #eaa1hcg1jjj4 7b7 ,planning and design ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed #eg1cga1jjj4 #bbjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,navy 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 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 #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 #bige7 and extended by section #bbjf of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #abga71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbg1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbh1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,navy3 ,extension of #bjbc ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,florida,naval ,air ,station ,jacksonville ,engine ,test ,cells ,modifications #ajj1egj1jjj ,hawaii,joint ,base ,pearl ,harbor-,hickman,missile ,magazines#adb1ghc1jjj,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#ha1fij1jjj,recruit ,barracks#he1jdj1jjj,spain,naval ,station ,rota,e,d,i3 ,missile ,magazines#ib1cbc1jjj #bbje4 ,extension and modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbd projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gji71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7c71 as provided in section #bbja of that ,act 7#acg ,stat4 #gad71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbg1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbh1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,modification of authority to carry out project at ,marine ,corps ,base ,quantico1 ,virginia ,in the case of the authorization set forth in the table in subsection 7c71 as provided in section #bbja of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gad7 for construction of a ,water ,treatment ,plant at ,marine ,corps ,base ,quantico1 ,virginia1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may construct #bj1jjj linear feet of water supply lines1 three pump houses 7non-occupied71 and one #b1cjj-square foot pump station_/multi-purpose building 7occupied7 in lieu of a water treatment plant at the installation4 7c7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,navy3 ,extension of #bjbd ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,california,marine ,corps ,air ,ground ,combat ,center ,twentynine ,palms,communications ,towers #ee1cda1jjj ,connecticut,naval ,submarine ,base ,new ,london,weapons ,magazine ,ordnance ,operations ,fac#bai1bjj1jjj;,district of ,columbia,marine ,barracks ,washington 7#hth ,street and ,i7 ,bachelor ,enlisted ,quarters ,support ,facility#aca1hjj1jjj;,guam,naval ,base ,guan,p,d,i3 ,consolidated ,,meb ,,hq_/,,ncis ,phase ,,ii#ai1gdj1jjj,,pdi3 ,satellite ,communications ,facility 7,,inc7#eie1ajj1jjj;,hawaii,marine ,corps ,base ,kaneohe ,bay,water ,reclamation ,facility ,compliance ,upgrade#cah1hde1jjj;,italy,naval ,air ,station ,sigonella,e,d,i3 ,ordnance ,magazines #ij1cdh1jjj,maryland,fort ,meade,cybersecurity ,operations ,facility#ahf1dhj1jjj,naval ,air ,station ,patuxent ,river,aircraft ,development and ,maintenance ,facilities#ada1gjj1jjj,north ,carolina,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,lejeune#ajth ,marines ,maintenance ,operations ,complex#aag1eej1jjj,virginia,marine ,corps ,base ,quantico,water ,treatment ,plant#abg1abj1jjj,naval ,station ,norfolk,m,q-#be ,aircraft ,laydown ,facility#abh1fgh1jjj,naval ,weapons ,station ,yorktown,weapons ,magazines#bhc1ejj1jjj,washington,naval ,base ,kitsap,alternate ,power ,transmission ,line#ai1jjj1jjj #bbjf4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbf project at ,pacific ,missile ,range ,facility ,barking ,sands1 ,hawaii ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bbja of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #abfh7 for construction of ,,pdi3 ,airfield ,pavement ,upgrades at ,pacific ,missile ,range ,facility ,barking ,sands1 ,hawaii1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may expand airfield pavement areas to #bhj1jjj square meters to mitigate the risk of aircraft hydroplane4 ,,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,alabama,redstone ,arsenal#b1jej1jjj1jjj;,alaska,eielson ,air ,force ,base#ia1jjj1jjj;,joint ,base ,elmendorf-,richardson#b1jff1jej1jjj;,ar kansas,ebbing ,air ,national ,guard ,base#ah1jjj1jjj,little ,rock ,air ,force ,base#bg1jjj1jjj;,colorado,schriever ,space ,force ,base#bej1jjj1jjj;,florida,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station#dji1hjj1jjj;,eglin ,air ,force ,base#hg1hjj1jjj,tyndall ,air ,force ,base#bjh1jjj1jjj;,georgia,moody ,air ,force ,base#ae1hgj1jjj,robins ,air ,force ,base#eb1jjj1jjj;,illinois,scott ,air ,force ,base#gi1jjj1jjj,mississippi,columbus ,air ,force ,base#aa1hjj1jjj,missouri,whiteman ,air ,force ,base#afi1jjj1jjj,montana,malmstrom ,air ,force ,base#a1cij1jjj1jjj,nevada,creech ,air ,force ,base#aei1jjj1jjj,nellis ,air ,force ,base#gcj1gjj1jjj,new ,mexico,holloman ,air ,force ,base#gb1gej1jjj,kirtland ,air ,force ,base#bej1jjj1jjj,north ,carolina,seymour ,johnson ,air ,force ,base#ac1jjj1jjj,north ,dakota,grand ,forks ,air ,force ,base#cba1jjj1jjj,minot ,air ,force ,base#bcb1jjj1jjj,tennessee,arnold ,air ,force ,base#ag1fjj1jjj,texas,dyess ,air ,force ,base#dgj1jjj1jjj;,joint ,base ,san ,antonio#ahj1jjj1jjj,lackland ,air ,force ,base#if1jjj1jjj,virginia,joint ,base ,langley-,eustis#di1jjj1jjj,wyoming,f4,e 4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base#aga1jjj1jjj 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,djibouti,chabelley ,airfield#bg1jjj1jjj;,japan,kadena ,air ,base#ii1jjj1jjj,misawa ,air ,base#hi1jjj1jjj,spain,morn ,air ,base#aef1jjj1jjj,wake ,island,wake ,island#cce1jjj1jjj #bcjb4 ,family housing 7a7 ,construction and acquisition ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct or acquire family housing units 7including land acquisition and supporting facilities7 at the installation or location1 in the number of units1 and in the amount set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force3 ,family ,housing,country,installation ,units,amount,united ,kingdom ,royal ,air ,force ,croughton,croughton 7,replacement7 7#ab ,units7 #bd1ajd1jjj 7b7 ,improvements to military family housing units ,subject to section #bhbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed #cbi1jfd1jjj4 7c7 ,planning and design ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed #abe1hed1jjj4 #bcjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,air ,force 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 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 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 #bcje of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #abgd71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbg1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbh1 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 #bcje4 ,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 most recently extended by section #bcjf of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #abge71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbg1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbh1 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 #bcjf4 ,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 and extended by section #bcjh of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #abgf71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbg1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbh1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjbc ,project ,authorizations,state_/,counrty,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,florida ,patrick ,space ,force ,base,consolidated ,communications ,center #ig1jjj1jjj,norway,rygge ,air ,station,e,d,i3 ,base ,perimeter ,security ,fence#h1bjj1jjj,texas,joint ,base ,san ,antonio-,randolph,child ,development ,center#bi1jjj1jjj #bcjg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbd projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gji71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in sections #bcja and #bcjb of that ,act 7#acf ,stat4 #gai71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbg1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbh1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjbd ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,alabama,maxwell ,air ,force ,base,m,h,p,i ,restructure ,,aetc ,group ,,ii#fe1jjj1jjj;,colorado,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy,construction ,improvement#i1bhb1jjj;,florida,eglin ,air ,force ,base,l,r,s,o ,hardware ,software ,development ,test ,facility#ae1ejj1jjj,mac,dill ,air ,force ,base,k,c-#df;,a ,,adal ,aircraft ,corrosion ,control#be1jjj1jjj,,kc-#df;,a ,,adal ,aircraft ,maintenance ,hangar#bg1jjj1jjj,,kc-#df;,a ,,adal ,apron ,hydrant ,fueling ,pits#gh1jjj1jjj,,kc-#df;,a ,,adal ,fuel ,system ,maintenance ,dock#ah1jjj1jjj;,guam,joint ,region ,marianas,p,d,i3 ,north ,aircraft ,parking ,ramp 7,,inc7#daa1jjj1jjj;,hawaii,joint ,base ,pearl ,harbor-,hickam,m,h,p,i ,restructure- ,joint ,base ,pearl ,harbor-,hickam#ge1jjj1jjj,massachusetts ,hanscom ,air ,force ,base,child ,development ,center#cg1jjj1jjj,mississippi,keesler ,air ,force ,base,m,h,p,i ,restructure-,southern ,group#hj1jjj1jjj,montana,malmstrom ,air ,force ,base,fire ,station ,bay_/,storage ,area#aj1cjj1jjj,norway,ryggee ,air ,station,e,d,i3 ,,dabs-,,fev ,storage#if1jjj1jjj;,,edi3 ,munitions ,storage ,area#dj1jjj1jjj,spain,morn ,air ,base,e,d,i3 ,munitions ,storage#cd1jjj1jjj,texas,joint ,base ,san ,antonio-,lackland,b,m,t-,chapel ,for ,america's ,airmen#ij1jjj1jjj,united ,kingdom,royal ,air ,force ,fairford,e,d,i3 ,,radr ,storage ,facility #fg1jjj1jjj,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath,e,d,i3 ,,radr ,storage ,facility #ea1jjj1jjj,wyoming,f4,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base,g,b,s,d ,integrated ,training ,center#he1jjj1jjj #bcjh4 ,authority to carry out family housing improvement projects ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may carry out family housing improvement projects to restructure agreements under the ,military ,housing ,privatization ,initiative under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 at-- 7#a7 ,dover ,air ,force ,base1 ,delaware1 in the amount of #be1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 ,tyndall ,air ,force ,base1 ,florida1 in the amount of #aej1fhe1jjj2 7#c7 ,scott ,air ,force ,base1 ,illinois1 in the amount of #eb1jjj1jjj2 and 7#d7 ,offutt ,air ,force ,base1 ,nebraska1 in the amount of #ej1jjj1jjj4 #bcji4 ,authority to carry out project at ,eglin ,air ,force ,base1 ,florida ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may carry out a military construction project to construct a #f1icd square meter ,joint ,all-,domain ,command and ,control 7,,jadc#b7 and ,air ,battle ,management ,systems 7,,abms7 ,test ,facility at ,eglin ,air ,force ,base1 ,florida1 in the amount of #hg1hjj1jjj using amounts available to the ,secretary for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4 ,,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,maxwell ,air ,force ,base#dd1jjj1jjj;,colorado,defense ,reutilization and ,marketing ,office 7,,drmo7 - ,colorado ,springs#he1jjj1jjj;,florida,homestead ,air ,reserve ,base#cc1jjj1jjj,naval ,air ,station ,jacksonville#dj1jjj1jjj;,guam,joint ,region ,marianas#cae1bhf1jjj,kentucky,fort ,knox#aag1jjj1jjj,maryland,bethesda ,naval ,hospital#dae1gci1jjj;,fort ,meade#a1cic1dfe1jjj,nebraska,offutt ,air ,force ,base#fi1jjj1jjj,nevada,creech ,air ,force ,base #be1cha1jjj,north ,carolina,camp ,lejeune#gb1jjj1jjj;,fort ,bragg#ej1jjj1jjj,utah,camp ,williams#dga1jjj1jjj,virginia,joint ,expeditionary ,base ,little ,creek - ,fort ,story #cf1jjj1jjj,washington,joint ,base ,lewis-,mc,chord#ce1jjj1jjj 7b7 ,outside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bdjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects outside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of ,defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,installation or ,location,amount,belgium,sterrebeek ,annex#cc1jjj1jjj;,germany,united ,states ,army ,garrison ,rheinland-,pfalz#adj1jjj1jjj,ramstein ,air ,base #bj1ejj1jjj;,japan,camp ,butler #cg1ijj1jjj,yokota ,air ,base#hh1bjj1jjj,korea,kunsan ,air ,base#fe1jjj1jjj,united ,kingdom,menwith ,hill ,station#ce1jjj1jjj,wake ,island,defense ,fuel ,support ,point#a1feb1jjj1jjj #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 the ,energy ,resilience and ,conservation ,investment ,program as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out energy resilience and conservation projects under chapter #agc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,,ercip ,projects3 ,inside the ,united ,states,state,installation or ,location,amount,alabama,redstone ,arsenal#ij1jjj1jjj;,california,camp ,edwards #gi1jjj1jjj;,florida,eglin ,air ,force ,base#dc1jjj1jjj,pennsylvania,defense ,distribution ,center1 ,susquehanna#eh1jjj1jjj,puerto ,rico,fort ,buchanan#cc1ejj1jjj,texas ,brooks ,army ,medical ,center#ee1ejj1jjj,washington,naval ,base ,kitsap#acb1fij1jjj,yakima ,training ,center#gc1jjj1jjj,wyoming,f4,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base#ea1gag1jjj 7b7 ,outside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bdjc7;a7 and available for the ,energy ,resilience and ,conservation ,investment ,program as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out energy resilience and conservation projects under chapter #agc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the installations or locations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,,ercip ,projects3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,installation or ,location,amount,bahrain,naval ,support ,activity ,bahrain#e1ijj1jjj;,germany,united ,states ,army ,garrison ,ansbach#gb1jjj1jjj 7c7 ,improvement of conveyed utility systems ,in the case of a utility system that is conveyed under section #bfhh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and that only provides utility services to a military installation1 notwithstanding subchapters ,i and ,,iii of chapter #afi and chapters #bba and #bbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of a military department may authorize a contract with the conveyee of the utility system to carry out the military construction projects set forth in the following table3 ,improvement of ,conveyed ,utility ,systems,state,installation or ,location,project,california ,travis ,air ,force ,base,power ,generation and ,microgrid,florida,eglin ,air ,force ,base,power ,generation and ,microgrid,north ,carolina,fort ,bragg,power ,generation and ,microgrid,wyoming,f4,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base,microgrid and ,battery ,storage #bdjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,defense ,agencies 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 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 of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bdjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #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 #bdjb7;a7 of that ,act 7#acf ,stat4 #bihc7 and most recently extended by section #bdjf of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #abha71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbg1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbh1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,defense ,agencies and ,,ercip ,projects3 ,extension of #bjbc ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,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,texas,fort ,hood,power ,generation and ,microgrid#ca1ejj1jjj #bdje4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbd projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gji71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in sections #bdja and #bdjb of that ,act 7#acg ,stat4 #gbf1 #gbg71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbg1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbh1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,defense ,agencies and ,,ercip ,projects3 ,extension of #bjbd ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,california,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,miramar,electrical ,infrastructure1 ,on-,site ,generation1 and ,microgrid ,improvements#cj1eej1jjj,vandenberg ,space ,force ,base,microgrid with ,backup ,power #eg1jjj1jjj;,georgia,naval ,submarine ,base ,kings ,bay,electrical ,transmission and ,distribution ,improvements1 ,phase #bgd1ejj1jjj,kansas,forbes ,field,microgrid and ,backup ,power#e1hej1jjj,missouri,lake ,city ,army ,ammunition ,plant,microgrid and ,backup ,power#hj1ajj1jjj,nebraska,offutt ,air ,force ,base,microgrid and ,backup ,power#da1jjj1jjj,north ,carolina,fort ,liberty 7,camp ,mackall7,microgrid and ,backup ,power#aj1ejj1jjj,oklahoma,fort ,sill,microgrid and ,backup ,power#gf1fej1jjj,puerto ,rico,fort ,buchanan,microgrid and ,backup ,power#ef1jjj1jjj,spain,naval ,station ,rota,bulk ,tank ,farm1 ,phase #ahj1jjj1jjj,texas,fort ,hood,microgrid and ,backup ,power#ah1bej1jjj,wyoming,f4,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base,microgrid and ,battery ,storage#be1jjj1jjj ,,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 collected from the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization as a result of construction previously financed by the ,united ,states and the amount set forth in the following table3 ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program,country,installation or ,location,amount,worldwide ,unspecified,n,a,t,o ,security ,investment ,program#fed1bgj1jjj #bejb4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,,nato ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 for contributions by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #bhjf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the share of the ,united ,states of the cost of projects for the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program authorized by section #beja as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 ,b ,host ,country ,in-kind ,contributions #beaa4 ,republic of ,korea funded construction projects ,pursuant to agreement with the ,republic of ,korea for required in-kind contributions1 the ,secretary of ,defense may accept military construction projects for the installations or locations in the ,republic of ,korea1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,republic of ,korea ,funded ,construction ,projects,component,installation or ,location,project ,amount,air ,force,osan ,air ,base,consolidated ,aircraft ,maintenance ,facility1 ,phase #agh1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,osan ,air ,base,upgrade ,electrical ,distribution1 ,east1 ,phase #bajc1jjj1jjj;,army,camp ,walker,elementary ,school#ia1jjj1jjj;,army,u,s,a,g ,humphreys,p,o,l ,pipeline#ce1jjj1jjj,marine ,corps,camp ,mujuk,administrative ,district ,access ,control ,point#ah1ejj1jjj,marine ,corps,yecheon ,air ,base,replace ,concrete ,apron#dg1jjj1jjj,navy,c,f,a ,chinhae,enlisted ,unaccompanied ,personnel ,housing#dd1jjj1jjj #beab4 ,republic of ,poland funded construction projects ,pursuant to agreement with the ,republic of ,poland for required in-kind contributions1 the ,secretary of ,defense may accept military construction projects for the installations or locations in the ,republic of ,poland1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,republic of ,poland ,funded ,construction ,projects,component,installation or ,location,project ,amount,air ,force,wroclaw ,a,b,dormitory and ,multi-,use ,support ,building#cb1jjj1jjj;,army,powdiz,rotary ,wing ,maintenance ,hangers#ajb1jjj1jjj ,,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,district of ,columbia,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home#hg1jjj1jjj;,hill ,east ,,rfk ,area #jbc1jjj1jjj;,florida,camp ,blanding#bh1jjj1jjj;,idaho,orchard ,training ,area#bg1jjj1jjj;,illinois,peoria#h1jjj1 jjj,kentucky,jackson ,field#ah1ejj1jjj,louisiana,abbeville ,readiness ,center#bc1jjj1jjj,massachusetts,camp ,edwards#dc1jjj1jjj,minnesota,camp ,ripley#ag1jjj1jjj,oklahoma,tulsa ,army ,aviation ,support ,facility#ah1ejj1jjj,washington,yakima ,training ,center#ah1jjj1jjj,west ,virginia,martinsburg ,readiness ,center#bj1jjj1jjj,wisconsin,black ,river ,falls#bj1jjj1jjj #bfjb4 ,authorized ,army ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,army ,reserve locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army ,reserve3 ,inside the ,united ,states,state,location,amount,colorado,f ort ,carson#ib1jjj1jjj;,illinois,fort ,sheridan#ch1jjj1jjj,virginia,richmond ,reserve ,center#dh1jjj1jjj #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,florida,na val ,air ,station ,jacksonville#dg1jjj1jjj #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,alabama,su mpter ,smith ,air ,national ,guard ,base#cc1jjj1jjj,michigan,selfridge ,air ,national ,guard ,base#cjj1jjj1jjj,missouri,rosecrans ,memorial ,airport#fc1jjj1jjj,south ,dakota,joe ,foss ,field#dj1jjj1jjj,tennessee,mc,gee-,tyso n ,airport#bh1jjj1jjj,texas,naval ,air ,station ,joint ,reserve ,base ,fort ,worth#bg1jjj1jjj,wisconsin,volk ,field ,air ,national ,guard ,base#ah1jjj1jjj #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,pennsylvan ia,pittsburgh ,air ,reserve ,station#ai1ejj1jjj #bfjf4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,national ,guard and ,reserve ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 for the costs of acquisition1 architectural and engineering services1 facilities sustainment1 and construction of facilities for the ,guard and ,reserve ,forces1 and for contributions therefor1 under chapter #ahjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7including the cost of acquisition of land for those facilities71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bfjg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbc projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bigj71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in sections #bfja1 #bfjb1 #bfjc and #bfjd of that ,act 7#acf ,stat4 #bihf1 #bihg7 and extended by section #bfjg of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #abhg71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbg1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbh1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,national ,guard and ,reserve3 ,extension of #bjbc ,project ,authorizations,state,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,alaska,joint ,base ,elmendorf-,richardson,aircraft ,maintenance ,hangar#fc1jjj1jjj;,arizona,morris ,air ,national ,guard ,base,base ,entry ,complex#ab1jjj1jjj,tucson ,international ,airport,land ,acquisition#aa1gjj1jjj;,arkansas,camp ,robinson,automated ,multipurpose ,machine ,gun ,range#i1ejj1jjj;,florida,gainesville,na tional ,guard ,readiness ,center#ba1jjj1jjj,perrine,army ,reserve ,center_/ ,,amsa#df1jjj1jjj;,hawaii,marine ,corps ,base ,kaneohe ,bay,c-#dj ,aircraft ,maintenance ,hangar#aaf1ifd1jjj;,indiana,fort ,wayne ,international ,airport,munitions ,maintenance and ,storage ,complex#af1ejj1jjj,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#ab1ejj1jjj #bfjh4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbd projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gji71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in sections #bfja1 #bfjb1 #bfjd1 and #bfje of that ,act 7#acg ,stat4 #gce-gcg71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbg1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbh1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,national ,guard and ,reserve3 ,extension of #bjbd ,project ,authorizations,state,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,alabama,birmingham,army ,reserve ,center_/,,amsa_/ ,land#eg1jjj1jjj;,arizona,davis-,monthan ,air ,force ,base,guardian ,angel ,,potff ,facility#h1ejj1jjj;,arkansas,ebbing ,air ,national ,guard ,base#c-;,bay ,hangar#ed1jjj1jjj,special ,access ,program ,facility#ba1ihi1jjj;,florida,camp ,blanding,multipurpose ,machine ,gun ,range#aa1jjj1jjj;,indiana,fort ,wayne ,international ,airport,fire ,station#h1ijj1jjj,new ,mexico,rio ,rancho ,training ,site,national ,guard ,vehicle ,maintenance ,shop ,addition#aa1jjj1jjj,oregon,portland ,international ,airport,special ,tactics ,complex1 ,phase #abc1jjj1jjj,special ,tactics ,complex1 ,phase #bba1jjj1jjj,special ,tactics ,complex1 ,phase #cbd1jjj1jjj,special ,tactics ,complex1 ,phase #daa1jjj1jjj,pennsylvania ,hermitage ,readiness ,center,national ,guard ,readiness ,center#ac1fjj1jjj,rhode ,island,quonset ,point,national ,guard ,readiness ,center #da1jjj1jjj,south ,carolina,aiken ,county ,readiness ,center,national ,guard ,readiness ,center#bj1jjj1jjj,mc,crady ,training ,site,automated ,multipurpose ,machine ,gun ,range#g1ijj1jjj,texas,naval ,air ,station ,joint ,reserve ,base ,fort ,worth,l,r,s ,warehouse#af1jjj1jjj #bfji4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbf project at ,colonie1 ,new ,york ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bfja of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aai-fj2 #aci ,stat4 #abhe7 for ,albany1 ,new ,york1 for construction of a readiness center as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army may construct a readiness center at ,colonie1 ,new ,york4 ,,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 #bjbf1 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 ,modification of master plans for major military installations ,section #bhfd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting emergency management1 after military installation resilience12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 risk reduction and mitigation aspects of installation emergency management planning4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 and to ensure the resilience of those systems to extreme weather and other hazards2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting energy or water disruptions1 human-induced hazards with respect to the environment1 after flooding12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting or human-induced hazards with respect to the environment after extreme weather events2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and energy and inserting emergency response facilities1 and energy or water2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#h71 by inserting or other measures after any project2 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7e7 and 7f71 respectively2 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,consideration of and consistency with other installation plans and activities ,each installation master plan under this section shall include consideration of and be consistent with the following3 7#a7 ,installation natural resource management plans4 7#b7 ,military construction projects for energy resilience1 energy security1 and energy conservation4 7#c7 ,energy and water resilience and energy and water security measures4 7#d7 ,installation emergency managements plans4 4 #bhjb4 ,prohibition on use of repair projects to expand footprint of existing facilities or infrastructure ,section #bhaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting 1 expansion of the footprint of existing facilities or infrastructure1 before or additions2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking functional purpose2 or and inserting 8functional purpose1 except that any such restoration to a facility1 system1 or component may not include-- 7,a7 subject to subparagraph 7,b71 increasing the outside envelope of the facility1 system1 or component beyond its pre-existing external dimensions1 except in the case of the addition of exterior stairwells1 balconies1 or similar features if added for safety purposes or the placement of equipment at ground level such as for heating1 ventilation1 or air conditioning2 or 7,b7 in the case of a facility that is primarily horizontal1 such as a parking area or runway1 increasing the footprint of such facility by greater than five percent of its original surface area2 or 4 #bhjc4 ,increase of authority for ,indo-,pacific posture unspecified military construction projects ,section #bhaj7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhje note7 is amended by striking #cj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ce1jjj1jjj4 #bhjd4 ,use of certain amounts for electrical or infrastructure upgrades on ,barbers ,point1 ,hawaii ,section #bhad7;i77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,to make electrical or infrastructure upgrades on any parcel of land located on ,barbers ,point1 ,hawaii1 over which the ,secretary of ,defense has jurisdiction4 4 #bhje4 ,temporary adjustment of unspecified minor military construction requirements ,section #bhje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting laboratory project1 after land acquisition12 7ii7 by striking cost equal and inserting 8cost-- 7,a7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 equal 2 7iii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 for a project commencing during the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbg1 equal to or less than #ae1jjj1jjj4 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 by striking subsections 7c7 and 7d7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,funds available 7#a7 ,the ,secretary concerned may spend from appropriations available for operation and maintenance amounts necessary to carry out an unspecified minor military construction project under this section4 7#b7 ,in carrying out an unspecified minor military construction project under this section for a laboratory1 the ,secretary concerned may1 in addition to amounts under paragraph 7#a71 use-- 7,a7 appropriations available to the ,secretary concerned for military construction not otherwise authorized by law2 or 7,b7 amounts authorized to be made available under section #dabc7;a7 of this title4 7#c7 ,in carrying out an unspecified minor military construction project under this section for a demolition project1 the ,secretary concerned may1 in addition to amounts under paragraph 7#a71 use amounts authorized pursuant to another law or regulation4 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively2 7#d7 in subsection 7g71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #ad1jjj1jjj and inserting #bj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,exception for locations in ,alaska1 ,hawaii1 and the ,indo-,pacific region ,during the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbg1 paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to unspecified minor military construction projects in ,alaska1 ,hawaii1 or the ,indo-,pacific region4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,laboratory defined ,in this section1 the term laboratory includes-- 7#a7 a research1 engineering1 and development center2 and 7#b7 a test and evaluation activity4 4 #bhjf4 ,modification of authority for transactions other than contracts and grants for purposes of facility construction or repair ,section #bhjh;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,subject to the requirements of section #bhec of this title1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7,b7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 as otherwise authorized by law for such projects1 notwithstanding chapters #bba and #bbc and section #bhea7;a7 of this title2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7e7 as subsections 7b7 through 7d71 respectively4 ,b ,military ,housing #bhba4 ,exclusion of window opening control devices from requirement for window fall prevention devices in military family housing units ,section #bheg7;a77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following3 and does not include a device that is solely a window opening control device4 #bhbb4 ,health and safety requirements for military housing 7a7 ,health and safety standards for privatized military housing 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of each military department shall ensure that all housing project agreements and renewals for privatized military housing under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act are compliant with the appropriate environmental health and safety standards established by the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,future contract agreements and renewals ,for all housing project agreements and renewals for privatized military housing entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall incorporate enforceable provisions related to environmental hazard response and enforceable environmental health and safety clauses4 7b7 ,certification requirements for mold assessment and remediation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that all maintenance personnel1 contracted mold assessors1 indoor environmental professionals1 and mold remediators responsible for assessing or remediating mold and water damage in covered housing shall possess and maintain current certifications issued by a nationally recognized1 third-party1 nonprofit certifying body4 7c7 ,issuance of guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance with respect to the implementation of this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered housing ,the term covered housing means any military family housing owned1 leased1 or managed by the ,department of ,defense1 including privatized military housing4 7#b7 ,mold ,the term mold means any form of multi-cellular fungi found in water-damaged indoor environments and building materials1 including1 cladosporium1 penicillium1 alternaria1 aspergillus1 fusarium1 chaetomium1 trichoderma1 memnoniella1 mucor1 stachybotrys chartarum1 streptomyces1 and epicoccumoften4 7#c7 ,privatized military housing ,the term privatized military housing means military housing under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhbc4 ,expansion of protection from reprisal or retaliation against tenants of privatized military housing units who report housing-related issues ,section #bhij7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking relating to a housing unit4 and inserting 8relating to a housing unit to any of the following3 7,a7 ,the landlord4 7,b7 ,the chain of command4 7,c7 ,the applicable housing management office4 7,d7 ,the ,chief ,housing ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7,e7 ,an inspector general4 7,f7 ,a ,member of ,congress4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated1 the following new subparagraph 7,a73 7,a7 provide notification of that determination to the ,secretary of the military department concerned2 2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 as so redesignated1 by striking the ,inspector ,general has taken final action and inserting the ,secretary of the military department concerned has notified the ,inspector ,general that the ,secretary has taken final action4 #bhbd4 ,transparency and strategic planning for housing 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that any enhanced-use lease executed1 extended1 or renewed under section #bffb or #bffg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the purpose of housing shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,a range of total housing units required to accommodate sudden or phased influxes of personnel within a defined operational range1 including-- 7,a7 targeted projections for incoming members of the ,armed ,forces1 civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense1 and dependents of such members and employees2 and 7,b7 a timeline of anticipated infrastructure and capacity needs4 7#b7 ,a formalized schedule of community engagement events1 such as industry days or roundtables1 which may be held in person or virtually1 to solicit community and vendor input4 7#c7 ,the identification and maintenance of a designated local representative point of contact located within the affected geographic area who can be directly reached by local stakeholders4 7b7 ,briefing required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on the plan of the ,department of ,defense to ensure adequate housing is available in geographic locations where the area cost factor is at least #a4e4 7#b7 ,elements ,the briefing required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a summary of current area cost factors and a comparative analysis of infrastructure premiums paid to the specific locality versus other regional baselines4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the utilization by the ,department of ,defense of enhanced-use lease authorities under sections #bffb and #bffg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 including specific tracking of how such leases are leveraged for dual-use infrastructure that serves both military and community housing needs4 7,c7 ,an overview of local construction workforce utilization and market availability in affected regions4 7,d7 ,an assessment of potential alternative acquisition strategies1 including the consolidation of infrastructure requirements1 designed to incentivize broader contractor competition1 leverage economies of scale1 and meet critical production timelines of the ,department of ,defense4 #bhbe4 ,development and implementation of minimum health and safety standards for military family housing 7a7 ,standards 7#a7 ,initial guidance 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue interim guidance for acceptable levels of relative humidity1 ventilation1 dampness1 and water intrusion to be applied at all covered housing4 7,b7 ,effect ,interim guidance issued under subparagraph 7,a7 shall remain in effect until final standards are published under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,final standards ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue final standards for acceptable levels of relative humidity1 ventilation1 dampness1 and water intrusion to be applied at all covered housing1 which shall include-- 7,a7 acceptable levels of relative humidity indoors2 7,b7 required ventilation and moisture control measures2 7,c7 environmental inspection and testing methods2 and 7,d7 the standard of care for mold remediation adopted under subsection 7f74 7#c7 ,reporting and availability of testing ,the final standards established under paragraph 7#b7 shall require results of environmental inspection and testing methods under subparagraph 7,c7 of such paragraph to be reported to the ,secretary of ,defense and made available to tenants of affected housing units not later than #aj days after sample collection4 7b7 ,certification of compliance ,not less frequently than annually1 each housing office of the ,department shall certify to ,congress that the housing office is in compliance with health and safety standards for covered housing required under this section4 7c7 ,establishment of independent inspection protocol for privatized military housing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each installation of the ,department of ,defense conducts1 using independent certified third-party inspectors1 mold and environmental health inspections for all covered housing that is privatized military housing-- 7,a7 upon receipt of any tenant complaint regarding safety and habitability of a housing unit2 and 7,b7 following any remediation effort1 structural repair1 or response to an identified environmental hazard at a housing unit4 7#b7 ,elements of inspections ,inspections conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at minimum-- 7,a7 evaluation of heating1 ventilation1 and air conditioning 7,,hvac7 systems1 plumbing1 electrical systems1 and structural integrity2 7,b7 inspection for signs of water intrusion1 dampness1 humidity1 visible or non-visible mold1 microbial growth1 and other indoor air quality concerns2 7,c7 review of current and past work order records and completion timelines2 and 7,d7 review of contractor compliance with privatized military housing contract requirements and housing regulations of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,recording and maintenance of records ,all findings of inspections conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 recorded in a standardized ,federal ,government inspection record2 7,b7 certified by the inspector with a clear pass or fail status2 7,c7 maintained in an accessible1 historical housing record for each housing unit2 and 7,d7 made available to the relevant installation commander and military housing office4 7#d7 ,documentation and submission of results ,the commander of each installation of the ,department shall-- 7,a7 document results of inspections conducted under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 submit the results of such inspections to-- 7i7 the ,secretary2 7ii7 the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7iii7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 7#e7 ,access and transparency ,inspection reports certified under paragraph 7#c77;,b7 and housing history records required under paragraph 7#c77;,c7 shall be-- 7,a7 provided in full to current tenants of the inspected unit2 7,b7 made available upon request to any incoming tenants2 and 7,c7 maintained in a secure portal accessible to staff of the relevant military housing office1 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives1 and military family advocacy personnel4 7#f7 ,remediation or tenant relocation ,in the case of a housing unit failing inspection conducted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that the unit is remediated or the tenants of such unit are relocated not later than #cj days after such failed inspection1 if such tenants wish to be relocated4 7d7 ,requirements for privatized military housing 7#a7 ,health and safety standards for military housing ,the ,secretary of each military department shall ensure that all housing project agreements and renewals for privatized military housing under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act are compliant with the appropriate environmental health and safety standards established by the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,future contract agreements and renewals ,for all housing project agreements and renewals for privatized military housing entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and to the extent practicable for agreements in place as of such date of enactment1 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall incorporate enforceable provisions related to environmental hazard response1 inspection1 and tenant relocation protections which shall include-- 7,a7 enforceable environmental health and safety clauses2 and 7,b7 requirements that providers of privatized military housing bear full financial responsibility for-- 7i7 required third-party inspections2 7ii7 maintenance2 7iii7 mold remediation2 7iv7 all relocation expenses for military families forced to vacate uninhabitable units2 7v7 property loss2 and 7vi7 refunding any amounts paid through a basic allowance for housing under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 for military families forced to vacate uninhabitable units4 7e7 ,certification requirements for mold assessment and remediation ,the ,secretary shall ensure that all maintenance personnel1 contracted mold assessors1 indoor environmental professionals1 and mold remediators responsible for assessing or remediating mold and water damage in covered housing shall possess and maintain current certifications issued by a nationally recognized1 third-party1 nonprofit certifying body1 which may include the following3 7#a7 ,the ,institute of ,inspection ,cleaning and ,restoration ,certification4 7#b7 ,the ,national ,organization of ,remediators and ,microbial ,inspectors4 7#c7 ,the ,american ,council for ,accredited ,certification4 7f7 ,standard of care for mold remediation ,all mold remediation activities conducted in covered housing shall comply with the ,american ,national ,standards ,institute and ,institute of ,inspection ,cleaning and ,restoration ,certification ,s#ebj ,standard for ,professional ,mold ,remediation1 ,fourth ,edition1 or any subsequent edition published by the ,institute of ,inspection ,cleaning and ,restoration ,certification or successor organization4 7g7 ,issuance of guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 issue guidance with respect to the implementation of this section2 and 7#b7 provide written notification to all providers of privatized military housing regarding the requirements of this section4 7h7 ,withholding and abatement of amounts for privatized military housing units 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 shall establish procedures to allow a tenant living in a unit of privatized military housing that receives a failed inspection result under this section to withhold or abate payment of the basic allowance for housing under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 for such unit4 7#b7 ,period ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall permit withholding or abatement under paragraph 7#a7 of payment of the basic allowance for housing under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 for a unit of privatized military housing during any period in which the unit maintains a failed inspection and until the violations are remedied4 7#c7 ,release of payment ,amounts withheld or abated under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a unit of privatized military housing shall be released if-- 7,a7 all violations are remediated2 and 7,b7 an independent inspector provides a written certification to the ,secretary of the military department concerned verifying such remediation and the compliance of such unit with the requirements under this section4 7#d7 ,continued noncompliance ,if deficiencies in compliance with the requirements under this section are not corrected within a #cj-;day period-- 7,a7 the owner or operator of the affected unit of privatized military housing shall not have a right to receive current1 future1 withheld1 or abated payments2 7,b7 amounts withheld or abated under paragraph 7#a7 may be returned to the tenant2 and 7,c7 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7i7 pursue additional contractual remedies1 including termination of the authority of the owner or operator of the affected unit to provide privatized military housing2 and 7ii7 ensure that ongoing violations with respect to such unit are disclosed to any prospective tenant before they enter into a rental agreement for such unit4 7#e7 ,protection of tenants 7,a7 ,in general ,an owner of a unit of privatized military housing may not terminate the tenancy of any tenant because of the withholding or abatement of payment pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,authority of tenant to terminate ,during the period that payment is withheld or abated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 for a unit of privatized military housing1 the tenant of such unit may terminate the tenancy by notifying the owner of such unit4 7#f7 ,administrative structure ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 shall administer this subsection by conducting or authorizing inspections1 certifying clearance inspections1 administering withholding and abatement functions1 and enforcing payment conditions in a manner similar to that used by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o774 7i7 ,public reporting requirements ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall publish on a publicly available website of the ,department of ,defense1 with respect to covered housing-- 7#a7 the number of mold complaints received1 disaggregated by installation of the ,department2 7#b7 the results of inspections under this section and compliance rates2 7#c7 remediation timelines and costs2 and 7#d7 the number of relocations made4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,acceptable levels of relative humidity ,the term acceptable levels of relative humidity1 with respect to an area1 means an area with humidity levels that are less than #ej percent4 7#b7 ,covered housing ,the term covered housing means any military family housing owned1 leased1 or managed by the ,department of ,defense1 including privatized military housing4 7#c7 ,environmental inspection and testing methods ,the term environmental inspection and testing methods means detailed visual inspection substantiated by mold testing measures that include air sampling1 tape lifts1 swabs1 and carpet samples1 and official laboratory analysis of such samples4 7#d7 ,mold ,the term mold means any form of multi-cellular fungi found in water-damaged indoor environments and building materials1 including1 cladosporium1 penicillium1 alternaria1 aspergillus1 fusarium1 chaetomium1 trichoderma1 memnoniella1 mucor1 stachybotrys chartarum1 streptomyces1 and epicoccumoften4 7#e7 ,privatized military housing ,the term privatized military housing means military housing under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #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#a71 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by striking ,a tenant or prospective tenant of a housing unit may not be required to sign and inserting ,a landlord may not request that a tenant1 former tenant1 or prospective tenant of a housing unit sign2 and 7,b7 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#c7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 shall apply to all housing units1 including accompanied family housing and military unaccompanied housing4 7#c7 ,in this subsection1 the term tenant includes any party 7other than a landlord7 to a lease for a housing unit4 4 #bhbg4 ,improvement of privatized military housing complaint database ,section #bhid;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d71 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 and inserting the following new subparagraphs3 7,b7 ,the name of the landlord responsible for the covered dwelling unit1 including the ultimate parent company and any entity with direct or indirect ownership or control over such landlord1 regardless of the legal structure or intermediary entities used4 7,c7 ,a description of the nature of the complaint1 disaggregated by complaint type4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7i72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsections3 7f7 ,prohibition on filtering and suppression ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of each military department shall develop policies to ensure that complaints filed by tenants under this section cannot be arbitrarily altered1 deleted1 or suppressed4 7g7 ,protection from retaliation ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 ensure tenants are protected from retaliation2 and 7#b7 develop and implement policies to prevent violations of whistleblower protections under section #ajcd of this title4 7h7 ,public notification and awareness of rights 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any agreement with a tenant for a covered dwelling unit includes a standardized notice outlining-- 7,a7 the right to submit complaints regarding covered dwelling units to the database under this section2 7,b7 how to submit feedback2 and 7,c7 anti-retaliation protections4 7#b7 ,each military housing office of the ,department shall-- 7,a7 display signage regarding the database under this section2 and 7,b7 provide onboarding education during in-processing at a new duty station for new tenants of covered dwelling units regarding such database4 4 #bhbh4 ,requirement relating to any reprogramming request relating to funding for housing or facilities of ,department of ,defense ,in any instance in which the ,secretary of ,defense requests approval from the congressional defense committees to reprogram funding authorized or appropriated by ,congress or requests funding in the ,president's budget for accompanied housing1 unaccompanied housing1 or any other facility of the ,department of ,defense1 including funding under the ,facilities ,sustainment1 ,restoration and ,modernization account1 the ,secretary shall include with such request documentation of the following3 7#a7 ,any assessment of the condition of the facility from which the funding is proposed to be reprogrammed that were completed within the past five years4 7#b7 ,the number of outstanding maintenance requests at such facility and the average wait time for maintenance requests to be resolved at such facility4 7#c7 ,the level of funding required to address all outstanding maintenance requests1 facility upgrades1 and any other modifications needed to fully improve the conditions of such facility4 7#d7 ,the number of members of the ,armed ,forces and family members of such members1 as applicable1 living at or working at such facility4 7#e7 ,with respect to an unaccompanied housing facility1 the number of barracks managers at such facility1 including an identification of whether those managers work in a full-time or part-time capacity1 as of the date of the request and each year within the past five years4 7#f7 ,any anticipated impacts to military readiness or morale due to the reprogramming of funding4 7#g7 ,an analysis by the ,department or the military departments on why the determination was made to reprogram such funding4 ,c ,land ,conveyances #bhda4 ,land conveyance1 ,milan ,army ,ammunition ,plant1 ,tennessee 7a7 ,conveyance authorized ,the ,secretary of the ,army may convey1 without consideration1 to the ,university of ,tennessee ,system 7in this section referred to as the ,university7 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to parcels of real property1 including any improvements thereon1 at ,milan ,army ,ammunition ,plant1 ,tennessee1 that consist of a total of approximately #e1jjj acres for the purpose of permitting the ,university to use the parcels for education research4 7b7 ,revisionary interest 7#a7 ,interest retained 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary of the ,army determines at any time that the property conveyed to the ,university under subsection 7a7 is not being used in accordance with the purpose of the conveyance specified in such subsection1 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the conveyed property1 including any improvements thereon1 shall1 at the option of the ,secretary1 revert to and become the property of the ,united ,states1 and the ,united ,states shall have the right of immediate entry onto the property4 7,b7 ,determination ,a determination by the ,secretary of the ,army under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing4 7#b7 ,alternative consideration option ,in lieu of exercising the reversionary interest retained under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,army may accept an offer by the ,university to pay to the ,secretary an amount equal to the fair market value of the property conveyed under subsection 7a71 excluding the value of any improvements on the conveyed property constructed without ,federal funds after the date the conveyance is completed1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,payment of costs of conveyance ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall require the ,university to pay costs 7except costs for environmental remediation of the property7 to be incurred by the ,secretary1 or to reimburse the ,secretary for such costs incurred by the ,secretary1 to carry out the conveyance authorized under subsection 7a71 including survey costs1 appraisal costs1 costs for environmental documentation related to the conveyance1 and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance4 7d7 ,treatment of amounts received 7#a7 ,in general ,amounts received as reimbursement under subsection 7c7 or as alternative consideration under subsection 7b77#b7 shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to pay the costs incurred by the ,secretary of the ,army in carrying out the conveyance under subsection 7a7 or1 if the period of availability of obligation for appropriations to that fund or account has expired1 to the fund or account that is currently available to the ,secretary for the same purpose4 7#b7 ,merger of amounts ,amounts credited to a fund or account under paragraph 7#a7 shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account and shall be available for the same purposes1 and subject to the same conditions and limitations1 as amounts in such fund or account4 7e7 ,description of property ,the exact acreage and legal description of the parcels of real property to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary of the ,army4 7f7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary of the ,army may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance authorized by subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 #bhdb4 ,land conveyance1 ,army ,reserve ,center1 ,opelika1 ,alabama 7a7 ,conveyance authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 may convey to the ,city of ,opelika1 ,alabama 7in this section referred to as the ,city71 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to a parcel of real property1 including any improvements thereon1 containing an ,army ,reserve ,center and consisting of approximately #d4e acres1 located within the ,city1 for the purpose of meeting increased health care demands4 7#b7 ,continuation of existing easements1 restrictions1 and covenants ,the conveyance of the property under paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to any easement1 restriction1 or covenant of record applicable to the property and in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,consideration ,as consideration for the conveyance of property under subsection 7a71 the ,city shall provide the ,united ,states1 whether by cash payment1 in-kind consideration described in section #bffg7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or a combination thereof1 an amount that is not less than the fair market value of the conveyed property1 as determined pursuant to an appraisal acceptable to the ,secretary4 7c7 ,reversionary interest 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines at any time that the property conveyed under subsection 7a7 is not being used in accordance with the purpose of the conveyance specified in such subsection1 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the property1 including any improvements thereto1 may1 at the option of the ,secretary1 revert to and become the property of the ,united ,states1 and the ,united ,states may have the right of immediate entry onto such property4 7#b7 ,determination ,a determination by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 may be made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing4 7d7 ,payment of costs of conveyance 7#a7 ,payment required ,the ,secretary may require the ,city to cover all costs 7except costs for environmental remediation of the property7 to be incurred by the ,secretary1 or to reimburse the ,secretary for costs incurred by the ,secretary1 to carry out the conveyance under subsection 7a71 including costs for environmental and real estate due diligence and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance4 7#b7 ,refund of excess amounts ,if amounts are collected from the ,city under paragraph 7#a7 in advance of the ,secretary incurring the actual costs1 and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the ,secretary to carry out the conveyance under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall refund the excess amount to the ,city4 7e7 ,limitation on source of funds ,the ,city may not use ,federal funds to cover any portion of the costs required to be paid by the ,city under this section4 7f7 ,description of property ,the exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary4 7g7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 #bhdc4 ,report on land withdrawal at ,yuma ,proving ,ground1 ,arizona ,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 describing all land withdrawal actions that are necessary to support the training of ,armed ,forces at ,yuma ,proving ,ground1 ,arizona4 #bhdd4 ,report on necessary modifications to military land withdrawal of ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex1 ,nevada ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on any modifications that the ,secretary determines are necessary to the military land withdrawal of ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex1 ,nevada1 under subtitle ,g of the ,military ,land ,withdrawals ,act of #bjac 7title ,,xxix of ,public ,law #aac-ff71 as added by section #bija of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #cjae71 regarding the management of withdrawn and reserved land1 road reconstruction and treatment of existing roads and rights-of-way1 reconstruction and relocation requirements1 and treatment of livestock grazing permits4 #bhde4 ,land exchange1 ,camp ,pike and ,camp ,joseph ,t4 ,robinson1 ,arkansas 7a7 ,exchange authorized ,the ,secretary of the ,army 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 may convey to the ,state of ,arkansas all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to a parcel of real property1 including any improvements thereon1 consisting of approximately #af4jb acres at ,camp ,pike1 ,north ,little ,rock1 ,arkansas1 containing the facility commonly known as the #ijth ,readiness ,division ,headquarters and such additional real property north of ,arkansas ,avenue as determined by the survey conducted under subsection 7e77#a71 which shall be used by the ,arkansas ,national ,guard for administration1 training1 and operational purposes4 7b7 ,consideration ,as consideration for the conveyance under subsection 7a71 the ,state of ,arkansas shall convey to the ,united ,states all right1 title1 and interest of the ,state of ,arkansas in and to a parcel of real property1 including any improvements thereon1 consisting of approximately #fh4af acres at ,camp ,joseph ,t4 ,robinson1 ,north ,little ,rock1 ,arkansas1 containing the facility commonly known as the ,chappell ,armory and such additional adjoining lands as determined by the survey conducted under subsection 7e77#a74 7c7 ,manner of exchange 7#a7 ,approximately equal value ,the exchange of real property under this section shall be for parcels of approximately equal value1 as determined by the ,secretary through an appraisal acceptable to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,no monetary consideration ,pursuant to section #ahbdj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 no monetary consideration may be provided or accepted by either party to equalize the value of the properties exchanged under this section4 7d7 ,reversionary interests 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines at any time that the real property conveyed under subsection 7a7 is not being used in accordance with the purpose of the conveyance specified in such subsection1 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the property1 including any improvements thereto1 may1 at the option of the ,secretary1 revert to and become the property of the ,united ,states1 and the ,united ,states may have the right of immediate entry onto such property4 7#b7 ,determination ,a determination by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing 7#c7 ,extinguishment of existing interest ,in connection with the exchange authorized by this section1 the ,secretary shall extinguish the reversionary interest of the ,united ,states created by the ,act entitled ,an ,act authorizing the transfer of part of ,camp ,joseph ,t4 ,robinson to the ,state of ,arkansas1 approved ,june #cj1 #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #caj1 chapter #dbi71 applicable to the property to be conveyed by the ,state of ,arkansas under subsection 7b74 7e7 ,surveys and property descriptions 7#a7 ,determination ,the exact acreage and legal descriptions of the real property to be exchanged under this section shall be determined by surveys satisfactory to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,costs ,the ,state of ,arkansas shall be responsible for all costs associated with the exchange of real property under this section1 including the costs of surveys1 appraisals1 and any other administrative or environmental documentation required to complete the exchange4 7f7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyances under this section as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect or limit the application of1 or any requirement for1 environmental remediation under the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq47 or any other law4 #bhdf4 ,removal of conditions on use of certain land conveyed to the ,state of ,indiana ,section #bheh of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiif 7division ,b of ,public ,law #ajd-ajf2 #aaj ,stat4 #ega71 as amended by section #bhch of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiih 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aje-he2 #aaa ,stat4 #bjjf7 and section #bhdc7;i7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiii 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aje-bfa2 #aab ,stat4 #bbag71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,the conveyances and inserting ,except as provided in subsection 7d71 the conveyances2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,condition on release of covenants ,on the condition that the ,state convey approximately #hj acres of prior park property to the ,indiana ,army ,ammunition ,plant ,reuse ,authority1 the ,reuse ,authority convey approximately #ajj acres of prior industrial use property to the ,state1 and the use of that #ajj acres will be restricted by covenant to recreational purposes1 the ,secretary may release the covenant that requires the #hj acres of prior park property to be used for recreational purposes4 4 #bhdg4 ,review and report on conveyance of ,lambert ,st4 ,louis ,international ,airport 7a7 ,review required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a comprehensive review of1 and submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on1 the feasibility and advisability of conveying to the ,city of ,st4 ,louis1 ,missouri1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to ,lambert ,st4 ,louis ,international ,airport1 located in ,st4 ,louis ,county1 ,missouri 7in this section referred to as ,lambert ,airport74 7b7 ,elements of review ,the review required by subsection 7a7 shall address1 at a minimum1 each of the following3 7#a7 ,the current and anticipated military utility of ,lambert ,airport1 including its value to the ,department of ,defense for airlift1 training1 contingency operations1 and strategic access4 7#b7 ,the operational impact of any conveyance under such subsection on the ,missouri ,army ,national ,guard and ,missouri ,air ,national ,guard units currently based at or using ,lambert ,airport1 including the #acast ,bomb ,wing and any associated tenant units4 7#c7 ,the operational impact of any such conveyance on units of the ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve currently stationed at or using ,lambert ,airport4 7#d7 ,the benefits to the ,department of ,defense of such a conveyance1 including any expected reduction in maintenance costs1 real property obligations1 and administrative burdens associated with continued ownership by the ,federal ,government4 7#e7 ,the legal authorities required to effectuate such a conveyance1 including any required congressional action1 environmental review under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 and compliance with the base realignment and closure process1 if applicable4 7#f7 ,the terms and conditions1 including any reversionary interests1 use restrictions1 or ,federal ,government access rights1 that should be incorporated into any instrument of conveyance to protect the interests of the ,department of ,defense4 7#g7 ,the estimated fair market value of the ,federal ,government interest in ,lambert ,airport and whether any compensation to the ,united ,states would be required or appropriate as a condition of conveyance4 7c7 ,alternative locations for reserve component units 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the review required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall identify and evaluate alternative locations within the ,state of ,missouri to which units of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces currently assigned1 stationed1 or regularly operating at ,lambert ,airport could be relocated in the event of a conveyance described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the evaluation required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to each alternative location identified1 each of the following3 7,a7 ,the suitability of such location to support the mission requirements1 equipment1 personnel1 and readiness posture of the affected units4 7,b7 ,the estimated costs of construction1 facility modification1 or infrastructure development necessary to accommodate relocated units at each such alternative location4 7,c7 ,the anticipated impact of relocation on unit recruitment1 retention1 and civilian employment1 with particular attention to the economic effects on the communities currently served by ,lambert ,airport4 7,d7 ,the timeline required to achieve full operational capability at any such alternative location4 7,e7 ,the availability and sufficiency of airfield1 runway1 hangar1 maintenance1 armory1 and administrative facilities at each such alternative location4 7d7 ,consultation ,in conducting the review required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with each of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,governor of ,missouri4 7#b7 ,the ,adjutant ,general of ,missouri4 7#c7 ,the ,mayor of the ,city of ,st4 ,louis1 ,missouri4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 the ,secretary of the ,army1 and the ,secretary of the ,navy4 7#e7 ,the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau4 7#f7 ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7e7 ,form of report ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7f7 ,no authorization for conveyance ,nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the conveyance of ,lambert ,airport or any other ,federal ,government property1 or to waive any otherwise applicable requirement of law4 #bhdh4 ,review and report on conveyance of ,joint ,base ,elmendorf-,richardson1 ,anchorage1 ,alaska 7a7 ,review and required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a comprehensive review of1 and submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on1 the feasibility and advisability of conveying to the municipality of ,anchorage1 ,alaska 7in this section referred to as the ,municipality71 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to approximately #ej acres of land located on ,joint ,base ,elmendorf-,richardson in ,anchorage1 ,alaska 7in this section referred to as the parcel74 7b7 ,elements of review ,the review required by subsection 7a7 shall address1 at a minimum1 each of the following3 7#a7 ,the current and anticipated utility of the parcel to the ,department of ,defense and the value of the parcel to the ,municipality4 7#b7 ,the operational impact to the ,department of the conveyance under such subsection4 7#c7 ,the benefits to the ,department of such conveyance1 including any expected reduction in maintenance costs1 real property obligations1 and administrative burdens associate with continued ownership of the parcel4 7#d7 ,the legal authorities required to effectuate such conveyance1 including any required congressional action1 environmental review under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 and compliance with the base realignment and closure process1 if applicable4 7#e7 ,the terms and conditions1 including any reversionary interests1 use restrictions1 or ,federal ,government access rights1 that should be incorporated into any instrument of conveyance of the parcel to protect the interests of the ,department4 7#f7 ,the estimated fair market value of the ,federal ,government interest in the parcel4 7c7 ,form of report ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,no authorization for conveyance ,nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the conveyance of the parcel or any other ,federal ,government property1 or to waive any otherwise applicable requirement of law4 ,d ,other ,matters #bhfa4 ,authority of combatant commands to recover and reinvest operational energy cost savings ,section #biab of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting combatant command1 after agency12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#c71 by inserting combatant command1 after agency14 #bhfb4 ,energy control requirements for electrical infrastructure upgrades 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to ensure that electrical systems within facilities of the ,department of ,defense are capable of supporting distributed energy resources and microgrid operations1 thereby enhancing energy resilience1 security1 and operational continuity4 7b7 ,requirement ,any project described in subsection 7c7 shall include the installation of energy management and control systems that enable the following3 7#a7 ,the capability to-- 7,a7 operate in islanded mode during grid outages2 7,b7 integrate distributed energy resources1 including renewable generation and energy storage2 and 7,c7 provide automated load management and demand response4 7#b7 ,interoperability with existing and future supervisory control and data acquisition systems4 7#c7 ,compliance with cybersecurity standards established by the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,project described ,a project described in this subsection is a project involving the replacement1 upgrade1 or major modification of-- 7#a7 electrical panels1 switchgear1 or associated distribution equipment of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7#b7 systems serving mission critical or essential operations within facilities of the ,department4 7d7 ,standards and guidance ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue technical standards and implementation guidance to carry out this section1 including the following3 7#a7 ,minimum functional requirements for energy management and control systems to be installed under this section4 7#b7 ,certification criteria for infrastructure that has the capability described in subsection 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,approved technologies and protocols for interoperability under subsection 7b77#b74 7e7 ,reporting ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report summarizing compliance by the ,department of ,defense with this section and identifying barriers to implementation of this section4 7f7 ,effective date ,this section shall take effect on the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bhfc4 ,modification of calculation of minimum capital investment for facilities sustainment1 restoration1 and modernization ,section #bfhj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7b77#a72 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 including amounts obligated under eligible performance-based contracts1 after facilities2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,in making and inserting 7#a7 ,in making2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,for purposes of the minimum investment required under paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7a71 only amounts obligated for execution during the relevant fiscal year1 not any planned1 projected1 or anticipated obligations1 may be credited toward such requirement4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,the term eligible performance-based contract means an energy savings performance contract1 utility energy savings contract1 or other performance-based arrangement under which-- 7,a7 the contract or arrangement is fully executed2 7,b7 all private financing associated with such contract or arrangement is secured and obligated2 and 7,c7 the ,department of ,defense is legally committed to payments under the contract or arrangement4 4 #bhfd4 ,requirements relating to leasing of land in ,hawaii ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall-- 7#a7 seek from the ,state of ,hawaii on terms acceptable to both the ,department of the ,army and the ,state of ,hawaii a renewal of the relevant leases entered into pursuant to section #bffg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to the #ai1gjj acres of the ,pohakuloa ,training ,area and #dej acres of the ,kahuku ,training ,area identified in the environmental impact statement preferred by the ,department of the ,army2 7#b7 not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 resubmit a new environmental impact statement for additional review by the ,hawaii ,department of ,land and ,natural ,resources that responds to and addresses any deficiencies identified by the ,hawaii ,department of ,land and ,natural ,resources2 and 7#c7 not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the specific steps and proposals the ,secretary has made to promote lease renewals pursuant to this section4 #bhfe4 ,department of ,defense ,laboratory ,facility ,investment ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,subchapter ,i of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bhbj;a4 ,department of ,defense ,laboratory ,facility ,investment ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and carry out a program to be known as the ,department of ,defense ,laboratory ,facility ,investment ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 to fund military construction projects that improve1 modernize1 or recapitalize the physical infrastructure of covered defense laboratories in support of research1 development1 test1 and evaluation missions critical to national security4 7b7 ,administration ,the ,program shall be administered by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering 7in this section referred to as the ,under ,secretary74 7c7 ,duties ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,under ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 establish policies1 criteria1 and procedures for the submission1 evaluation1 and prioritization of project proposals under the ,program2 7#b7 coordinate with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 the heads of defense agencies1 and the commanders of combatant commands to identify and prioritize infrastructure requirements for covered defense laboratories2 7#c7 evaluate project proposals using criteria that include-- 7,a7 the mission criticality of the laboratory and affected facilities2 7,b7 the degree of facility degradation1 obsolescence1 or inadequacy relative to current and projected research requirements2 7,c7 the potential impact on the ability of the ,department of ,defense to develop1 test1 or evaluate technologies essential to national defense1 including critical and emerging technologies designated under the national security strategy submitted under section #dhaa of this title2 7,d7 the cost-effectiveness of the proposed construction relative to the projected useful service life and research workload of the laboratory2 and 7,e7 consistency with the long-term strategic plan of the ,department for science and technology infrastructure2 and 7#d7 issue annual program guidance to components of the ,department not later than #ij days before the date on which project submissions for the ,program are due each fiscal year4 7d7 ,eligible projects 7#a7 ,in general ,a military construction project is eligible for funding under the ,program if the project-- 7,a7 is located at1 or directly supports the mission of1 a covered defense laboratory2 7,b7 involves the construction1 expansion1 replacement1 or modernization of a facility or facility system used principally for research1 development1 test1 or evaluation activities2 7,c7 has an estimated cost of not less than #b1jjj1jjj2 and 7,d7 has been designed to not less than the #ce-percent design stage before submission to ,congress as part of a budget request unless progressive design build is being utilized4 7#b7 ,ineligible activities ,the following activities are not eligible for funding under the ,program3 7,a7 ,new mission construction not tied to existing research activities at a covered defense laboratory4 7,b7 ,routine maintenance1 repair1 or sustainment activities that are properly funded through a facilities sustainment1 restoration1 and modernization account4 7,c7 ,projects that duplicate capabilities available under other military construction authorities1 including those available under sections #bhje1 #bhaa1 and #bhed of this title1 unless the ,under ,secretary determines that use of such authorities is impracticable4 7e7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorizations 7,a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,under ,secretary for each fiscal year #bej1jjj1jjj to carry out the ,program4 7,b7 ,availability of amounts ,amounts authorized under subparagraph 7,a7 for the ,program shall be available for obligation for a period of three fiscal years4 7#b7 ,account ,amounts for the ,program shall be authorized to a separate budget line item within the ,military ,construction1 ,defense-,wide account under the heading ,department of ,defense ,laboratory ,facility ,investment ,program4 7#c7 ,project authorization required ,the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out a military construction project under the ,program only if the project has been specifically authorized by law4 7#d7 ,planning and design ,the ,secretary of ,defense may use amounts available under the ,program for planning and design activities associated with projects proposed for inclusion in a subsequent budget request4 ,planning and design costs shall be reported separately in the annual budget justification documents for the ,program4 7f7 ,submission of project proposals ,as part of the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in connection with the budget of the ,department of ,defense for a fiscal year 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include1 for each military construction project proposed for funding under the ,program in such fiscal year1 a completed ,department of ,defense ,form #acia 7or successor form7 that includes-- 7#a7 the name and location of the covered defense laboratory for which the project is intended2 7#b7 a description of the project1 the scope of work1 and the estimated cost2 7#c7 a description of the research1 development1 test1 or evaluation mission supported by the project and the consequences of deferred investment2 7#d7 the current facility condition rating and an assessment of the suitability of the facility to support the assigned missions of the laboratory without the proposed investment2 7#e7 the status of design completion and the anticipated award date for construction2 7#f7 an economic analysis consistent with the procedures under ,department of ,defense ,instruction #gjda4jc 7relating to economic analysis for decision-making7 or successor instruction2 and 7#g7 any other information the ,under ,secretary determines appropriate to facilitate congressional review4 7g7 ,annual report ,not later than ,march #a of each year1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the ,program for the preceding fiscal year that includes-- 7#a7 a summary of all projects funded under the ,program1 including the name of the covered defense laboratory1 the project description1 the amount obligated1 and the construction status2 7#b7 an assessment of the overall condition of covered defense laboratory facilities1 including an estimate of the total unfunded facility investment requirement across the defense laboratory enterprise2 7#c7 a description of projects proposed for inclusion in the next annual budget request2 and 7#d7 any recommended changes to policies1 criteria1 or funding levels for the ,program4 7h7 ,project changes and cancellations 7#a7 ,changes ,any changes to the cost or scope of a project authorized under the ,program shall be subject to the requirements of section #bhec of this title4 7#b7 ,cancellations ,the ,under ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees not later than #ad days after deciding to cancel a project authorized under the ,program4 7i7 ,relationship to other authorities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,program shall complement1 but not replace1 other authorities available to components of the ,department of ,defense for laboratory facility investment1 including-- 7,a7 the authority to use funds available to the ,department for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation for laboratory facility construction under section #djic of this title2 7,b7 the authority for unspecified minor military construction under section #bhje of this title2 and 7,c7 the authority for restoration or replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities under section #bhed of this title4 7#b7 ,use of ,program ,a component of the ,department of ,defense may use the ,program for projects that are not adequately addressed by the authorities described in paragraph 7#a74 7j7 ,covered defense laboratory defined ,in this section1 the term covered defense laboratory means any laboratory1 research center1 test and evaluation facility1 or warfare center of the ,department of ,defense designated as a science and technology reinvention laboratory under section #daba of this title1 or any other facility of the ,department determined by the ,under ,secretary to perform research1 development1 test1 or evaluation activities as a primary mission4 4 7b7 ,initial program guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall issue initial program guidance for the ,department of ,defense ,laboratory ,facility ,investment ,program established under section #bhbj;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a771 including criteria for project submission1 evaluation methodology1 and the annual timeline for project proposals and congressional budget submissions4 7c7 ,first budget submission ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include proposed projects under the ,department of ,defense ,laboratory ,facility ,investment ,program established under section #bhbj;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a771 in the budget materials submitted to ,congress for fiscal year #bjbi1 which shall be the first fiscal year for which projects under the ,program may be authorized4 #bhff4 ,consideration of modular construction methods for military construction projects with protective design elements 7a7 ,in general ,in determining the requirements for a proposed military construction project with protective design elements1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider the use of modular construction methods along with other construction methods to determine the most effective method for such military construction project to meet mission needs4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the use of modular construction methods as described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a summary of current policy and guidance of the ,department of ,defense governing the use of modular construction for military construction projects1 including modular construction methodologies with protective design elements4 7,b7 ,a cost-benefit analysis that-- 7i7 compares modular construction methods to other construction methods for military construction projects2 and 7ii7 describes the effect of modular construction methods on construction timelines and life-cycle costs4 7,c7 ,an identification of potential use cases for modular construction methods and any limitations or constraints on the use of such methods4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,modular construction ,the term modular construction means a construction process in which components of a construction project are prefabricated off-site under controlled conditions and then transported to the site of such project for assembly4 7#b7 ,protective design elements ,the term protective design elements means1 with respect to a military construction project1 that such project requires use of materials that have been blast hardened or ballistic hardened1 or requires incorporation of measures intended to mitigate blast or ballistic threats1 including minimum standoff distance requirements1 berms1 or barriers as identified in the security or antiterrorism design criteria for the project4 #bhfg4 ,standardized methodology for basing decisions for the ,air ,force ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall ensure that all basing decisions for aircraft of the ,air ,force made on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act are conducted using a standardized methodology that-- 7#a7 incorporates lifecycle cost estimates for the aircraft over a period of not less than #aj years2 7#b7 uses current and validated infrastructure1 readiness1 and aircraft condition data2 7#c7 includes transparent weighing of evaluation criteria2 and 7#d7 accounts for operational mission requirements1 including projected demand from the combatant commands4 #bhfh4 ,pilot program on replacement of substandard chillers or facilities that support subsistence resiliency 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary concerned may1 in accordance with this section1 carry out a pilot program under which the ,secretary concerned may replace a chiller or chiller-related facility that supports subsistence resiliency with a new such chiller or facility not otherwise authorized by law4 7b7 ,locations ,the ,secretary may carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 at a facility of the ,department of ,defense within the area of responsibility of the ,indo ,pacific ,command that is deemed to be a remote and isolated facility4 7c7 ,chiller and facility requirements ,a new chiller or facility replaced under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 must be replacing a chiller or facility that is in a substandard condition1 as determined by the ,secretary concerned2 7#b7 must be designed and utilized for the same purpose as the chiller or facility being replaced2 7#c7 must be located on the same installation as the chiller or facility being replaced2 7#d7 must be designed to meet1 at a minimum1 current standards for construction1 utilization1 and force protection2 and 7#e7 may not be more than #abe percent of the footprint of the chiller or facility being replaced unless-- 7,a7 justification is provided under subsection 7d7 indicating that an increased operational presence is expected within the next five years2 or 7,b7 multiple chillers or facilities are being consolidated to improve efficiency4 7d7 ,source of funds ,the ,secretary concerned1 in using the authority under this section1 may spend amounts available to the ,secretary concerned for operation and maintenance or unspecified military construction4 7e7 ,congressional notification ,when a decision is made to carry out a replacement project under this section with an estimated cost in excess of #ae1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary concerned shall submit1 in an electronic medium pursuant to section #dhj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing-- 7#a7 the justification for the replacement project and the current estimate of the cost of the project2 and 7#b7 a description of the elements of military construction1 including the elements specified in section #bhjb7;b7 of such title1 incorporated into the project4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress2 facility2 ,secretary concerned ,the terms appropriate committees of ,congress1 facility1 and ,secretary concerned have the meanings given those terms in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,substandard condition ,the term substandard condition1 with respect to a chiller or facility1 means the chiller or facility1 as the case may be1 can no longer meet the requirements of current standards without repair that would cost more than #ge percent of the replacement cost4 7g7 ,sunset ,the authority under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bhfi4 ,department of ,defense pilot program for development and use of online real estate inventory tool ,section #bhff of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggga note prec47 is amended to read as follows3 #bhff4 ,pilot program of ,department of ,defense for development and use of online real estate inventory tool 7a7 ,pilot program required 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program for the development of an online real estate tool to identify the existing inventory of space available at the installations of the ,department of ,defense selected by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#b7 for the purposes specified in subsection 7b7 7in this section referred to as the pilot program74 7#b7 ,selection of pilot locations ,the ,secretary shall evaluate the online inventory tool developed under the pilot program at installations of the ,department selected by the ,secretary as appropriate locations for evaluation of the online inventory tool1 which shall include-- 7,a7 not less than five1 but not more than #aj1 installations of the ,air ,force1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force2 and 7,b7 all installations selected by the ,secretary of the ,army under this section as of the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall establish the pilot program and develop the online inventory tool under the pilot program in consultation with the ,administrator of ,general ,services and each ,secretary of a military department4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the online inventory tool developed under the pilot program are-- 7#a7 to achieve efficiencies in real estate property management consistent with the goal under the national defense strategy under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 of finding greater efficiencies within operations of the ,department and leveraging commercial off-the-shelf technologies to better support members of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#b7 to provide a means to better quantify existing space available at installations of the ,department and how it is utilized for current missions and requirements4 7c7 ,considerations ,to establish the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consider innovative approaches1 including the use of other transaction authorities consistent with section #djba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the use of commercial off-the-shelf technologies2 7#b7 develop appropriate protections of sensitive or classified information from being included with the online inventory tool developed under the pilot program2 7#c7 develop appropriate levels of access for private sector users of the online inventory tool2 and 7#d7 in developing the online inventory tool and the protections1 levels of access1 and other considerations under this subsection1 include lessons learned from the ,secretary of the ,army on the development of the pilot program under this section before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,establishment of use policy 7#a7 ,in general ,in connection with the development of the online inventory tool under the pilot program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop policy requiring the use of the online inventory tool at all installations of the ,department selected under subsection 7a77#b7 to query for existing inventory at such installations before any military construction or off-post leases are agreed to for such installations4 7#b7 ,guidelines ,the ,secretary shall prescribe guidelines to be implemented by each ,secretary of a military department in using the online inventory tool under the pilot program4 7#c7 ,notifications ,the ,secretary shall ensure that all relevant notifications to the congressional defense committees include a certification that the online inventory tool developed under the pilot program was used4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the application of title ,v of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadaa et seq474 7f7 ,reporting requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report evaluating the success of the pilot program in achieving the purposes specified in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,elements ,at a minimum1 the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall identify and contain the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of the installations selected under subsection 7a77#b7 to participate in the pilot program broken out by respective military department4 7,b7 ,the number of real estate agreements entered into by each ,secretary of a military department that were facilitated by use of the online inventory tool developed under the pilot program1 including for each agreement the installation1 amount of space1 value1 and purpose of the agreement4 7,c7 ,an evaluation of the extent to which use of the online inventory tool reduced the need for military construction or off-post leases4 7,d7 ,an evaluation of any impediments to efficient use of the online inventory tool4 7,e7 ,the recommendations of the ,secretary regarding whether the pilot program should be extended1 expanded1 or made permanent4 7g7 ,online inventory tool defined ,in this section1 the term online inventory tool means the online real estate tool developed under the pilot program to identify existing inventory of space available at installations of the ,department of ,defense selected to participate in the pilot program4 7h7 ,duration ,the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense to conduct the pilot program shall expire on ,september #cj1 #bjca4 4 #bhgj4 ,transfer of amounts for development of ,ford ,island1 ,hawaii1 and electrical upgrades and ,barbers ,point1 ,hawaii 7a7 ,transfer ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall transfer all amounts contained in an account associated with the ,ford ,island ,master ,development ,agreement to the ,ford ,island ,improvement ,account4 7b7 ,use of amounts ,amounts transferred under subsection 7a7 may be used-- 7#a7 pursuant to section #bhad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7,a7 to carry out improvements of property or facilities at ,ford ,island1 ,hawaii2 and 7,b7 to obtain property support services for property or facilities at ,ford ,island2 and 7#b7 to make electrical upgrades at ,barbers ,point1 ,hawaii4 #bhga4 ,expansion of defense community infrastructure pilot program to include installations of the ,coast ,guard ,section #bcia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting 1 in consultation with the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 after ,the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,in considering grants1 agreements1 or other funding under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 with respect to community infrastructure supportive of a military installation of the ,coast ,guard1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard to assess the selection and prioritization of the project concerned4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,for purposes of subsection 7d71 the term military installation includes an installation of the ,coast ,guard under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,homeland ,security44 #bhgb4 ,plan on remediation of certain equipment and computational facilities owned or controlled by a foreign adversary 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 ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command and the ,secretaries of the military departments and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to identify1 prioritize1 and remediate1 to the standards established under sections #cid1 #bhae1 and #bibj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the presence of covered equipment and covered computational facilities owned or controlled by a foreign adversary in the electric grid of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of the risks to the national defense and security of the ,united ,states posed by covered equipment owned or controlled by a foreign adversary1 components1 systems1 and technologies related to such equipment1 and covered computational facilities owned or controlled by a foreign adversary1 including risks to-- 7,a7 military installations and defense critical electric infrastructure 7as defined in section #bae;,a of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo-#a772 7,b7 continuity of operations for critical missions of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,c7 the reliability and resilience of the bulk-power system2 7#b7 criteria for prioritizing remediation actions based on risk to military operations1 including proximity to covered military installations and entities of the defense industrial base1 and the criticality of affected infrastructure2 7#c7 a remediation strategy1 coordinated with relevant ,state governments-- 7,a7 to remove1 replace1 or otherwise mitigate1 to the standards established under sections #bhae and #bibj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 covered equipment1 components1 systems1 and technologies related to such equipment1 and computational facilities2 7,b7 to incorporate secure and trusted alternatives to such equipment1 components1 systems1 technologies1 and facilities1 including weapons protection1 standard manufactured components1 and software2 and 7,c7 to minimize disruption to grid operations2 and 7#d7 such other information and plans as the ,secretary determines relevant4 7c7 ,form ,the plan required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,annual funding1 equipment1 and personnel requirements ,beginning in the fiscal year #bjbh budget cycle1 and annually thereafter1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command shall submit to the ,secretary and the congressional defense committees an annual budget estimating the funding required to execute the plan submitted under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,control ,the term control has the meaning given that term in section #hjj4bjh of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulations4 7#b7 ,covered computational facility 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the term covered computational facility means a facility used to operate computing equipment in support of continuous1 automated computational operations4 7,b7 ,issuance of guidance 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 shall issue guidance to further define the term covered computational facility for purposes of this section4 7ii7 ,annual update ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 shall1 as appropriate1 update guidance under clause 7i7 in response to technical developments1 legal1 regulatory1 and institutional barriers1 and newly identified threats and risks4 7#c7 ,covered equipment ,the term covered equipment means any equipment that-- 7,a7 is capable of connecting to the internet1 a local area network1 a wide area network1 or any other communications network1 whether through wired or wireless means1 regardless of ownership or operational control by the government or private industry2 7,b7 contains software1 firmware1 or hardware that is remotely updatable or remotely accessible2 7,c7 is otherwise susceptible to unauthorized access1 exploitation1 or manipulation through a network-connected vector1 including through embedded components1 supply chain vulnerabilities1 or third-party software dependencies2 and 7,d7 is directly connected to the grid1 the electric distribution system of a military installation or entity of the defense industrial base1 or connected to the grid through a transformer1 and can be accessed or communicated with via power line or other communication1 or that can be physically accessed4 7#d7 ,foreign adversary ,the term foreign adversary has the meaning given the term covered nation in section #dhgb7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 ,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 #bjbg 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 #bg-;,d-#eab ,plutonium ,engineering ,support ,building1 ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 #hh1gjj1jjj4 #cajb4 ,defense environmental cleanup ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #bjbg 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 #bjbg 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 #bjbg for nuclear energy as specified in the funding table in section #dgja4 ,b ,program authorizations1 restrictions1 and limitations #caaa4 ,delegation of authorities to ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall delegate to the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security the approval authority under ,,doe ,order #dac4c;,b with respect to the evaluation and approval for projects of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 #caab4 ,protection of ,office of ,secure ,transportation vehicles and equipment from unmanned aircraft ,section #fbbg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking or asset and inserting 1 asset1 or equipment2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or asset each place it appears and inserting 1 asset1 or equipment2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking or uses and inserting1 1 uses1 or transports4 #caac4 ,authorization to establish public-private partnerships for nuclear effects testing 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 may establish one or more public-private partnerships to provide nuclear effects testing capabilities in support of the mission requirements of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration and the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the public-private partnership authorized under subsection 7a7 is-- 7#a7 to expand the availability and throughput of nuclear effects testing capabilities1 including the use of pulsed power1 radiation1 and high-energy plasma physics to generate radiation environments relevant to modern threat systems2 7#b7 to reduce cost1 schedule1 and technical risk associated with developing and sustaining advanced nuclear effects testing infrastructure2 7#c7 to enable milestone-based development and demonstration of capabilities aligned with requirements of the ,department of ,defense and the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration2 and 7#d7 to complement1 rather than replace1 existing ,federal ,government-owned and ,federal ,government-operated nuclear effects testing facilities4 7c7 ,partnership structure ,a public-private partnership established under this section shall include-- 7#a7 commercially owned and operated entities that have operational hardware with validated data that meet the needs of threat environments and can support the nuclear1 conventional1 missile defense1 space1 and nuclear command1 control1 and communications missions of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 milestone-based agreements1 cooperative research and development agreements1 leases1 service-based arrangements1 or other appropriate contractual mechanisms2 7#c7 cost-sharing arrangements that leverage private capital investment alongside ,federal funding2 and 7#d7 provisions for ,federal ,government access to testing capabilities1 data1 diagnostics1 and results necessary to meet mission requirements4 7d7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the establishment of a public-private partnership under this section1 the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a description of the partnership structure and selected contractual mechanisms2 7#b7 an assessment of how the partnership supports nuclear effects testing requirements of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration and the ,department of ,defense2 7#c7 a summary of anticipated cost1 schedule1 and risk reduction benefits relative to traditional ,federal ,government-only approaches2 7#d7 a description of safeguards implemented to protect safety1 security1 and sensitive information2 7#e7 an assessment of intellectual property and data rights considerations associated with the partnership1 including anticipated data rights1 ,federal ,government purpose rights1 or access provisions required to enable reuse1 validation1 or replication of testing results1 and any legal1 policy1 or regulatory challenges related to data ownership or use2 and 7#f7 any recommendations for additional authorities needed to expand or sustain such partnerships4 #caad4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending submission of report on restoration of a domestic uranium enrichment capability ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for ,federal ,salaries and ,expenses and available to the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration for travel purposes1 not more than #hj percent may be obligated or expended until the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security submits the report required by section #cabc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bcja74 #caae4 ,briefing on activities by the ,director for ,cost ,estimating and ,program ,evaluation ,section #cbba7;g7 of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaa7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7#a7 by striking submit to ,congress and inserting brief the congressional defense committees2 and 7#b7 by striking of fiscal years #bjae through #bjah1 a report that includes and inserting fiscal year through #bjca1 activities including4 #caaf4 ,modification to selected acquisition reports requirement ,section #fabe7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,at the end of the first quarter of each fiscal year1 and inserting ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,president submits to ,congress the budget of the ,president for a fiscal year pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code14 #caag4 ,modification to the program for acceleration of replacement of cesium blood irradiation sources ,section #faef7;b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ej percent of the and inserting the full4 #caah4 ,briefings on nuclear-related autonomous or remotely-piloted aircraft incursions 7a7 ,briefings ,beginning not later than ,september #a1 #bjbf1 and occurring not less than once every #ij days thereafter1 the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security1 in coordination with the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs1 shall brief the congressional defense committees on all instances occurring over the previous calendar year of remotely-piloted or autonomous system incursions into secured areas or airspace in or around-- 7#a7 facilities1 installations1 or transportation equipment owned by the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration2 7#b7 facilities1 installations1 or transportation equipment leased by or operated pursuant to contracts with the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration2 7#c7 facilities or installations owned by the ,department of ,defense that support operational missions assigned to ,united ,states ,strategic ,command2 7#d7 facilities or installations leased by1 or operated pursuant to contracts with1 the ,department of ,defense that support operational missions assigned to ,united ,states ,strategic ,command2 and 7#e7 facilities or installations leased by1 or operated pursuant to contracts with1 the ,department of ,defense that support military department programs or activities conducted as part or in support of nuclear force operations1 nuclear force program sustainment activities1 or nuclear force modernization programs4 7b7 ,substitution ,completion of the annual and semiannual reporting requirements of the ,secretary of ,defense described in subsections 7h7 and 7i7 of section #acj;i of ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be used to fulfill any two of the briefings required by paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 or 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 in any calendar year4 7c7 ,termination ,the briefing requirement described by subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,august #ca1 #bjca4 #caai4 ,conceptual and construction design ,section #fbgg7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #e1jjj1jjj each place it appears and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjbf dollars4 #cabj4 ,annual public workshops and ,nuclear ,science ,advisory ,committee reviews ,section #cagc7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjfe7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph7#d74 #caba4 ,limitation on use of funds until certain criteria are met 7a7 ,in general ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbg for ,federal ,salaries and ,expenses and available to the ,office of the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security for travel purposes1 not more than-- 7#a7 #ej percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,administrator notifies the congressional defense committees that site selection has been completed and site preparation has commenced for covered projects2 7#b7 #hj percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,administrator notifies the congressional defense committees that initial long-lead component1 equipment1 and commodity requirements have been identified for covered projects2 and 7#c7 #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,administrator notifies the congressional defense committees that orders for not less than #be percent of the value of the items described in paragraph 7#b7 have been submitted to vendors for covered projects4 7b7 ,covered projects ,in this section1 the term covered project means-- 7#a7 #ba-;,d-#eaj1 the ,high ,explosive ,synthesis ,formulation and ,production ,facility1 ,pantex ,plant1 ,amarillo1 ,texas2 and 7#b7 #ah-;,d-#fej ,tritium ,finishing ,facility1 ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina4 #cabb4 ,continuation of ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration pay and performance system ,section #caaf7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdda note prec47 is amended by striking 1 until and all that follows through this ,act4 ,c ,other matters ,,xxxii ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board #cbja4 ,authorization ,there are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbg1 #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 #bjbg ,request,senate ,authorized,a,i,r,c,r,a,f,t ,,procurement1 ,,armyfixed ,,wing#c,,small ,,unmanned ,,aircraft ,,systems#bia1dgbbia1dgbd,,unmanned ,,aircraft ,,systems 7,,uas7#eb1ciheb1cihe;,,hades ,,platform1 ,,payloads_/,,ped1 ,,and ,,integration#bbg1efibbg1efi,,rotary#g;, ,ah-#fd ,,apache ,,block ,,iiia ,,reman#a1eeba1eebi;,,future ,,vertical ,,lift ,,family ,,of ,,systems#abg1bagj,realignment to ,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation for operational test aircraft-#abg1bagaj,,uh-#fj ,,blackhawk ,m ,,model 7,,myp7#ci1begci1begab;,,ch-#dg ,,helicopter#baj1fdebaj1fde,,modificatio n ,,of ,,aircraft#ae,,mq-#a ,,payload#ec1aijec1aijaf;,,gray ,,eagle ,,mods#bb1eefb1eefag;,,ah-#fd ,,mods#bea1fdebea1fdeah,,scalable ,,control ,,interface 7,,sci7#b1jfab1jfaai;,,ch-#dg ,,cargo ,,helicopter ,,mods 7,,myp7#ajh1djhajh1djhbj,,utility ,,helicopter ,,mods#abj1jacabj1jacba,,network ,,and ,,mission ,,plan#bi1bcebi1bcebb;,,comms1 ,,nav ,,surveillance#ad1chdad1chdbd;,,aviation ,,assured ,,pnt#ee1jeeee1jee;,,ground ,,support ,,avionics#bg;,,aircraft ,,survivability ,,equipment#abe1jejabe1jejbh;,,cmws#ba1e aaba1eaabi;,,common ,,infrared ,,countermeasures 7,,circm7#adj1fcfadj1fcf,,other ,,support#cj;,,common ,,ground ,,equipment#bi1gghbi1gghca;,,aircrew ,,integrated ,,systems#ae1bbiae1bbicb;,,air ,,traffic ,,control#aa1jddaa1jddcc,,launcher1 #b4ge ,,rocket#c1hfdc1hfd,,total ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,army#a1icc1gfia1hjf1eeb,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,armysurface-,,to-,,air ,,missile ,,system#a,,lower ,,tier ,,air ,,and ,,missile ,,defense 7,,amd7 ,,sen#b1jcf1cehb1jcf1cehb,,terminal ,,high ,,altitude ,,area ,,defense 7,,thaad7#ijg1afbgcc1dbd,realignment to ,operation and ,maintenance-#agc1gchc,m-,,shorad--,,pro curement#gab1fijgab1fijd,,mse ,,missile#a1big1ebha1big1ebhe,,precision ,,strike ,,missile 7,,prsm7#a1bbf1ebfa1bbf1ebff;,,indirect ,,fire ,,protection ,,capability ,,inc #b-;,i#a1fbf1jjda1fbf1jjdg,,mid-,,range ,,capability 7,,mrc7#cgj1ceacgj1cea;,,air-,,to-,,surf ace ,,missile ,,system#i;,,joint ,,air-,,to-,,ground ,,msls 7,,jagm7#ajd1jeiajd1jeiaa,,long-,,range ,,hypersonic ,,weapon#cja1gggcja1ggg;,,anti-,,tank_/, ,assault ,,missile ,,sys#ab;,,javelin 7,,aaws-,m7 ,,system ,,summary#dag1jcadag1jcaad;,,guided ,,mlrs ,,rocket 7,,gmlrs7#a1jad1icga1jad1icgae;,,guided ,,mlrs ,,rocket 7,,gmlrs7#di1ajfdi1ajfaf,,mlrs ,,reduced ,,range ,,practice ,,rockets 7,,rrpr7#g1dabg1dabag;,,high ,,mobility ,,artillery ,,rocket ,,system 7,,himars#gde1fhbgde1fhbbj;,,family ,,of ,,low ,,altitude ,,unmanned ,,systems#aci1aiaaci1aia,,modifications# ba,,patriot ,,mods#gif1hcggif1hcgbb,,stinger ,,mods#aj1ghfaj1ghfbc;,,avenger ,,mods#f1hbcf1hbcbd,,mlrs ,,mods#bhi1difbhi1difbe;,,himars ,,modifications#ed1cfced1cfc,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#bf,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#f1fihf1fih,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities#bg;,,air ,,defense ,,targets#i1faci1fac,,total ,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,army#ab1acj1dcjaa1ief1fib,,procurement ,,of ,w,,tcv1 ,,armytracked ,,combat ,,vehicles#a;,,armored ,,multi ,,purpose ,,vehicle 7,,ampv7#a1aej1geia1aej1geic;,,assault ,,breacher ,,vehicle 7,,abv7#ag1hjgag1hjge,,xm#cj ,,mechanized ,,infantry ,,combat ,,vehicle 7,,micv#edf1iijedf1iij,,modification ,,of ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles#g,,stryker ,,upgrade#de1gbede1gbeh;,,bradley ,,fire ,,support ,,team 7,,bfist7 ,,vehicle#d1hfcd1hfci;,,bradley ,,program 7,,mod7#afa1igiafa1igiaj,m#aji ,,fov ,,modifications#gd1jgjgd1jgjaa,,paladin ,,integrated ,,management 7,,pim7#hd1aichd1aicab;,,improved ,,recovery ,,vehicle 7,m#hh ,,hercules7#ajf1jcfajf1jcfac;,,joint ,,assault ,,bridge#afc1cedafc1cedad;,,abrams ,,upgrade ,,program#fed1ififed1ifiae,,vehicle ,,protection ,,systems 7,,vps7#af1acdaf1acd,,weapons ,,other ,,combat ,,vehicles#ai,,mortar ,,systems#c1egec1egebj,,location ,,azimuth ,,determination ,,system 7,,lads#aj1dbjaj1dbjbd,,next ,,generation ,,squad ,,weapon#cgb1fdacgb1fda,,mod ,,of ,,weapons ,,and ,,other ,,combat ,,veh#bh,m#ggg ,,mods#a1efia1eficj,m#aai ,,modifications#d1decd1dec,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities#ca;,,items ,,less ,,than #e4j,m 7,,wocv-,,wtcv7#eabeabcb,,production ,,base ,,support 7,,wocv-,,wtcv7#cjh1aajcjh1aaj,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,w,,tcv1 ,,army#c1gbh1aeic1gbh1aei,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,armysmall_/,,medium ,,cal ,,ammunition#a;,,ctg1 #e4ef,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#aad1dahacd1dahe4ef ,munition ,procurement#bj1jjjb;,,ctg1 #g4fb,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#da1cefia1cefg4fb ,munition ,procurement#ej1jjjc,,next ,,generation ,,squad ,,weapon ,,ammunition#ecf1fieecf1fied;,,ctg1 ,,handgun1 ,,all ,,types#f1gaih1gaiimm ,munition ,procurement#b1jjje;,,ctg1 4#ej ,,cal1 ,,all ,,types#ej1hfagj1hfa4ej cal ,munition ,procurement#bj1jjjf;,,ctg1 #bj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#i1dbgi1dbgg;,,ctg1 #be,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#cd1jchcd1jchh;,,ctg1 #cj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#afd1aafafd1aafi;,,ctg1 #dj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#adf1ajeadf1ajeaj;,,ctg1 #ej,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#eh1bbaeh1bba,,mortar ,,ammunition#aafj,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#fg1gbgfg1gbgabha,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#abc1gdeabc1gdeacabj,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#aib1hbfaib1hbf,,tank ,,ammunition#ad;,,cartridges1 ,,tank1 #aje,,mm ,,and #abj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#dba1gcedba1gce;,,artillery ,,ammunition#ae;,,artillery ,,cartridges1 #ge,,mm #aje,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#dh1hdadh1hdaaf;,,artillery ,,projectile1 #aee,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#abj1gjcbje1gjcaeemm ,projectile ,procurement#ej1jjj;,advanced manufacturing propulsion facility#ce1jjjah;,,artillery ,,propellants1 ,,fuzes ,,and ,,primers1 ,,all#dca1cbhdca1cbh,,mines#ai,,mines ,,clearing ,,charges1 ,,all ,,types#dg1jabdg1jabba,,mine1 ,,at1 ,,volcano1 ,,all ,,types#d1jbfd1jbf,,rockets#bb,,shoulder ,,launched ,,munitions1 ,,all ,,types#ej1bceej1bcebc,,rocket1 ,,hydra #gj1 ,,all ,,types#ib1ggbib1ggb,,other ,,ammunition#bd;,,cad_/,,pad1 ,,all ,,types#aa1faeaa1faebe;,,demolition ,,munitions1 ,,all ,,types#ba1fiaba1fiabf;,,grenades1 ,,all ,,types#ff1hdeff1hdebg,,signals1 ,,all ,,types#dd1ibgdd1ibgbh,,simulators1 ,,all ,,types#aa1ejhaa1ejh,,miscellaneous#cj;, ,ammo ,,components1 ,,all ,,types#d1ajid1ajica;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million 7,,ammo7#af1bijaf1bijcb;,,ammunition ,,peculiar ,,equipment#ad1jjgad1jjgcc;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation 7,,ammo7#ah1gabah1gabcd;,,closeout ,,liabilities#ajaaja,,production ,,base ,,support#ce;,,industrial ,,facilities#b1cca1gfcb1djf1gfc;,industr ial ,facilities ,modernization#ge1jjjcf;,,conventional ,,munitions ,,demilitarization#afa1agiafa1agicg;,,ar ms ,,initiative#c1icec1ice,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,army#e1dfi1ehhe1gba1ehh,,other ,,procurement1 ,,armytactical ,,vehicles#a;,,family ,,of ,,semitrailers#abi1fjbabi1fjbb;,,hi ,,mob ,,multi-,,purp ,,whld ,,veh 7,,hmmwv7#jfj1jjj,modernization over #cej ,h,m,m,w,vs for the ,army ,reserves#fj1jjjc;,,ground ,,mobility ,,vehicles 7,,gmv7#ebf1gifebf1gifd;,,arng ,,hmmwv ,,modernization ,,program#jadj1jjj,modernization over #gej ,h,m,m,w,vs for the ,army ,national ,guard#adj1jjjf,,truck1 ,,dump1 #bj,t 7,,cce7#ag1jcjeb1jcj,m#iag;,a#c ,heavy ,dump ,truck procurement#ce1jjjg;,,family ,,of ,,medium ,,tactical ,,veh 7,,fmtv7#bhc1cddbhc1cddh;,,family ,,of ,,cold ,,weather ,,all-,,terrain ,,vehicle 7,c#ch1bidch1bidi;,,firetrucks ,,associated ,,firefighting ,,equip#dj1bjcdj1bjcaj;,,family ,,of ,,heavy ,,tactical ,,vehicles 7,,fhtv7#afi1djdafi1djdaa;,,family ,,of ,,common ,,tactical ,,trucks#hj1ahghj1ahgac,,modification ,,of ,,in ,,svc ,,equip#bh1ehcbh1ehc,,non-,,tactical ,,vehicles#ad,,nontactical ,,vehicles1 ,,other#ab1jbiab1jbi;,,comm--,,joint ,,communications#af;,c#b ,,infrastructure#a1bic1bjca1bic1bjcag;,c #b ,,transport#a1eha1hfca1eha1hfcah;,,jcse ,,equipment 7,,usrdecom7#cici;,,comm--,,satellite ,,communications#ba;,,defense ,,enterprise ,,wideband ,,satcom ,,systems#gc1ieigc1ieibb;,,assured ,,positioning1 ,,navigation ,,and ,,timing#bdc1cjcbdc1cjc;,,comm--,,combat ,,communications#be;,,handheld ,,manpack ,,small ,,form ,,fit 7,,hms7#eaf1jdeeaf1jdebf;,,army ,,link #af ,,systems#cc1gaacc1gaabg,,unified ,,command ,,suite#bj1ahgbj1ahgbh;,,cots ,,communications ,,equipment#e1ahhe1ahhcj;,,army ,,communications ,,electronics#ed1dbhed1dbh;,,comm--,,int elligence ,,comm#ca;,,ci ,,automation ,,architecture-,,intel#af1chbaf1chbcb,,m ulti-,,domain ,,intelligence#bdc1gcbbdc1gcb;,,informat ion ,,security#cc;,,information ,,system ,,security ,,program-,,issp#hecheccd;,,communicatio ns ,,security 7,,comsec7#ade1ejgade1ejgce;,,biometric ,,enabling ,,capability 7,,bec7#fefe;,,comm--,,base ,,communications#cf;,,information ,,systems#acc1jdfacc1jdfcg;,,base ,,emergency ,,communication#ej1fddej1fddch;,,install ation ,,info ,,infrastructure ,,mod ,,program#cce1jejcce1jej;,,elect ,,equip--,,tact ,,int ,,rel ,,act 7,,tiara7#db,,titan#cfh1fgbbhg1afb,reali gnment to ,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation-#ha1eajdc,,terrestrial ,,layer ,,systems 7,,tls7#agb1eehagb1eehdd;,,collection ,,capability#e1iade1iaddf;,,dcgs-,a-,,in tel#a1jgea1jgedg,,trojan#dh1hhedh1hhedh, ,mod ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equip 7,,intel ,,spt7#ab1ddaab1dda;,,elect ,,equip--,,electronic ,,warfare 7,,ew7#ej;,,air ,,vigilance 7,,av7#ajf1digajf1digeb;,,electronic ,,warfare ,,planning ,,mgmt ,,tools 7,,ewp#df1egjdf1egjec;,,family ,,of ,,persistent ,,surveillance ,,cap4#afcafced;,,counterintelligence_/, ,security ,,countermeasures#h1dbgh1dbg;,,elect ,,equip--,,tactical ,,surv4 7,,tac ,,surv7#ef,,sentinel ,,mods#dhe1hdjdhe1hdjei;,,base ,,expeditiary ,,targeting ,,and ,,surv ,,sys#a1haha1hahfj;,,indirect ,,fire ,,protection ,,family ,,of ,,systems#ah1jjjah1jjjfa;,,family ,,of ,,weapon ,,sights 7,,fws7#ae1cdjae1cdjfb;,,enhanced ,,portable ,,inductive ,,artillery ,,fuze ,,se#ac1bbhac1bbhfc,,surveillance ,,systems#i1hdhi1hdhfd;,,forward ,,looking ,,infrared 7,,iflir7#hd1acdhd1acdfe;,,counter ,,small ,,unmanned ,,aerial ,,system 7,c-,,suas7#iid1abgiid1abgfg;,,joint ,,effects ,,targeting ,,system 7,,jets7#g1ffcg1ffcfh;,,computer ,,ballistics3 ,,lhmbc ,,xm#cbf1chbf1chbfi,,mortar ,,fire ,,control ,,system#b1ciab1ciagj,,mortar ,,fire ,,control ,,systems ,,modifications#g1acig1aciga;,,counterfi re ,,radars#aif1ebbaif1ebbgb;,,advanced ,,situational ,,awareness ,,systems#cig1bhfcig1bhf;,,elect ,,equip--,,tactical ,c#b ,,systems#gd;,,fire ,,support ,c#b ,,family#c1eeic1eeige;,,air ,,msl ,,defense ,,planning ,,control ,,sys#fa1abgfa1abggf;,,iamd ,,battle ,,command ,,system#a1jeb1hfha1jeb1hfhgg;,,aiamd ,,family ,,of ,,systems 7,,fos7 ,,components#af1ddfaf1ddfgh,,life ,,cycle ,,software ,,support 7,,lcss7#e1bfee1bfehb,,mod ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equipment 7,,enfire7#af1fgcaf1fgc;,,elect ,,equip--,,automation#hc;,,army ,,training ,,modernization#d1cjcd1cjchd;,,automated ,,data ,,processing ,,equip#ii1jciii1jcihf;,,high ,,perf ,,computing ,,mod ,,pgm 7,,hpcmp7#ge1jjdge1jjd;,,classified ,,programs#iiii;,,classified ,,programs#a1egga1egg;,,chemical ,,defensive ,,equipment#hh;,,base ,,defense ,,systems 7,,bds7#adcadchi;,,cbrn ,,defense#fe1jbjfe1jbj;,,bridging ,,equipment#ij,,tactical ,,bridge1 ,,float-,,ribbon#ce1hjfce1hjf;,,engineer 7,,non-,,construction7 ,,equipment#ib,,robotics ,,and ,,applique ,,systems#hd1cjchd1cjcic,,render ,,safe ,,sets ,,kits ,,outfits#ab1dfaab1dfaid;,,family ,,of ,,boats ,,and ,,motors#h1jbhh1jbh;,,combat ,,service ,,support ,,equipment#ie;,,heaters ,,and ,,ecu',s#ae1jbaae1jbaig;,,ground ,,soldier ,,system#aic1diaaic1diaaja;,,cargo ,,aerial ,,del ,,personnel ,,parachute ,,system#ci1ejeci1ejeajc;,,items ,,less ,,than #e,m 7,,eng ,,spt7#d1abid1abi,,petroleum ,,equipment#ajd;,,distribution ,,systems1 ,,petroleum ,,water#acc1hhaacc1hha,,medical ,,equipment#aje;,,combat ,,support ,,medical#ic1gjeic1gje,,maintenance ,,equipment#ajf,,mobile ,,maintenance ,,equipment ,,systems#eh1iigeh1iig;,,construction ,,equipment#ajg;,,construction ,,equipment#gb1ehbgb1ehb,,rail ,,float ,,containerization ,,equipment#ajh;,,army ,,watercraft ,,esp#ge1gagge1gagaji,,maneuver ,,support ,,vessel 7,,msv7#ajd1gjeajd1gjeaaj;,,items ,,less ,,than #e4j,m 7,,float_/,,rail7#bb1jbabb1jba;,,generat ors#aaa;,,generators ,,and ,,associated ,,equip#gi1defgi1def,,material ,,handling ,,equipment#aab;,,family ,,of ,,forklifts#f1bchba1bch;,crane procurement#ae1jjj,,training ,,equipment#aac;,,combat ,,training ,,centers ,,support#ada1hdhada1hdhaad,,training ,,devices1 ,,nonsystem#adj1hfjadj1hfjaae,,synthetic ,,training ,,environment 7,,ste7#aae1eceaae1eceaaf;,,gaming ,,technology ,,in ,,support ,,of ,,army ,,training#d1ahjd1ahj,,test ,,measure ,,and ,,dig ,,equipment 7,,tmd7#aag;,,integrated ,,family ,,of ,,test ,,equipment 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,,equipment#ccj1ieaccj1ieaab,,virginia ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#hc1bighc1bigac,,lcs ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#ae1haeae1haead,,submarine ,,batteries#bf1baabf1baaae,,lpd ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#bac1gbcbac1gbcaf;,,ddg #ajjj ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#eh1bhdeh1bhdag,,strategic ,,platform ,,support ,,equip#gb1afcgb1afcah;,,dssp ,,equipment#g1ddjg1ddjai,,small ,,unmanned ,,surface ,,vehicles#eheajj1ehe;,increase small unmanned surface vessels#ajj1jjjbj,,lcac#bb1eaebb1eaeba,, underwater ,,eod ,,equipment#bj1egebj1egebb;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#fi1dbefi1dbebc;,,chemical ,,warfare ,,detectors#b1dbeb1dbe,,reactor ,,plant ,,equipment#bd,,ship ,,maintenance1 ,,repair ,,and ,,modernization#b1gcg1adjb1gcg1adjbe,,re actor ,,components#eai1hbaeai1hba,,ocean ,,engineering#bf;,,diving ,,and ,,salvage ,,equipment#cc1jaccc1jac,,small ,,boats#bg,,medium ,,unmanned ,,surface ,,vehicle 7,,musvs7#aba1acjaba1acjbh,,standard ,,boats#ig1gdfig1gdf,,production ,,facilities ,,equipment#bi,,operating ,,forces ,,ipe#dib1ajjdib1ajj,,other ,,ship ,,support#cj,,lcs ,,common ,,mission ,,modules ,,equipment#cj1efecj1efeca,,lcs ,,mcm ,,mission ,,modules#fe1aacfe1aaccb,,lcs ,,suw ,,mission ,,modules#a1gaia1gaicc,,lcs ,,in-,,service ,,modernization#cae1bgbcae1bgbcd,,small ,,medium ,,uuv#aaj1ieeaaj1ieece,,large ,,uuv#bbb1iihbbb1iihcf;,,extra ,,large ,,uuv#ace1hjbace1hjb,,logistic ,,support#cg,,lsd ,,midlife ,,modernization#bdjbdj,,ship ,,sonars#ci;,,an_/,,sqq-#hi ,,surf ,,asw ,,combat ,,system#adb1ceeadb1ceedj,,ssn ,,acoustic ,,equipment#ded1afaded1afa;,,asw ,,electronic ,,equipment#db,,submarine ,,acoustic ,,warfare ,,system#fh1hhafh1hhadc,,sstd#ad1hegad1h egdd;,,fixed ,,surveillance ,,system#dij1edhdij1edhde,,surtass#gb1ai jgb1aij;,,electronic ,,warfare ,,equipment#df;,,an_/,,slq-#cbfec1dhcfec 1dhc,,reconnaissance ,,equipment#dg,,shipboard ,,iw ,,exploit#gja1ffggja1ffgdh,,maritime ,,battlespace ,,awareness#h1febh1feb,,other ,,ship ,,electronic ,,equipment#di;,,cooperative ,,engagement ,,capability#cc1icbcc1icbej,,naval ,,tactical ,,command ,,support ,,system 7,,ntcss7#aj1ajhaj1ajhea;,,atdls#eb1gehe b1geheb,,navy ,,command ,,and ,,control ,,system 7,,nccs7#af1afgaf1afgec,,minesweeping ,,system ,,replacement#ad1hgiad1hgied,,navstar ,,gps ,,receivers 7,,space7#dc1jigdc1jigee;,,american ,,forces ,,radio ,,and ,,tv ,,service#bhibhi;,,aviation ,,electronic ,,equipment#ef;,,ashore ,,atc ,,equipment#hc1jeghc1jegeg;,,afloat ,,atc ,,equipment#fb1ehafb1ehaeh;,,id ,,systems#ce1fbjce1fbjei;,,joint ,,precision ,,approach ,,and ,,landing ,,system 7#b1igfb1igffj,,naval ,,mission ,,planning ,,systems#ed1dhged1dhg,,other ,,shore ,,electronic ,,equipment#fb,,tactical_/,,mobile ,c#d;,i ,,systems#dh1bfbdh1bfbfc;,,intelligence ,,surveillance ,,and ,,reconnaissance 7,,isr7#aa1hbdaa1hbdfd;,,canes#dic1jdfdi c1jdffe,,radiac#ch1jjjch1jjjff;,,canes-, ,intell#dc1jbhdc1jbhfg;,,gpete#ca1dfbca1 dfbfh,,masf#e1hbbe1hbbfi;,,integ ,,combat ,,system ,,test 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,,equipment#ahh1dcjahh1dcjajh,,strategic ,,missile ,,systems ,,equip#cbg1idacbg1ida;,,asw ,,support ,,equipment#aji,,ssn ,,combat ,,control ,,systems#afe1dafafe1dafaaj;,,asw ,,support ,,equipment#be1ajebe1aje,,other ,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment#aaa;,,explosive ,,ordnance ,,disposal ,,equip#dh1bebdh1bebaac;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#b1eibb1eib,,other ,,expendable ,,ordnance#aad;,,anti-,,ship ,,missile ,,decoy ,,system#fjf1bdafjf1bdaaae,,submarine ,,training ,,device ,,mods#gc1fhagc1fhaaaf,,surface ,,training ,,equipment#bah1ahabah1aha;,,civil ,,engineering ,,support ,,equipment#aag,,passenger ,,carrying ,,vehicles#c1efgc1efgaah;,,general ,,purpose ,,trucks#d1hjad1hjaabj;,,construction ,,maintenance ,,equip#ia1bfiia1bfiaba;,,fire ,,fighting ,,equipment#ag1ajgag1ajgabb,,tactical ,,vehicles#df1gifdf1gifabc;,,amphibious ,,equipment#ec1iafec1iafabd,,pollution ,,control ,,equipment#c1ehfc1ehfabe;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#aca1ddiaca1ddiabf,,physical ,,security 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7,,famm7#hde1jjjaa;,,hypersonic ,,attack ,,cruise ,,missile#djc1igddjc1igdab;,,joint ,,air-,,surface ,,standoff ,,missile#ifg1hffifg1hffac;,,joint ,,advanced ,,tactical ,,missile#fjh1gdcfjh1gdcad;,,joint ,,strike ,,missile#chd1fjgchd1fjgae,,lrasm#jejj1i afejj1iafaf,,sidewinder 7,,aim-#i,x7#dai1bchdai1bchag;,,amraam#a ae1hefaae1hefai,,small ,,diameter ,,bomb#dd1eifdd1eifbj,,small ,,diameter ,,bomb ,,ii#aid1ejiaid1ejiba,,stand-,,in ,,attack ,,weapon 7,,siaw7#dja1fjgdja1fjg;,,industrial ,,facilities#bb;,,industrial ,,preparedness_/,,pol ,,prevention#icaica;,,class ,,iv#bc;,,icbm ,,fuze ,,mod#afi1gdgafi1gdgbe,,mm ,,iii ,,modifications#i1hfei1hfebf;,,air ,,launch ,,cruise ,,missile 7,,alcm7#cj1djgcj1djg,,missile ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#bg,,msl ,,sprs_/,,repair ,,parts 7,,initial7#ae1fbaae1fbabh,,msl ,,sprs_/,,repair ,,parts 7,,replen7#abc1bbdabc1bbd,,special ,,programs#cj,,special ,,update ,,programs#afh1eghafh1egh;,,classified ,,programs#iiii;,,classified 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,,hub#ab1jdfab1jdfbe,,space ,,development ,,agency ,,launch#hce1aighce1aigbf,,space ,,digital ,,integrated ,,network 7,,sdin7#e1aaie1aaibg,,space ,,mods#ddh1fgdfbd1fgd,realignment from ,operation and ,maintenance for ,,aep fielded ,,gps ground system#gh1jjj,realignment from ,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation for ,,aep technical refresh#ih1jjjbh,,spacelift ,,range ,,system ,,space#fd1hhefd1hhebi,,wideband ,,satcom ,,operational ,,management ,,systems#ha1dhcha1dhc,,spares#cj,,spare s ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#igaiga,,non-,,tactical ,,vehicles#ca,,ussf ,,vehicles#f1jcbf1jcb,,support ,,equipment#cc,,power ,,conditioning ,,equipment#g1ijfg1ijf,,total ,,procurement1 ,,space ,,force#i1fde1ceci1feh1afi,,other ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,forcespecial ,,purpose ,,vehicles#e;,,joint ,,light ,,tactical ,,vehicle#ajc1cjdajc1cjd,,materials ,,handling ,,equipment#i,,materials ,,handling ,,vehicles#b1acbj,realignment to ,mission ,support ,vehicles-#b1acb;,,base ,,maintenance ,,support#aa;,,base ,,maintenance ,,support ,,vehicles#jbe1jjj;,,icbm base maintenance support vehicle replacement procurement#be1jjj,,mission ,,support ,,vehicles#ab,,mission ,,support ,,vehicles#dci1hibddb1jbd,realignment from ,materials ,handling ,vehicles#b1acb;,,comm ,,security ,,equipment7,,comsec7#ad;,,comsec ,,equipment#cgd1faccgd1fac;,,intelligenc e ,,programs#af;,,international ,,intel ,,tech ,,architectures#ai1jfjai1jfjag;,,intelli gence ,,training ,,equipment#e1ecae1ecaah;,,intelligence ,,comm ,,equipment#cg1gagcg1gag;,,electronics ,,programs#ai;,,air ,,traffic ,,control ,,landing ,,sys#eh1caceh1cacba;,,battle ,,control ,,system--,,fixed#c1ciac1ciabb,,theater ,,air ,,control ,,sys ,,improvemen#aa1fdjaa1fdjbcc;,d ,,expeditionary ,,long-,,range ,,radar#dcj1fjgdcj1fjgbd,,weather ,,observation ,,forecast#cc1aaacc1aaabe,,strategic ,,command ,,and ,,control#hi1icahi1icabf;,,cheyenne ,,mountain ,,complex#g1dcdg1dcdbg,,mission ,,planning ,,systems#bc1ibgbc1ibgbh,,strategic ,,mission ,,planning ,,execution ,,system#i1dcei1dce,,spcl ,,comm-,,electronics ,,projects#bi;,,general ,,information ,,technology#bcd1dagbcd1dagcc;,,air ,,force ,,physical ,,security ,,system#a1ggj1fiha1ggj1fihcd,,samtec ,,communications#ag1fdaag1fdace;,,combat ,,training ,,ranges#id1cghid1cghcf,,minimum ,,essential ,,emergency ,,comm ,n#bgi1eafbgi1eafcg,,wide ,,area ,,surveillance 7,,was7#ag1jjjag1jjjch;,c#c ,,countermeasures#afc1abgafc1abgdj,,thea ter ,,battle ,,mgt ,c#b ,,system#dfjdfjda;,,air ,,space ,,operations ,,center 7,,aoc7#bc1gghbc1ggh;,,air ,,force ,,communications#db;,,base ,,information ,,transpt ,,infrast 7,,biti7 ,,wired#abe1gjbabe1gjbdc;,,afnet#cbe1hci cbe1hcidd;,,joint ,,communications ,,support ,,element 7,,jcse7#af1bfgaf1bfgde,,uscentcom#ae1cb hae1cbhdf,,usstratcom#e1jace1jacdg,,ussp acecom#aie1cgjaie1cgj,,organization ,,and ,,base#dh,,tactical ,c-,e ,,equipment#afb1hceafb1hcedi,,next ,,generation ,,survival ,,radio 7,,ngsr7#hj1cbahj1cbaea,,radio ,,equipment#cf1hgdcf1hgdeb;,,base ,,comm ,,infrastructure#aeh1aacaeh1aac,,modific ations#ec;,,comm ,,elect ,,mods#bbj1heebaj1hee,realignment to ,,rdt,e for ,over-the-,horizon ,backscatter ,radar-#aj1jjj,,personal ,,safety ,,rescue ,,equip#ed,,personal ,,safety ,,and ,,rescue ,,equipment#hg1iidhg1iid;,,depot ,,plant,,mtrls ,,handling ,,eq#ee,,power ,,conditioning ,,equipment#ad1dddad1dddef,,mechanized ,,material ,,handling ,,equip#bd1eidbd1eid;,,base ,,support ,,equipment#eg;,,base ,,procured ,,equipment#ha1fhfha1fhfeh;,,engineering ,,and ,,eod ,,equipment#bdg1ihibdg1ihiei,,mobility ,,equipment#bhh1icjbhh1icjfj;,,fuels ,,support ,,equipment 7,,fse7#ha1jffha1jfffa;,,base ,,maintenance ,,and ,,support ,,equipment#fh1abgfh1abg,,special ,,support ,,projects#fc;,,darp ,,rc#aceca1difca1diffd;,,dcgs-,,af#caf1a egcaf1aegff,,special ,,update ,,program#e1jii1dbje1jii1dbj;,,classifie d ,,programs#iiii;,,classified ,,programs#bg1bda1gjdbg1bda1gjd,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#fg,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts 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